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Fiona Zerbst

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/ 14 December 2010

Renovating may not be money well spent

If home renovation is part of your pre-retirement planning, proceed with caution.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 13 December 2010

Investors can diversify with passive investments

Absa provides an opportunity to invest retirement funds in lower-cost ETFs.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 13 December 2010

Insure those expensive Christmas gifts

It’s worth having new, expensive items covered.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 10 December 2010

New regulations will protect insurance policyholders

Solvency Assessment & Management will bring the South African insurance industry in line with global best practice.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 10 December 2010

Christmas shopping this weekend? Read this

Don’t blow the budget just because it’s Christmas. Here are some tips to help you shop smartly.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 9 December 2010

Renovating your house? Beware underinsurance

An insurance policy shouldn’t be calculated on what you paid to buy, but on what it would cost to build the property to the same standard.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 9 December 2010

Curatorship for Sizwe Medical Fund?

"Governance concerns" mean Sizwe Medical Fund may go under curatorship.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 8 December 2010

Jargon buster: Testamentary trust

A testamentary trust can provide for minor or disabled children in the event of your death.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 8 December 2010

Making strides in shariah-compliant investing

Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) has launched a bespoke shariah-compliant investment product that can be tailored to a client’s needs.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 7 December 2010

Ten tips to ensure your safety on the roads

As traffic volumes increase and people celebrate the festive season, driving becomes a bit more hazardous. Here are some tips to help stay safe.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 6 December 2010

Is your divorce a corporate risk?

When your high-profile divorce hits the media, it may hurt your company. Here’s why.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 6 December 2010

A festive-season survival plan

How to get through the next two weeks without losing sight of your financial goals.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 3 December 2010

Cars and houses, not credit cards, drive credit growth

As credit growth starts to pick up, credit card debt declines.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 2 December 2010

Don’t fall for retailers’ tricks

It’s great to celebrate the festive season — but don’t end up out of pocket.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 2 December 2010

Consumer credit performance improves

Consumers need to do more to service debt — nearly half of all credit-active consumers are still indebted.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 1 December 2010

A peek at Nedbank’s new bank charges

Nedbank clients will pay less than they did in 2005, but only if they adopt electronic channels.

By Maya Fisher French and Fiona Zerbst
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/ 1 December 2010

The financial needs of the Sandwich Generation

Sandwiched between our children and ageing parents, many of us have huge financial burdens we struggle to bear.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 30 November 2010

Check your insurance policy before going on holiday

Does your policy cover you for all sorts of eventualities while you’re away?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 30 November 2010

An alternative to losing your home

FNB’s Quick Sell programme offers you an interest-free voluntary selling plan as an alternative to repossession.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 30 November 2010

Jargon buster: Stokvel

With about 800 000 active stokvels in South Africa, it appears informal savings clubs are thriving.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 29 November 2010

A gift that will keep on giving

Setting up a savings or investment fund for your child’s education is a wise thing to do.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 29 November 2010

How retailers and consumers view the festive season

Retailers are expected to keep selling price increases down this year — so keep your eyes peeled for discounts and affordable items.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 29 November 2010

What the Dividend has to offer

Dividends contribute to long-term total equity market returns, peaks and troughs notwithstanding.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 25 November 2010

Flexible funeral cover for the unbanked

Funeral policies you can buy at Money Market counters? Sanlam makes funeral cover easy and convenient.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 25 November 2010

Thirteen tips for holiday safety

Santam’s tips on how to keep your home safe when you’re away.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 24 November 2010

End-of-school parties could trash your car cover

If your teenager’s not covered by insurance, don’t let him or her drive — or "borrow" your car and tell you later.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 23 November 2010

Why hasn’t my property transfer gone through?

Buyers and sellers should both be aware of legalities that can prevent a transfer from going through.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 22 November 2010

Is it time to find a new executor?

A proper will and testament means your estate will be wound up quickly, right? The truth is, it depends on your executor.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 19 November 2010

Jargon buster: Reits

Estienne de Klerk, chairperson of PLSA sub-committee for Reit and executive director of Growthpoint Properties, explains what Reits are.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 17 November 2010

Alarm systems and insurance — what’s the deal?

If your insurance policy says you must have a home alarm system, be sure to use it properly or a claim could be rejected.

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 16 November 2010

Donating to charity this season?

As it’s the season for giving, a lot of people are keen to make charitable donations. But what are the tax implications?

By Fiona Zerbst
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/ 15 November 2010

The cheapest funds win?

Costs matter — and when low-cost products outperform high-cost ones on average, investors may find their choices a no-brainer.

By Fiona Zerbst
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