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Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

Graduate tax would not be fair – economist

25 July 2016

The ongoing issue of the cost of tertiary education in South Africa, together with the #FeesMustFall movement, lead to the establishment of a Fees Commission of Inquiry into university funding. Universities South Africa has reportedly ...

A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

A guide to blockchain and Bitcoin

25 July 2016

In an ever-evolving world, digital currencies are being accepted by some product and service providers as payment, but not yet by the major banks. Bitcoin is accepted at over 30,000 online websites through Payfast, one of South Africa’s p...

SA insurance gap widening

SA insurance gap widening

21 July 2016

The insurance gap in South Africa is widening, but technological advances might be the way to address this issue.

Are South Africans cutting back?

Are South Africans cutting back?

21 July 2016

In tough economic times, people feel the need to tighten their belts and cut back on their spending, but many people are still finding ways to afford their wants.

What to expect from the repo rate announcement

What to expect from the repo rate announcement

20 July 2016

In the lead up to the announcement, there has been much speculation as to the decision, with many stating that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 7%.

3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

3 Insurance mistakes, and how to avoid them

20 July 2016

Insurance can be costly and is one of the areas where people try to save on expenses. However, this can end up hurting you financially in the long run if you need to make a claim and you have skimped on your insurance.

Repo rate remains at 7%

Repo rate remains at 7%

20 July 2016

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced that the repo rate will remain unchanged at seven percent.

FSB warns against Olmen Finance Services

FSB warns against Olmen Finance Services

19 July 2016

Olmen Finance Services is not an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP), the Financial Services Board (FSB) has warned.

Absa launches Masterpass app and new website

Absa launches Masterpass app and new website

19 July 2016

With the launch of the Masterpass App, Absa and MasterCard are enabling safer and more convenient digital payments.

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

Why do stores make it so hard to compare costs?

17 July 2016

Food price inflation has affected many consumers in recent months. Factors leading to this have included tough economic conditions, as well as the ongoing drought. When comparing the inflation of four of South Africa’s largest r...

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

Achieving wealth even when times are tough

17 July 2016

When times are tough, it is not the time to take desperate measures, such as investing in ‘get rich quick schemes’, but rather to analyse your everyday spending decisions and financial habits.

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

Sugar tax may exceed proposed 20%

17 July 2016

National Treasury is proposing a 20% sugar tax on sugar sweetened beverages to be implemented on 1 April 2017.

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