Banking & Money Tips articles

Food shock on its way

29 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Pioneer Foods warns it will pass 'very high' costs onto consumers.

Rand to end year with a flourish

22 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Good chance for Rand to strengthen impressively

Beware! Scammers are targeting you!

19 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Fraudsters are targeting bank customers with ingenious scams - when in doubt, check with your bank

Manuel's policy gambit

12 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Finance minister Trevor Manuel has put the national treasury back where it belongs: front and centre of the economic policy debate.

The Justmoney.co.za Poll: Is your bank ovecharging you?

6 May 2008 · Staff Writer

Justmoney.co.za research reveals confusion and the possibility of overcharging for SA banking customers

How to choose a bank account to meet your needs

25 April 2008 · Staff Writer

The type of account you choose to use should be the most cost-effective for you, depending on what you use the account for.

South Africans Must Act Now or Face Bankruptcy

21 April 2008 · Staff Writer

Interest Rate Hike Slaps R400 on Debt Repayments - Justmoney.co.za offers some money saving guidance

Banks would far rather help than repossess homes

15 April 2008 · Staff Writer

After a total 4.5 percentage point hike in interest rates since June 2006, banks are eager to keep debt-burdened householders in their homes.

Inflation ‘to bust target till 2010' on Eskom hikes

11 April 2008 · Staff Writer

Reserve Bank could be forced to take 'extreme measure' to meet inflation targets

Life insurers hit by policy lapses

7 April 2008 · Staff Writer

Most South African insurance companies were concerned about the high rate of surrenders and lapses last year, an Old Mutual actuary said yesterday.

Justmoney.co.za kickstarts sales of personal finance products online

4 April 2008 · Staff Writer

A new website designed to help people save money on their bank accounts, credit cards and mortgages, is set to change the way banks and financial services providers use the internet to sell personal finance products.

Half of SA adults 'unbanked'

4 April 2008 · Staff Writer

Despite great strides in low-cost banking, many people remain unbanked