Time to Re-GROW Your Savings

As many consumers may have noticed, July is National Savings Month. It is therefore the best time to start afresh and rethink savings’ strategies....

Don’t use your car as collateral for a loan

The National Credit Regulator (NCR) has warned consumers against using their cars as security for loans. “The NCR cautions consumers against using their cars as...

Moving from renting to buying

If you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do...

Is fixing your home loan interest rate ideal?

Following the South African Reserve Bank’s move to keep interest rates at the same level, coupled with the notion that the bank may have...

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...