Bad Financial Habits Can Lead to Debt Disasters

Bad Financial Habits Can Lead to Debt Disasters A personal financial disaster can happen when you least expect it. Although you may feel that the...

It pays to save

The KwaZulu-Natal Ministry of Finance has urged citizens to make smart decisions with their money and grow the culture of saving and investing. "We live...

Food Inflation Bludgeons South African Household Budgets

The fluctuating cost of food has been making budgeting very tough for everyday South Africans, learn why and discover some cost-saving tips. The South African...

Helpful tips as 2017 Tax Season officially opens

Tax Season 2017 has officially opened and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued some helpful tips to assist taxpayers. The tax season opened...

Saving Is Key to Women’s Financial Freedom – National Savings Month

It is National Savings Month. Although July is a dull month for some, it can indeed be a valuable time for ladies to get...

Proposed Social Security Fund to relieve poverty post retirement

President Jacob Zuma said the proposed National Social Security Fund will, once approved, help workers make regular social security contributions while they are still...

A Swipe Here, A Swipe There… C0nƑu5ioȠ Everywhere

A Swipe Here, A Swipe There... Everywhere Don’t fool yourself; a personal credit card equals DEBT. “When you use a credit card, it feels so...

2017 tax season made easy

The 2017 tax season will open for individuals on 1 July, and SARS has released some handy tips and information to make the process...

Consumers advised not to take on unnecessary debt

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has urged consumers not to take on unnecessary debt. “The National Credit Regulator would like to caution consumers about taking unnecessary...

Panel to look into timeshare complaints

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has appointed a three-member inquiry panel to look into the root causes of consumer complaints in the timeshare industry. “I...

Five tips to get your home loan approved

For many first time buyers, the process of applying for a home loan can often be daunting as they wait eagerly for a positive...

Understanding and engaging with the stokvel market

The term stokvel originated from local stock fairs in the Eastern Cape in which five to 50 members of colleagues, family and friends pooled...