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/ 23 October 2009
It matters how a bank treats its least wealthy clients, writes Maya Fisher-French
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/ 23 October 2009
This week the ombudsman for long-term insurance forced PPS Insurance to pay out cover to a dentist.
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/ 21 October 2009
Shoulder surfing at ATMs is on the rise. According to FNB statistics, counterfeiting of bank cards has increased by 70%.
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/ 20 October 2009
While shopping around for a better deal, Maya Fisher-French, found she could cut her premium with her existing insurer by 30%.
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/ 19 October 2009
On Thursday Judge Dennis Davis approved the pplication to have investors funds released from the Ovation platform.
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/ 19 October 2009
A weaker dollar is part of a longer-term trend of diversification, writes Maya Fisher-French.
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/ 14 October 2009
Banks are offering zero-deposit mortgages again, but only if you are a “good” customer. Maya Fisher-French looks at how to ensure that you qualify.
Our money will have to work harder than ever, writes Maya Fisher-French
Nisha Ramnath of BoE Private Clients says there are key points to consider when planning your estate.
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/ 19 September 2009
Despite the National Credit Act, consumers are still allowed huge amounts of credit, writes Maya Fisher-French.
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/ 13 September 2009
It is easier to complain about bank charges than to do something about them, writes Maya Fisher-French.
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/ 8 September 2009
Last week Maya Fisher-French entered a two-week competition that will test her trading skills.
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/ 7 September 2009
Banks are working more closely with clients to try and restructure home-loan payments rather than to repossess.
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/ 3 September 2009
Despite the interest rate cuts many are finding it hard to make ends meet. At least seven million people have fallen behind in repaying their debt.
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/ 1 September 2009
Maya Fisher-French explores what might motivate you to invest beyond South Africa’s borders.
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/ 1 September 2009
As South Africans we are faced with complicated financial times. Borrowers may find they have extra cash on hand as interest rates fall, but fuel, food and electricity prices are increasing, eating into our pockets. And South Africa — as with most countries around the world — is facing a recession. Suddenly, many jobs are on the line.
Dread diseases are increasing. So are costly cures, writes Maya Fisher-French.
It is not only our development but also our history that affects how we view money, writes Maya Fisher-French
Standardisation is expected to clarify benefits for policyholders. Maya Fisher-French reports.
A reader needs to invest a million rand but also wants to make withdrawals and transactions.
Curators fight over who should bear the loss and the matter might go to trial.
A reader has been having problems accessing credit in South Africa because as a non SA citizen he does not have a green ID book.
The National Credit Act (NCA) has put rules in place to ensure that consumers are not taken advantage of when applying for credit. Knowing your rights will help you to ensure that the credit provider acts responsibly.
The Institute of Retirement Funds has warned that some cash-strapped employers are keeping their employees’ retirement deductions
The rand has so far been one of the strongest currencies this year. Last year it was one of the weakest.
It is surprising that South Africa has reduced the retirement age for men qualifying for the social old-age pension to 60.
Unlike big businesses they don’t have the financial power to negotiate lower banking costs
We were sitting at Casalinga restaurant on a particularly miserable day. All the patrons were crammed in on the patio overlooking the lawns.
I pay into a retirement annuity every month and this is my retirement nest egg, one of my most important assets. How do I know if my money is safe?
According to Nedbank’s head of transactional products, the bank’s sales of Mzansi are higher this year than they were in the same period last year.
While Trevor Manuel may think South African businesses are cowards by not standing up to the unions, CEOs are rubbing their hands in glee.
In December 2006 South Africa became the 14th country in the world to permit gay marriage, under the Civil Union Act.