Articles by Staff Writer

Good week, bad week: 1 - 5 November 2010

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

FNB just can't stay out of the good book and this week they are joined by the affordable housing market and those who work in Pretoria (we were surprised too). Bad news for those who talk on their cellphones while driving, though...

Jobcrystal finds PTA to be top paid city

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Pretoria is the best-paid city in South Africa, earning 7% more than the national average salary...

Solidarity finds FNB to be SA's cheapest bank

5 November 2010 · Staff Writer

A restructuring in the South African banking market has started in all earnest with a special offer from FNB....

Good week, bad week: 25 - 29 October

29 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Bad news if you are looking to sell your home, your asking price is probably 'unrealistic' but FNB gets a 'hurrah' from us after their cellphone banking client base hit the 2.5million mark. All this and more in Good week, bad week...

Avoid talking on your cellphone while driving

1 November 2010 · Staff Writer

Talking on a cellphone without a hands-free kit while driving is dangerous, distracting and increases your risk of having an accident.

Can you protect your investments?

29 October 2010 · Staff Writer

There is no such thing as a risk-free investment, but one of the best ways to mitigate risk is knowing what you are getting yourself into from the beginning, and understanding the safeguards that are, or are not, in place to protect you.

FNB Cellphone Banking hits 2.5 million milestone

28 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Cellphone Banking from FNB has reached the milestone of 2,5-million registered customers.

Live a life you love

25 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Financial life planning is the way of the future according to Liberty Life.

Experts say selling prices are unrealistic

26 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Home sellers who don't want to lower their asking price will struggle to make a sale...

Good week, bad week: 18 - 22 October

25 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Saving for retirement and economic growth both get stuck in the thumbs down corner while insurance companies get the thumbs up with their innovative ways to help their clients save.

Gordhan: Wage hikes could have a negative impact on growth

22 October 2010 · Staff Writer

SA's economy may expand a bit faster this year than what was forecast in February but mid-term growth rates look set to fall short of government's aspiration

Playing retirement saving catch up? You're not alone

20 October 2010 · Staff Writer

Worried about your retirement funds? You probably aren't alone...