Banking & Money Tips articles
How to save for your child’s tertiary education
If you’re about to welcome a child into your home, you may have wondered what his or her future holds. Perhaps you picture your child as a doctor or scientist, or as a creative designer or movie producer. But achieving these dreams comes ...
COLUMN: Taking an interest in the interest rate
The buzzword in economic terms are interest rates; especially this week when it’s announced whether the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank (MPC) will increase or cut local interest rates. Ahead of this, Andre Botha, senior deal...
Bank card vs. Smartphone: What is the difference?
Although debit card fraud has decreased in South Africa, credit card fraud has risen to an annual loss of R436.7 million. This is according to the 2017 Card Fraud Stats, which was released by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sa...
32% of South Africans do not have a bank account: Here is why
A recent survey focussed on the growth of South African customers who bank with the ‘big five’, but it also pointed out that nearly 32% of South Africans don’t have a bank account at all.
New features added to FNB banking app
Last week First National Bank (FNB) launched nav» Money, a new feature within its banking app which will allow clients to better monitor their finances.
A realistic guide to claiming UIF
The Department of Labour (DOL) is quiet today. The lady at the front desk explains that their computers have been down since Friday, and even she seems annoyed by this. Usually the queue leaks out onto the street. A mass of tired fathers, impati...
How to build an emergency fund
Imagine getting out of your driveway with a box of your office belongings. As you climb the stairs you recall your boss unapologetically saying, “You’d be a better fit elsewhere”.
FNB Securities has been voted the Top Advice Broker in the annual Intellidex Top Stockbrokers awards for 2017.
FNB Securities has been voted the Top Advice Broker in the annual Intellidex Top Stockbrokers awards for 2017.
The most affordable cheque accounts
Even though cheque books have become outdated, cheque accounts remain popular among South African adults. Justmoney has a look at the most affordable cheque accounts that each of the ‘big five’ South African banks have to offer.
New malware can steal your banking details
Kaspersky Lab researchers have detected new malware which has been designed to steal the credentials of online banking customers.
FNB to ditch safety deposit boxes
FNB have decided to ditch their safety deposit box offering from 1 June this year. This comes after hundreds of FNB customers had their valuables stolen in an elaborate bank heist at FNB’s Parktown branch on New Year’s Eve and the ...
Contactless payments on the rise
The use of contactless payment methods is on the rise. This is according to First National Bank (FNB) who have been issuing contactless enabled cards since May 2015 and there are already over 1 million cards on the market.