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NDMA: Requests for debt mediation rose by 120 percent
The NDMA saw more debt mediation requests in 2011 and finalised 95% of cases.
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Electricity prices could increase by 14.6 percent
Report says Eskom has requested revenues totalling R1.07 trillion over five years.
NDMA calls for more solutions to aid over-indebted consumers
Latest statistics reveal that 12 million account holders are three or more instalments behind.
Ex smokers pay up to 120 per cent more for life cover
Informing your insurer that you’ve quit smoking could drastically reduce your premiums.
Youth drain parents of savings
Survey shows that 62% of young adults still rely on parents for financial help.
South Africa closer to introducing Tax Ombud
Democratic Alliance warns it will not allow SARS to misuse its powers.
South Africans still under providing for retirement
Figures show that there is still a lack of member engagement when it comes to pension funds.
SARS introduces new tax tools
Users will be able to submit their tax returns via mobiles, smart phones and tablets.
FPI hires new consumer advocate
Radio host Paul Roelofse is the new consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Institute.
DA challenges ANC pension fund policy
The DA calls for ANC to reject proposals that will prescribe investments for pension funds.
Brokers who fail to take regulatory exams will be debarred
About 20% of financial advisors have yet to take the Financial Services Board’s exams.