Choices and financial freedom
Have we become so caught up in a world of material desires that we’ve lost sight of what truly brings…
Do you have financial PTSD?
While financial PTSD might not be officially recognised by health professionals, it is a reality for many people. Money is…
Top stock picks for 2023
Five investment analysts from FNB Wealth give their top stock picks for those wanting to put some money into equity…
Understand what debt counselling means
Capitec recently sent out a warning to its customers about false advertising by certain debt counselling companies. The warning stated:…
A high-risk car will cost you more
The type of vehicle you buy not only affects the likelihood of you being a victim of crime, but also…
The implications of an unsigned will
Only around 30% of people who write up a will actually sign it, but an unsigned will can cause major…
Does your husband’s bae qualify for his retirement benefit?
There has recently been some social media chatter where aggrieved wives are complaining that the girlfriend of their deceased husband…
Check whether that tracing agency is legit
My husband recently received an SMS from a tracing agency to say that there was an unclaimed benefit from his…
Don’t become a money mule
TymeBank is cautioning customers and consumers in general not to let other people use their bank accounts, even if they…
The 12-month financial plan
If you’ve decided that 2023 is the year to take control of your finances, try this 12-month financial plan to…
Our favourite reward programmes
Clicks dominates, but for lower-income earners, Shoprite and Capitec are the favourite reward programmes. Clicks ClubCard is the most used…
A different take on gift-giving
Nic Horn, Director and Regional Head at Citadel, suggests that families take a different approach to gift-giving this festive season.…
Failing to plan: a recipe for disaster
People with lower incomes who plan properly are more financially secure than those earning higher salaries but failing to plan.…
Social media investment scams: don’t get caught out
Recently, fraudsters impersonated my social media profile. They used a slightly different spelling of my handle and copied my social…
A monthly fee for financial advice
Doshguide is a new financial advice platform that charges a monthly fee to help you navigate major financial decisions. The…
GEPF revises resignation benefit
On 1 November, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) revised its actuarial factors. This will have an impact on the…
A guaranteed annuity can offer real value
One of the most difficult decisions for a new retiree to make is whether to use their retirement fund to…
Focus on preventative screening by medical schemes
Many medical schemes have boosted their benefits for 2023, including reduction in co-payments, increased access to GPs as well as…
Gaming fraudsters might be targeting your kids
You might think that your children are simply playing an innocent game of Fortnite, but Angelique Ruzicka warns that this…