Brave new world of contactless payments

Joseph Booysen|Published

Tech-savvy South Africans have a growing appetite for the convenience and safety of contactless payments, using their smartphones.

Incentives for sound cash control

Joseph Booysen|Published

Nedbank is introducing a money management programme for its clients.

Most people can’t afford to save for retirement

Joseph Booysen|Published

High Unemployment and debt, coupled with rising electricity, food and fuel costs, are having a devastating impact on South Africans? budgets.

Rooibos tea deal changes rural community's fortunes

Joseph Booysen|Published

A small rural community is set to supply the Spar Group with South Africa's legendary rooibos tea.

Beware the risks of US investment visa schemes

Joseph Booysen|Published

South Africans who invest in the US are at risk of losing their money if they do not investigate or understand the schemes, warns Daniel Ryan.

Couples who are wedded to debt

Joseph Booysen|Published

Couples who are married in community of property should understand their joint financial situation and know exactly how much debt both partners have.

Stokvels can save more by checking the Ts & Cs

Joseph Booysen|Published

Stokvels and their members can save money by carefully examining the fine print of financial products, says Nkasi Sokhulu

Insurers no longer see SA as a low-catastrophe risk

Joseph Booysen|Published

Policyholders cancel their life (long-term) insurance policies before they cancel their short-term policies, says Mark Danckwerts.

Small cutbacks canadd up to big savings

Joseph Booysen|Published

Spend less on treating yourself and ensure you?re earning the best interest rate.

New law will not bring blanket debt relief

Joseph Booysen|Published

The signing into law of the National Credit Amendment Act has drawn mixed reactions over whether it will be good or bad for over-indebted consumers.

Consumers racking up debt to make ends meet

Joseph Booysen|Published

Consumer credit has continued to rise over the past two quarters of this year, which means that consumers are relying more on credit cards and personal loans to ...

Could this be your chance to snap up a Camps Bay apartment?

Joseph Booysen|Published

Frustrated sellers are offering steep discounts to attract buyers in upper-end of markets, according to Ross Levin of Seeff.

Client-centric approach key to insurer's success

Joseph Booysen|Published

BrightRock CEO Schalk Malan said the current prevailing economic conditions are challenging for businesses. This may impact your cover.

Formal emigration not a ticket to tax exemption

Joseph Booysen|Published

Many South African expats are under a huge misconception about their change of status.

#SavingsMonth: Help centred on delivery of customer value

Joseph Booysen|Published

FNB is expanding its banking apps to allow customers to set and track their savings.

First-timers home buyers face a myriad of hidden costs

Joseph Booysen|Published

Make room in the budget for the unexpected.

Use lower fuel costs to rev-up your savings

Joseph Booysen|Published

Set aside about 10% of this saving each month as a buffer against future fuel increases.

ANALYSIS: Long-term investing - Millennials can do better

Joseph Booysen|Published

Althouth millennials are good savers, when it comes to long-term investing towards retirement, they don?t do that well.

Retailers should give small business a sustainable "piece of the action"

Joseph Booysen|Published

The showcase will be trialled in eight stores across the country over a three-month period including Durban North, Faerieglen, Sea Point and more.

SA deep-sea trawling companies losing just 10% fishing quota spells catastrophe

Joseph Booysen|Published

The chairman of SA Deep- Sea said rights for 12 commercial fisheries will be allocated by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

Fuel hikes sharply impact South Africans’ take-home pay

Joseph Booysen|Published

Although take-home pay was slightly up last year, 2018 was still the most difficult year for salary adjustments in the last five years.

Consumer credit health has slightly improved

Joseph Booysen|Published

NCR spokesperson Didi Sebothoma said consumers struggled last year following the one percentage point rise in the value-added tax (VAT).

Coal will remain energy source for still some time

Joseph Booysen|Published

Coal will still be part of SA?s energy mix of the future, although it will not enjoy the same dominance it is currently enjoying as an energy source.

Bank in drive to tap into the sun for power

Joseph Booysen|Published

Energy poverty in Africa is estimated to cost the continent between 2 and 4% of gross domestic product a year.

Government resource plan blocking jobs for thousands in Northern Cape

Joseph Booysen|Published

Close to 2 000 construction jobs, over a period of five to 10 years, could be guaranteed for communities in the Northern Cape.