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10 Questions you should ask your debt counsellor

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10 Questions you should ask your debt counsellor

29 June 2020

This guide will look at 10 questions you should ask your debt counsellor before you go through with the process.

Bank card vs. Smartphone: What is the difference?

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Bank card vs. Smartphone: What is the difference?

9 October 2018

Although debit card fraud has decreased in South Africa, credit card fraud has risen to an annual loss of R436.7 million. This is according to the 2017 Card Fraud Stats, which was released by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (Sa...

1Life's National Savings Month money saving tips

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1Life's National Savings Month money saving tips

6 July 2017

July is National Savings Month. financial services provider 1Life offers some tips on how you can save month not just this month, but every month.

Bankorp for dummies: Absa explains SARB’s assistance of Bankorp

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Bankorp for dummies: Absa explains SARB’s assistance of Bankorp

19 June 2017

Absa released the following Q&A to explain the Bankcorp saga.

Should you consider buying a car through an auction?

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Should you consider buying a car through an auction?

22 May 2017

It’s commonly believed that buying a car on auction is cheaper than buying from a dealership. While this may be true, there are other factors to consider.  

Fraud in the short-term insurance sector

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Fraud in the short-term insurance sector

7 May 2017

Insurance fraud statistics indicate that there’s little that people won’t do for money. From staging accidents to buying dead bodies, the insurance industry has seen it all.  

Get the right medical cover for you needs

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Get the right medical cover for you needs

9 March 2017

South Africa’s volatile economic climate, along with increasing household expenses, often leads to consumers prioritising their budgets for more immediate expenses. Coupled with rising medical costs, this creates a formidable challenge wh...

Financial security in divorce

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Financial security in divorce

10 November 2016

While going through a divorce can be overwhelming, some careful planning can help you overcome the more practical hurdles, ensuring that the settlement will be fair, and that you will be financially independent once the divorce is finalised.

How to plan for Christmas early and cut costs

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How to plan for Christmas early and cut costs

3 November 2016

Spending time and feasting with your loved ones, exchanging gifts, travelling, and shopping can be fun, but it all needs planning - and it’s costly.

10 Ways to spend your tax refund

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10 Ways to spend your tax refund

31 October 2016

It’s tax season, and one of the most compelling reasons to file a tax return (besides the fact that it’s the law, of course) is the chance that you’ve overpaid the taxman and that you’ll hear that sweet SMS sound of f...

Life after SABMiller

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Life after SABMiller

12 October 2016

South African Breweries, SA’s largest brewing and bottling company, has officially been absorbed into AB Inbev, the largest brewer in the world. We posed a few questions to Nilan Morar, head trader at stockbroking company Purple Group, ab...

How carpooling can affect your car insurance

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How carpooling can affect your car insurance

28 August 2016

The concept of carpooling is far from new. Sharing rides can save considerably on expenses, and break the boredom of a long trip, or a transit in peak-hour traffic.