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Fiona Zerbst

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/ 28 February 2011

Why is life-stage investing a good idea?

Roger Birt of Old Mutual Corporate explains why you should assess your appetite for investment risk before you retire.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 24 February 2011

FNB to sell Krugerrands online

You can now buy this most popular of traded coins online through FNB — the first bank to sell Krugerrands online.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 23 February 2011

Jargon Buster: Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Confused by the difference between the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Production Price Index (PPI)? Read on.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 22 February 2011

No fee increases for Capitec

If you bank with Capitec, you’ll pay the same rates to transact as you did in 2010.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 22 February 2011

It’s budget time again

What budget tips would you offer Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 22 February 2011

How rising oil prices could affect us

South Africa’s been cushioned from the effect of oil-price hikes during the past two years. But what if the devaluation trend re-emerges?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 21 February 2011

Imported goods and insurance

If you have expensive imported goods and the rand weakens, how is your insurance affected?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 18 February 2011

‘Work-from-home’ opportunities are often scams

Be savvy when it comes to knowing what work you can legitimately do from home.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 18 February 2011

Asset managers share their predictions

Asset managers are bullish on shares and believe the rand will continue to weaken. They also think inflation may rise.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 16 February 2011

Empowerment funds with teeth?

Sanlam’s new empowerment fund scheme is for previously disadvantaged South Africans only.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 16 February 2011

The holiday-home romance

Be practical rather than romantic when it comes to buying a holiday home.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 15 February 2011

An affordable way to have the law on your side

A new website offers customisable, legally binding contracts that cost up to only 5% of what an attorney would charge for a consultation.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 14 February 2011

Couples and money

Talking about money isn’t romantic, but it need not kill the romance in your relationship.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 14 February 2011

Provisional taxpayers unfairly taxed

The SA Institute of Chartered Accountants is calling for amendments to provisional tax legislation because some taxpayers end up paying too much.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 11 February 2011

JSE value identification is challenging right now

Value can still be found — but some shares look expensive. Should you stick with local equities?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 11 February 2011

Want to sell your house? Brew coffee

Which odours turn on prospective buyers? And which ones repel them?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 10 February 2011

Prepaid card will assist funeral policyholders

The unbanked will have easy access to benefit payout funds.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 10 February 2011

Why you need to get your affairs in order

About 160 000 South African income earners die every year and another 52 000 suffer total and permanent disability.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 9 February 2011

Cellphone banking takes off

The Mobility 2011 research project finds that 37% of South Africans in urban and rural areas use cellphone banking.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 9 February 2011

Should you be paying provisional tax?

If you’re unsure as to whether you’re eligible for provisional tax or not, read on.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 8 February 2011

Why retail therapy doesn’t work

The "quick fix" that is retail therapy is a high that needs to be repeated, which undermines saving.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 8 February 2011

Can you trust your estate agent?

Estate agencies are expected to follow certain rules and regulations. Here’s how to check if your agency is on the right level.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 8 February 2011

JSE to migrate to high-frequency trading

Equity trades are set to get 400 times faster.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 7 February 2011

Ten reasons to invest in a retirement annuity

Tax breaks make a retirement annuity attractive — but that’s not the only advantage.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 4 February 2011

Consumers cautious with their credit cards

Standard Bank says fewer credit-card holders are defaulting and most are spending more responsibly.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 2 February 2011

High court rules against debt review termination

A landmark legal judgement means consumers and debt counsellors have won a battle against some major credit providers.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 1 February 2011

What to expect from your broker

New regulations will keep intermediaries on their toes.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 28 January 2011

JSE-listed companies to produce integrated reports

With shareholder activism on the rise, companies are required to be upfront about remuneration, distribution of wealth and future cash-flow prospects.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 26 January 2011

Jargon buster: Retirement season

Stanlib’s Anthony Katakuzinos explains what you should plan for during retirement season.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 25 January 2011

Investors not convinced we’re in recovery

The Sanlam Investment Management Investor Confidence Index shows that uncertainty is "the new normal".

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 25 January 2011

We’re our own worst enemies

Taking on more credit spells trouble in more ways than one.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 24 January 2011

New debt relief measures will help consumers

Concessions should reduce the number of debt review cases in the courts and encourage credit providers not to terminate these reviews.

By Fiona Zerbst
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