Written or reviewed by Fiona Zerbst
The importance of giving pocket money to children
This article considers the benefits of giving pocket money to children, and some methods for teaching them to make wise money choices later in life.
What are the best financial gifts for children?
Children love to receive shiny presents, but it’s often wiser to give them a gift that can help to secure their future. We consider the best financial gifts to give a child, and their tax implications.
What to ask your medical scheme before a procedure
This article outlines the questions you should ask your medical scheme before undergoing a procedure, and what you need to consider before admission to hospital.
What are the cheapest credit options?
In this article, we consider which forms of credit best match specific needs, factors you should consider when applying for credit, and how to limit your need to borrow.
What you should know before subletting a property
Subletting is becoming more popular in South Africa. This article examines the legality of this practice, and provides tips on how to sublet safely and advantageously.
5 Financial challenges facing SA’s youth
We investigate how societal and economic challenges affect SA youths’ finances, and offer tips for overcoming these.
Load shedding – the real cost to South Africans
Load shedding is taking a heavy toll on South African consumers. This article examines some of the real financial costs, and provides some useful tips on how to minimise these.
The fuel price and the fuel levy – the road ahead
We examine how the fuel price is set, whether a reduction in the fuel levy is likely, and what consumers can do to mitigate the effects of higher prices.
Load shedding - what’s the solution?
Loadshedding has escalated to untenable levels. We find out what the solution may be, and what we can expect over the next few years.
How to cope with financial stress
Financial stress is something most of us face. This article unpacks financial anxiety, and offers some practical coping mechanisms.
How do employer-employee loans work?
We find out what an employer-employee loan entails, and we have a look at the questions you should ask before you initiate the process.
9 Practical ways to reduce debt
We investigate nine practical ways to reduce your debt and keep future debt to a minimum.