Articles by Staff Writer

Report injuries to your medical aid

18 July 2011 · Staff Writer

When you are involved in a road accident, file a claim against the relevant compensation body, or else....

Shop around when looking for healthcare

12 July 2011 · Staff Writer

SA's fourth largest hospital group, has challenged medical schemes and walk-in patients to shop around when seeking help for elective procedures.

Creating a Midas touch for your savings

8 July 2011 · Staff Writer

Everyone should be saving their money into three easy yet strategic piles: Short, Medium and Long term.

5 Questions you should ask about investing

5 Questions you should ask about investing

4 July 2011 · Staff Writer

If you’re thinking about investing, or you’ve just started the investment journey, you’ll know that it’s a challenging process. The uncertainty and questions that fill your mind can delay you taking the leap.

Roadworthiness could help lower insurance premiums

4 July 2011 · Staff Writer

Vehicle roadworthiness needs to be considered in order to make South Africa’s roads safer, says experts...

Guard against frozen bank accounts

29 June 2011 · Staff Writer

Most South Africans are unaware that in the event of death, bank accounts belonging to the deceased are often frozen until the estate is settled...

8ta stun competitors

23 June 2011 · Staff Writer

Telkom has revealed on Thursday that 8ta will be introducing a low-cost broadband product offer of 10GB of data a month for R199 upon signing a 24-month contract.

Think carefully when choosing short-term insurance

22 June 2011 · Staff Writer

Choosing short-term insurance can seem tricky, so remember to consider all factors when nagivating your options.

Stay smart - stay clear of over-indebtedness

Stay smart - stay clear of over-indebtedness

19 June 2011 · Staff Writer

It's an exciting time – you're finally earning your own pay cheque and proving you can make it on your own. The things you desire most are within financial reach, whether by saving, or by taking out credit.

Setting up a get out of debt plan

Setting up a get out of debt plan

8 June 2011 · Staff Writer

More and more South Africans are falling into the debt trapt. Do you want to get out? Do you know where to even get started?

Some very basics about the new CPA

2 June 2011 · Staff Writer

We take a look at a few of the most basic factors the new CPA takes into consideration.

Why are you not saving?

30 May 2011 · Staff Writer

Whether you’re a Yuppie, Dinky or Guava, you can take control of your finances – and your future – by understanding the pressures and expectations that divert saving to spending at different stages of life.