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Ombudsman warns against puddles

8 December 2010

Car engines which are damaged due to driving through pools of water on the road might not be covered.

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Banking securely through your cellphone

7 December 2010

Cellphone banking offers simple, safe and convenient banking at your finger tips. FNB has a few safety tips on how to stay secure this festive season.

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Where is the Rand going to go?

2 December 2010

The hottest question in the investment industry right now is "where is the rand going to go?" The answer, of course, is not simple.

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South Africans starting to show signs of saving

1 December 2010

According to the latest report released by Old Mutual Savings Monitor, South Africans are finally starting to show signs of saving more...

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Consider giving education this festive season

30 November 2010

This festive season is a good opportunity for South Africans to consider longer lasting gifts for their children.

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Credit demand on the up

29 November 2010

Credit demand by South Africa's private sector rose by 5.11% year-on-year in October....

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Retailers upbeat about consumer spending this festive season

26 November 2010

The results from the Bureau for Economic Research/Ernst and Young festive retail trend survey shows that South African retailers expect a more cheerful and profitable Christmas...

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Tax return deadline is Friday 26 November

23 November 2010

Taxpayers have until Friday to submit their annual income tax returns, the SA Revenue Service (Sars) said on Monday.

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8 Million debt struggling consumers get early Christmas present

22 November 2010

With over 8 million South Africans in arrears of 3 months or more, there was welcome relief as interest rates were reduced by 0.5%

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Avoid debt this Christmas

22 November 2010

With festive lights decorating shopping malls, year-end parties and carols-by-candlelight, it's easy to get into the Christmas spirit by buying presents and spoiling your loved ones.

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South Africans are under insured

18 November 2010

South Africans are significantly under-insured for death and disabilities, said the Association for Savings and Investment SA (Asisa) on Wednesday.

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The lowdown on credit

17 November 2010

We break credit down into the good, the bad and the ugly.