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In recognition of National Debt Awareness Month in February, JustMoney conducted a survey to find out how debt aware our readers are. Questions included the kind of debt they had incurred and their recognition of the costs attached. A total of 144 readers took part.

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.

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 manage their money. Close to 400 women responded. 

Selling your house can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll ever encounter in your life. This is not only because of the time and money spent investing in it and your accompanying emotions, but also because of economic factors. But is it wise to sell your house during the Covid-19 pandemic?

In this part of our Covid-19 Content series we chat to an industry expert to understand how you can make the most of your employee benefits especially during this time, and why you shouldn’t be tempted into payment holidays or potential benefit downgrades.

Global economies have come under extreme financial pressure recently due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s precisely during times like these that an individual may require cash from funds they had previously “saved for a rainy day”. In such volatile financial times it’s always best to focus on that which can be controlled – such as your individual spending and saving habits.

The novel Coronavirus has put a lot strain on many employers’ finances. Due to the imposed lockdown companies have found themselves laying off workers, cutting working hours, and cutting salaries.

With the global pandemic continuing to raise havoc and the rising infection rate in South Africa, you may have wondered what this could mean for your insurance products, such as your life cover. Will your insurer pay out if you pass away from corona-related causes?

A lot of emphasis has been placed on the importance of Covid-19 testing if you suspect that you might have been in contact with the virus. However, this has also caused a surge of confusion, with people not being sure about where to get tested, the cost involved, and whether medical aid makes provision for this.

Since entering the lockdown, many South Africans have struggled to meet their financial obligations. In some cases, they’ve had trouble meeting their insurance premiums. Will your insurance provider reduce your premiums during this time?