Articles by Staff Writer

Are financial advisors still needed?

21 November 2011 · Staff Writer

With all the direct offerings in the market one has to ask - is there still a need for an advisor?

South Africans leave valuables in their cars overnight

9 November 2011 · Staff Writer

A new South African survey has revealed that 82% of respondents leave expensive belongings in their cars overnight..

Beating the holiday budget blues

7 November 2011 · Staff Writer

34% of users say they'll be counting on their bonus to make it through the festive season, but what if there is no bonus?

Tips for staying safe at the ATM

31 October 2011 · Staff Writer

Staying safe at the ATM is crucial as there are always crooks lurking trying to cash in. We have some tips for you.

Tourists increase their card spend on SA travel

26 October 2011 · Staff Writer

2010 FIFA World Cup™ continues to provide significant boost to the South African tourism economy one year later.

What's up with gold?

14 October 2011 · Staff Writer

With the gold price dominating headlines we take a closer look  at what it all means, in more simple terms.

Consumers have the wrong perception of being blacklisted

13 October 2011 · Staff Writer

Many consumers use the term 'blacklisted', but  they're unaware that t the term has been discarded from the SA credit industry’s vocabulary.

FNB's Ewallet clocks R1 billion in transfers

5 October 2011 · Staff Writer

First National Bank reported on Wednesday that more than R1 billion has been sent via its money transfer solution, eWallet.

Don't give up disputing your credit bureau information

28 September 2011 · Staff Writer

If you are disputing your information with the credit bureau, don't give up, says the Credit Ombud.

Insurance brokers not confident about crime being under control

13 September 2011 · Staff Writer

Insurance brokers have confidence levels of only 31% when it comes to feeling that crime  is under control.

Five new and used cars under R150 000

20 September 2011 · Staff Writer

Buying a car can be tough, do you go new or used? We have a few suggestions.

Help with insurance when buying property

8 September 2011 · Staff Writer

It is therefore vitally important to fully understand the insurance implications when purchasing a new home, just in case things go awry.