Written or reviewed by Angelique Ruzicka
The beginner’s guide to real estate investment trusts
If you’ve ever dreamed of investing in a big shopping mall - it is possible to do this through a real estate investment trust (REIT). REITs (pronounced ‘reets’) are companies that own and often operate income-producing prope...
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.
Sanlam warns against false loans offers
Several emails are making the rounds purporting to offer consumers a loan from Sanlam at the rate of 2.5%.
Free financial advice for fire victims
Victims of last month’s fire which raged through Knysna, George and surrounding areas now qualify for free financial advice thanks to a new initiative launched by the Financial Planning Institute (FPI). The FPI’s Disaster Assistanc...
Consider having gold in your portfolio
Gold should be included in your portfolio because it behaves and reacts differently to other asset classes. It is a particularly beneficial asset to hold in times of volatility as it is typically considered as a safe haven because its value gene...
How to cope with a retirement shortfall
What can you do if you are facing a retirement shortfall? Here Justmoney relays a few solutions.
Regulator investigates Foschini Retail Group for charging club fee
The National Credit Regulator has announced that it has referred Foschini Retail Group to the National Consumer Tribunal for breaching the National Credit Act by charging consumers a club fee on credit agreements.
Standard Bank creates student crowd-funding platform
Standard Bank has launched Feenix.org a crowd funding platform that allows members of the public to fund students’ college or university fees.
Airbnb set to launch Premium Tier?
According to several reports, Airbnb is set to launch a luxury spin-off where only hosts with top of the range appliances and five star-like service and offerings will be able to advertise their spaces.
Hollard introduces sports equipment cover
If you are a keen golfer, kayaker, skier, or play another sport where you have to buy expensive equipment you may want to consider Hollard’s latest offering: the Sporting bundle
Sanlam launches artificial intelligence fund
Sanlam Global Investment Solutions (SGIS) has launched the Sanlam Managed Risk UCITS Fund, which is now solely managed by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) – making it the first Balanced Fund in the world fully driven...
Why you could still be paying for accidents that aren’t your fault
Did you know that your insurer (or you, if you are not insured) can also be liable for the claim even if the accident is not your fault and the other driver claims full liability?