Articles by Staff Writer

Top level strategists bring Savings Month to climax

2 September 2010 · Staff Writer

National Savings Month reaches a climax on September 2 with a high level Savings Workshop at the Reserve Bank Conference Centre in Pretoria.

Start saving for retirement today

31 August 2010 · Staff Writer

You don't need a financial planning tool to tell you the best time to start saving for retirement - it's TODAY!

Piggs Peak shuts up shop

30 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Piggs Peak has shut up shop to all South Africans while it awaits clarification from the Pretoria High Court as to whether it can still operate.

Sars setting up mall service points

27 August 2010 · Staff Writer

The South African Revenue Service will be setting up service points in selected shopping malls in order to help taxpayers file their returns early.

Save for education and push back poverty

30 August 2010 · Staff Writer

There are few better reasons to save than for your child's education, but it is important to take a long-term approach, says SASI

SA could get another public holiday

26 August 2010 · Staff Writer

South Africa could get an extra public holiday in 2011 should national census day be declared a public holiday.

Three top tips for guarding against phishing scams

25 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Matthew Tagg says consumers need to become more aware of the three big signs that an email is seeking to pilfer their personal information...

Consumer power arrives in SA

20 August 2010 · Staff Writer

The Consumer Protection Act comes into full force on 24 October, but do you know how it will influence your life?

Easy steps for women to be financially empowered

Easy steps for women to be financially empowered

19 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Women are good at caring for others, but often neglect themselves. Here are some easy steps to maintain financial independence.

Miway leads the way with excellent service

18 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Insurance maverick MiWay is living up to its promise of excellent service, according to feedback from customers.

Lack of affordable housing could slow house price recovery

17 August 2010 · Staff Writer

Property experts believe that the biggest obstacle the housing sector faces is lack of affordable housing....

Savings your risk management tool in case of catastrophe

13 August 2010 · Staff Writer

A savings nest-egg to tide you over when things go wrong is vital to financial planning