How to know if you have too much debt
HOW MUCH DEBT IS TOO MUCH? While there is no definite measure, there are ways to determine if you’ve taken on more […]
Month: July 2018
Survival Kit: Find the hidden cash in your home
A recent social experiment highlighted that many South African households have more money than they realise tied up in unwanted goods and […]
Were your investments affected by the Steinhoff bloodbath?
Steinhoff has lost millions after accounting irregularities came to light earlier this month. In a case that may well result in charges […]
National Budget Speech 2018 – a difficult balancing act for Minister of Finance
THE National Budget Speech on February 21 this year is likely to attract more interest than it has on many occasions previously. […]
If we reject VAT then we must provide alternatives – Carrim
VAT should be dealt with cautiously and if the hike is rejected, then Parliament will have to find alternative options to fund […]
How will the VAT hike affect property sales?
A question raised about the 1% value-added tax (VAT) increase to 15% as from April 1 2018, as announced in Budget 2018, […]
What’s the difference between money markets and unit trusts?
A money market account is essentially a short-term investment account which is held with your bank. One gets various formats of a […]
Knowing if you have you saved enough for retirement?
Knowing whether you have saved enough for retirement is one of the primary causes of financial anxiety for pre-retirement investors, according to […]
How much is credit life insurance really costing you?
In tough economic times, most South Africans are looking to reign in their spending and cut back on unnecessary costs as far […]