Written or reviewed by Danielle van Wyk
New year, new car
The start of the year may have you enthused to roll out some new resolutions. For some this may mean actually getting to the gym or finally learning to cook. Parents may be considering a car purchase for their children, who will now be travellin...
How 2017 taught us to invest
With a few more weeks left of 2017 the time to reflect is now. With this the tendency is to look back at the year that has passed and how you have grown, failed, achieved and learnt. While your personal life may be the first area of introspectio...
Tips to avoid insurance pitfalls this festive season
December is here and with it the excitement of heading off for some much needed rest and relaxation sets in. This typically signals taking some time out from the shopping, travel arrangements and last minute work wrap-ups to secure your hom...
Will the drought affect Cape Town tourism this December?
The reality of the drought in the Western Cape specifically has been the subject of both conversation and headlines alike over recent months. The City of Cape Town reported In October that if consumption is not reduced to 500 million litres of c...
End of November to signal a sharp petrol price increase
As previously predicted the Automobile Association (AA) have forecasted a sharp jump in fuel prices at the end of November. This is according to the Automobile Association, which says that motorists cannot expect much relief from a weakenin...
Motorists to brace for another fuel increase
The past few months have been riddled with fluctuations in the fuel price index, with the past few months proving to dish out quite a few blows. According to the Automobile Association (AA) this month end is set to be no different.
Who can invest in a hedge fund?
Hedge funds used to be an exclusive asset class for the wealthy. But can the average person invest in them nowadays? And how else can one get exposure to them in South Africa?
Discovery Life records R18.7 billion assurance claims pay-out
Discovery recently published their Discovery Life assurance claims insights for the period from January 2016 to December 2016. According to the insurer a total of 20 247 claims were paid over the period, amounting to R3.2 billion. This brings th...
Employee or freelancer? The taxman wants to know
There are many differences between being an employee and a freelancer, from potential perks like flexi working hours to the way in which you pay your tax. Justmoney takes a look at how important it is to make the correct classification for ...
Life cover after divorce
When one gets married there tends to be a keen focus on taking out life cover to protect your family in the event of unfortunate eventualities. However, when going through the emotional stages of a divorce, reviewing and updating your life polic...
Are you ready to retire?
1st October marked the International Day of Older Persons. “In South Africa only 6% of South Africans can maintain their standard of living during retirement. The cost of medical care and maintaining your current lifestyle could resu...
Disputing a traffic fine
The notorious flash of the speed camera or the notification of a traffic fine in the post is enough to spoil your day, but what if the fine was wrongfully issued?