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Did you know there are alternatives to traditional budgeting?

10 November 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

In order to set up a budget, you need to channel your inner high school maths teacher and fill out your budget correctly. But this is clearly outside of many people’s comfort zones and, as a result, they avoid budgeting.

Kids say the darndest things – about money. How can you help them?

8 November 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

The 20th of November annually marks World Children’s Day. To celebrate the day, we quizzed some kids about what money means to them. To our surprise, many of the children recognised the importance of money, and the value of saving it as a...

Which bank account is best for your child?

5 November 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

One of the best ways to teach children about the importance of money is by opening a bank account for them. With World Children’s Day just around the corner, JustMoney contacted the most prominent banks to compare kids’ bank accoun...

Are financial advisers biased towards products they earn commission on?

4 November 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

You could sort out your finances with the help of a financial adviser and, while choosing the right one for you can be tricky, you should also consider how they get paid.

If your creditors are hounding you, will you be charged collectors’ fees?

2 November 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

If your account is in arrears, and you are handed over to a collection agency, you may well be charged collection fees. We consider the legalities.

How to choose a savings account that will grow your money

1 November 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

After doing your budget and carving out your monthly savings, you may have wondered where you should leave this money so that it’s safe and steadily growing. In order make this decision, you need to know this...

5 Ways to borrow - choose carefully

28 October 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

There are many ways to obtain credit. It’s up to you to choose which form is suitable for your needs. But before you make that choice, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of each.

4 steps to rethinking your budget

27 October 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

We all think about budgeting at the end of each month. But before we know it, the new month has started. When last did you actually sit down and consider your spending habits?

Why is there a limit to pension fund investment offshore?

26 October 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

When you invest in your pension fund or retirement annuity, it will be placed in various asset classes. Of this, you cannot invest more than 45% of your retirement abroad. We find out why.

Who should be the main member of your medical aid scheme?

25 October 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Medical aid plans are designed to accommodate families. But if you have two adults on the same medical aid plan, how can you decide who should be the main member?

Your retirement savings could be the key to owning a home

24 October 2020 · Athenkosi Sawutana

Many people would love to become home owners but don’t know or have the means to do so. However, there are many ways, and one of them includes using your pension or retirement savings to secure a home loan.

Can your credit life cover be increased?

22 October 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Perhaps you have credit life cover. But will the amount you pay for this remain constant or fluctuate? Credit life cover can protect you when you’re no longer able to pay your instalments. But this does not mean that you need to be overch...

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