Many school and varsity leavers started their first jobs this month. Some lucky buggers like my son, Philip, began their jobs with a full month of study leave. Philip writes board on Thursday and leaves for the Big Smoke on Saturday to start actual work in Johannesburg on Monday. As a good little accountant we assume that he has his financial future all mapped out, so for the rest of the young adult world the money tips contained herein should stand you in good stead. Good financial habits … [Read more...] about Money tips for young adults
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Five financial considerations before moving in together
Many couples consider moving in together at some stage in their relationships, and while this is an exciting and big step for the relationship, it is important to consider the financial implications of living together. "While couples usually have to adjust to the daily habits of living with their partner, the importance of understanding each other’s financial habits, values and management of money is often overlooked," says Eunice Sibiya, Head of FNB Consumer Education. One of the biggest … [Read more...] about Five financial considerations before moving in together
Slow Down on Borrowing Money South Africa
The total value of credit granted to consumers in the quarter ended December 2010 increased by 11.17 percent, the National Credit Regulator (NCR) said on Monday. "The total value of new credit granted increased from R75.14 billion for the quarter ended September 2010 to R83.53 billion for the quarter ended December 2010, an increase of 11.17 percent when compared to the previous quarter, but 31.97 percent higher than a year ago," said the regulator. These are the findings of the Consumer … [Read more...] about Slow Down on Borrowing Money South Africa
Pieter Willem Moolman: Eis(h), wat nou?
www.MyPE.co.za: Omdat dit belangrik is om te weet wat jou regte ná 'n eis is, wil ek die beginsel van "subrogasie" verduidelik asook uitbrei oor algemene voorwaardes van versekeringskontrakte, skryf finansiële raadgewer Pieter Willem Moolman. In eenvoudige taal, is subrogasie die reg van 'n versekeraar om namens 'n kliënt teenoor derde partye op te tree en sodanig van die kliënt se regte asook alle beskikbare inligting gebruik te maak. Dit behels byvoorbeeld dat die versekerde die … [Read more...] about Pieter Willem Moolman: Eis(h), wat nou?
