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The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

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The real tax benefits of retirement annuities

25 January 2022

We all know that having a retirement annuity (RA) helps us to retire comfortably and with dignity. But what many people miss are the tax benefits that are linked to an RA.

Cardless vs card-based cash withdrawals - a costly convenience?

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Cardless vs card-based cash withdrawals - a costly convenience?

2 November 2021

Have you ever arrived at an ATM to find a long queue, awaited your turn, and only then realised that you’ve left your card in your car? Or, having opened your wallet to pay your domestic worker, suddenly remembered that you spent the last...

What are the interest rates on store accounts?

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What are the interest rates on store accounts?

25 October 2021

Opening a store account is one of the easiest ways to build your credit score. Not surprisingly, a recent report by the National Credit Regulator (NCR) found store accounts to be among the most popular credit types for South African consumers - ...

Should you use your bank card while overseas?

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Should you use your bank card while overseas?

30 September 2021

Which card is perfect for taking on your travels, and which cards should you leave behind?

Saving and investing, what's the difference?

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Saving and investing, what's the difference?

14 July 2021

Saving and investing may appear to be the same thing, but there are stark differences between them.

7 Facts about tax-free savings accounts

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7 Facts about tax-free savings accounts

14 June 2021

7 Facts about tax-free savings accounts

Youth unemployment trends call for earlier saving plans

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Youth unemployment trends call for earlier saving plans

14 June 2021

Over half of South Africa’s young people are unemployed. This situation has been exacerbated by the pandemic, which has wreaked havoc on the economy. Many young people have not only returned to live with their parents, but have become fin...

Honey, let's chat money

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Honey, let's chat money

10 February 2021

Studies indicate that money issues are a leading cause of arguments among couples. We examine the steps that you can take to better co-manage your finances.

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Debt levels reach beyond 80% in consumer group

17 December 2020

In a bid to find out how indebted South Africans are, JustMoney conducted a survey that attracted 190 respondents. The survey was conducted in November 2020, and every participant had 13 questions to answer.

6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates

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6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates

15 November 2020

It’s tempting to be anxious when thinking about credit cards or loan repayments. However, having and living with credit is not a bad thing, if you manage it responsibly and approach it proactively. One way to do this is to secure low inte...

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79% of women are in charge of their money

20 September 2020

August marked a month when women were celebrated nationwide. In paying tribute to the mothers, daughters, and sisters of the nation, JustMoney conducted a 13-question survey to establish how women in the modern world ...

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More than 30% of readers will struggle when their payment holiday ends

30 June 2020

In June, JustMoney conducted a survey to find out whether our readers were keen on taking payment holidays for their credit accounts. Close to 1400 readers participated in the survey, answering six questions each.