Written or reviewed by Isabelle Coetzee
How to fund your postgraduate studies
Postgraduate studies often require self-financing, however, there are other options. This article outlines postgraduate funding options.
Are unit trusts a good investment?
Without a background in finance, it’s difficult to decide where best to invest your savings. For this reason, many South Africans choose to rely on a fund manager to make the right decisions for them.
What happens to your medical aid when you move overseas?
While visiting another country, you may rely on the in-built travel insurance that forms part of your medical aid. However, what happens if you stay for longer than you would on a typical vacation?
The cost of being sick in South Africa
Finding affordable healthcare in South Africa is possible, but it comes with challenges. Patients often wait for hours to be assisted, and fatigued doctors sometimes miss underlying conditions.
How are you taxed on your 'side-hustle'?
In addition to working a full-time job, many South Africans work part-time as freelancers or contractors to make ends meet. Colloquially known as a ‘side hustle’, this kind of work is usually done in the evenings or over the weekends.
What are the risks of investing in the Money Market?
What is the Money Market? And should you invest in it? We found out the answers.
This is what you should do if you receive a judgement
What can you do once you receive a judgment? We got in touch with a leading credit bureau to find out.
Q&A - Are you “adversely listed”?
Understanding adverse listings can be complicated. To help us come to grips with it all, Kriben Reddy, vice president at TransUnion Consumer, joined us for a Q&A session.
Surgeries NOT covered by medical aid
Cosmetic surgeries focus on aesthetics, while functional surgeries improve health. How does medical aid distinguish between the two?
Understanding income tax as a freelancer
Working for yourself certainly seems appealing. But, unlike those working for a company, you will have the added responsibility of taking care of your income tax.
Can you afford an ambulance in South Africa?
When a loved one is straddling the line between life and death, you won’t hesitate to call an ambulance. JustMoney found out how much an ambulance ride costs in South Africa, whether you can refuse to get into an ambulance, and who pays t...
How to apply for government funding for your start-up business
Starting your own business can be challenging, especially if you don't have the capital to get it off the ground. Fortunately, there are many ways to fund a new business in South Africa.