5 myths about women and debt – myth 4 will surprise you
We spoke to debt experts to debunk some of the myths surrounding women and debt. Women will shop till they drop … banks are not that keen to...
Your credit report explained
Financial savviness starts with little things such as understanding your credit report. Many consumers are either not educated about their credit reports or reluctant to check them. This...
Avoid funeral insurance scams so you can rest in peace
A lot of people are scammed by unregistered funeral service providers. To ensure that you don’t fall prey, we spoke to Prudence Thepi, general manager at Old Mutual...
Want a raise? Here’s how
You are always the first to arrive at work and the last to leave. However, you feel that the work you put in does not translate into the...
Planning a divorce? Make sure you have these in order
When getting married, you vow to love each other for eternity. But life happens, and you could find yourself heading to the magistrate’s court to terminate the contract....
How to share the same account
You have just moved in with your significant other. One of the things you probably will be managing together is your finances. But while a joint account might...
Take charge of your finances and flourish
The winter chill can easily make you lose focus of your finances. Having to spend double on almost everything: food, electricity, clothes - you can easily veer from...
Credit life insurance explained
Life has so many uncertainties. There is no guarantee that you will still have your job tomorrow. You don’t know if you will still be able to walk...
5 tips To Save On Car Insurance Premiums
Owning a car comes with many expenses. Forget that you're already paying hefty monthly instalments and maintenance fees. You still have to think about how much you need...
Budget Review: As a 20-something – YOU COULD BE SAVING HERE!
June is Youth Month and one of the biggest issues facing the youth of South Africa is debt, whether it be student debt, loans or credit card debt....