Mistakes people make when comparing insurance quotes
Unfortunately, things often happen that are largely out of our control, and it’s at these moments that we wish we’d paid the small monthly premium.
Sadly, insurance is often viewed as a grudge purchase, and most people say that they just don’t have the money for it.
How on earth are most South Africans expected to save?
Ironically, the people who earn the least appear to be the most savvy with their money, while most working people have no money left by the 15th of the month.
Many South Africans ‘too broke to retire’
A large number of South Africans earning at least R15,000 a month are delaying retirement because they simply can’t afford it, a survey found.
Pensioner’s money pain may come back to haunt bank
The pensioner’s daughter, who is a lawyer, intends dragging Absa Bank before the Ombudsman and National Credit Regulator.
Banks can no longer grab money out of your account without authorisation
The problem with ‘set-off’ is that it privileged the banks above other creditors, and often left the debtor with no money to cover essentials costs.
The investment opportunity you can’t ignore
But how do you access it?
Start saving now to afford medical aid in retirement
When saving for retirement, it’s important to appreciate what you are working towards, and to understand how much you need to set aside to make sure your health is taken care of.
Financial emigration is the new way out
The taxman targets foreign earnings in excess of R1 million, but taxing South Africans working abroad may be the wrong move.
Equity crowdfunding gaining traction in SA
South Africans are increasingly turning to ‘the crowd’ – not just to help people in need, but to build businesses.
Uncovering SA’s seedy crooks and crytocurrency underworld
Illicit transactions happen, scams exist, and electronic tokens don’t come with the same safeguards as money kept in bank accounts.
Effects of Sars’ proposed change to tax on foreign earnings to be widely felt
Sars’ proposal is going to have major implications for the many South Africans who work in places around the world but maintain a home here.
How to get more bang for your eBucks
FNB have added incentive by doubling fuel rewards if account holders finance their cars through Wesbank, load their vehicles on the FNB app, and fill up at Engen.
FNB slashes prices to ensure competitiveness at lower end of market
FNB is offering additional value across all its accounts, something that it hopes will make customers less likely to switch to rivals.
Food prices likely to be affected by carbon tax
Other factors which may affect food prices included the domino effect of the trade war between China and the US.
Financial planning for children with special needs
A special needs child’s diagnosis, severity, prognosis and life expectancy all impact a parent’s financial-planning process.
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