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...

Starting Small — How to Start a Small Business

For some of us, it has always been a dream, for others it is an idea that comes later in life after years of...

Online Shopping – Safer & Faster Checkouts with Zapper

These days, a significant amount of retail business transactions take place in the online space. E-commerce has given customers with little time to spend...

Zapping the Myths about Mobile Payments

Remember that period in human history when mankind had to pay for goods by bartering with pieces of meat and wild berries? Probably not....

Small savings can go a long way this year

You don’t have to put away thousands to see the benefit of savings. In fact, starting small will not only give you the confidence...

Buying property with a family member, partner or friend? What to...

Joining forces with a member of your family or a friend could be a great way to get a foot on the property ladder....

Are you teaching your kids bad money habits?

Teaching kids of all ages about the world around them isn’t an easy task, and when it comes to finances, the habits that children...

Contactless ‘tap’ payments soar as users and merchants adapt to the...

FNB Credit Card has seen a sharp increase of 270% over the last six months in ‘tap’ payment transactions as users and merchants adapt...

Are you using your home loan to its full potential?

A home loan is more than just a simple facility to keep up with until your property is paid off. It can be a...