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/ 11 October 2010
Financial coach Linda Smith gives advice to a client who believes he does not earn enough money to thrive.
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/ 11 October 2010
What is an asset class and what does it mean to invest in one?
If you are self-employed or run your own business, you’ll know the frustration of having to jump through hoops to get a bond. It’s not easy.
A passive fund leads the pack against actively managed unit trusts fully invested in equities.
Although residential property demand and price momentum are slowing, a return to recession conditions is unlikely.
It’s easy to fall in love with a great car — even a second-hand one. But you should be realistic about what you can afford.
If you have a gripe with a long-term insurer, try to resolve it with the ombudsman’s help.
Over 11 million consumers are struggling with their debt repayments.
South Africans appear to be keeping their heads — and their insurance — in tough times.
How can you ensure that your cellphone banking experience is safe? Follow these simple guidelines.
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/ 30 September 2010
What exactly is transfer duty, who gets the money and when do you have to pay it?
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/ 30 September 2010
A spate of spam emails that purport to inform the public about what to do if they are arrested for outstanding fines has the AA up in arms.
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/ 29 September 2010
Summer rains will provide welcome relief in the dry Highveld, but they also bring a short-term insurance challenge to cash-strapped consumers.
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/ 29 September 2010
Pensioners tend to struggle in a low interest-rate environment. What investment decisions should they be making?
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/ 27 September 2010
If you can get the finance, it is still a buyer’s market.
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/ 23 September 2010
Love ’em or hate ’em, a show house is the best way to sell your home.
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/ 22 September 2010
According to ThinkMoney subscribers, banks that innovate are ayoba.
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/ 21 September 2010
If you want to know what a dread disease benefit actually is, read our jargon-buster of the week.
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/ 20 September 2010
How changes to company car fringe benefits will affect your take-home pay.
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/ 20 September 2010
Not all tow-truck operators are unscrupulous — but those that are can cost you dearly.
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/ 17 September 2010
You’re free to choose your own property insurer — but choose wisely, and never under-insure.
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/ 15 September 2010
Does a person really need life cover when they are young?
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/ 15 September 2010
Consumer confidence is picking up, but we are not ready to splurge just yet.
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/ 13 September 2010
Identity theft is far more common than people think and it costs the economy about R1-billion each year.
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/ 13 September 2010
Questions remain over whether the government is ready to implement the Consumer Protection Act.
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/ 13 September 2010
<b>Fiona Zerbst</b> discovers that protecting your credit record is easier said than done.
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/ 9 September 2010
The latest rate cut makes property more affordable and goes some way to offsetting the carbon emissions tax on new cars.
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/ 8 September 2010
Insurance is one of those things you hope you never need, but when you do, you’re glad you have it.
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/ 7 September 2010
The average retiree will have generated savings that will purchase a pension of only 30% of the salary they were earning before retirement.
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/ 7 September 2010
If you’re an eco-conscious consumer, you’ll be pleased to know that insurance has just gone eco-friendly in South Africa.
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/ 6 September 2010
Is that bank-repossessed property really a bargain? Yes, you don’t have to pay transfer fees, but make sure it won’t cost you more than you think.