A foolproof guide to paying for tertiary studies
With the recent riots across South African universities about fees for next year, it is clear that the costs of tertiary education is causing tension across South Africa....
Getting tech cheap
In today’s technologically driven world, we’re all interested in the latest tech and the coolest gadgets. Unfortunately most of us can’t afford the technology we would love to...
The best and worst ways to carry cash overseas
So, you’ve got your tickets and it’s just a few more weeks until you jet off for your year-end holiday. You may know where you’re going but do...
Let’s explore South Africa’s Road Accident Fund
Did you know that if you are involved in a road accident inside of South African borders there is a state-funded insurance that will provide you with appropriate...
Investment series: Endowment plans
Everybody likes ‘two for the price of one’ specials, right? Well, that’s exactly what an endowment plan is. On the one hand it is a life insurance policy...
If you plan right, you can still get away this summer holiday
With November already upon us, it may have dawned on you that there is one working month left of the year, which means that it is almost time...
Get rich or die trying: how to tell if you are being trapped in a money scam
Everyone loves to make a little extra money right? Unfortunately there are a lot of scammers out there who know this and will try anything to make you...
Want to be a Bitcoin billionaire – here’s how…
Bitcoin was the first of the mobile wallet revolution. They call themselves “cash for the internet” and say that Bitcoin is the first decentralised peer-to-peer payment network powered...
Trips, slips and aches: are you aware of Workmen’s compensation?
From a twisted ankle to the loss of a limb, no matter how big or small an injury, if it happened to you while working and you are...
High or low: what should your credit score be?
What is a credit score you may be asking? Your credit score is a record of your loans and is taken into consideration when you want to take...