Smartsaver – An Online Goal Based Savings Platform, Is Now Live: Midrand, Johannesburg, 23 December 2020– Soma Solutions today launches their new online platform SmartSaver – an online platform that aims to inspire communities to achieve their short-term saving goals for better living. The online platform just launched in time for financial goal setting and planning for the new year! “The purpose of SmartSaver is to encourage a culture of saving amongst South Africans” said Marilyn … [Read more...] about Smartsaver – An Online Goal Based Savings Platform, Is Now Live – MyPR.co.za
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Towns where homebuyers could make biggest savings from Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty cut revealed – Lockdown News
Towns where homebuyers could make biggest savings from Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty cut revealed: Chancellor Rishi Sunak is rumoured to be raising the stamp duty threshold to £500,000 in a bid to boost the UK economy as it recovers from the coronavirus lockdown. Several pockets of southern England ... Source: "Coronavirus Lockdown" - BingNews. You could get a £500 voucher to help save the UK high street - here’s how: As part of efforts to restart the UK economy, Chancellor Rishi Sunak is … [Read more...] about Towns where homebuyers could make biggest savings from Rishi Sunak’s stamp duty cut revealed – Lockdown News
Service provider contracts could hold key to cost savings – MyPR.co.za
Service provider contracts could hold key to cost savings: Companies may be able to cut costs by reviewing the contracts they have with service providers, according to researcher, entrepreneur and business coach Ed Richardson. “In my own case I reviewed the contract our company has with a provider of voice over internet protocol (VOIP) telephonic services. “What prompted the review was a sudden jump in the rates being charged, despite the fact that data costs have come down. “Hidden in the small … [Read more...] about Service provider contracts could hold key to cost savings – MyPR.co.za
Give a Tax Free Gift
This festive season, consider gifting your children with a share portfolio which will have far-reaching benefits for them in the long-term. Your early investment in shares can help pay for your child’s first car, university fees, give them an opportunity to travel or even take a gap year. While tangible gifts are great, they tend to lose value over time. “A share portfolio for your loved one is a wise investment choice. A plethora of research has found that shares outperform all asset classes … [Read more...] about Give a Tax Free Gift
5 Savings Strategy Tips
During National Savings Month consumers were encouraged to pick up conversations around saving and investments; with the aim of saving more, spending less and creating awareness around effective money management strategies. While this laid the foundations to help build a cohesive savings culture in South Africa, consumers are still encouraged to maintain this savings mindset. “A savings mindset is an ongoing process and if executed correctly will help you and your family in the future,” says … [Read more...] about 5 Savings Strategy Tips
Avert cold showers by changing the times your geyser is switched off
Did you know that you could save 20% of your electricity bill by installing a Geyserwise unit from Straton Electrical? Did you notice that your bathwater or that welcome shower after a tough day is somewhat frostier since the beginning of July? If so, you might want to change the times when your geyser is switched off. Residents definitely noticed that during the recent forced load-shedding, the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) remotely switched off more than 90 000 geysers instead of … [Read more...] about Avert cold showers by changing the times your geyser is switched off
Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Eastern Cape Pensioner Conned Out of His Savings
South Africa: Eastern Cape Pensioner Conned Out of His Savings: Quit your job, give us R320 000, and it will multiply to R2m. This was what two men apparently persuaded a 48-year-old man from Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape to do. Joram Nkiriho, 28, and Moses Orimutambira, 36, allegedly managed to convince the man to ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. Police ignore PE couple’s pleas for help: A Uitenhage couple hijacked after an accident in Zwide were left at the mercy of four armed men after … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: South Africa: Eastern Cape Pensioner Conned Out of His Savings
PE in the news: The VAT increase and your pension savings
The VAT increase and your pension savings: In the end, only you will suffer." Studio Tel (Port Elizabeth): 083 913 8 955 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (East London): 083 913 8 956 (VAS rates apply) Studio Tel (Garden Route): 083 913 3 866 (VAS rates apply) Whatsapp: 0617 940 940. Use the tag 'border ... Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Tributes pour in for ANC's Zola Skweyiya: Born Zola Sidney Themba Skweyiya on April 14 1942 in Simon's Town‚ he went to school in Port Elizabeth and … [Read more...] about PE in the news: The VAT increase and your pension savings
Prioritise your savings
30 November 2017 – Given the economic environment that we live in, managing and maintaining realistic long and short-term savings goals is important. “Time is money, especially when it comes to savings and investments,” says FNB Cash Investments CEO, Ancley Jacobs. “Start your savings journey by looking at innovative solutions that will help you kick-start your savings plan. Not only will you earn interest over time, you will also earn compound interest, which is basically interest on the … [Read more...] about Prioritise your savings
5 Habits that stop you from building your savings
The extent to which a person is able to save depends largely on their attitude towards money and not how much they earn. Ester Ochse, Product Specialist at FNB Advisory, says “Some people don’t earn much but are able to build a solid savings base, and the reason for this is simple – they understand the impact savings can have on their finances. On the other hand there are people who earn more but are not able to save and this habit can be attributed to a number of reasons.” Here are some … [Read more...] about 5 Habits that stop you from building your savings
Six ways to stretch your electricity budget this winter
Many cost conscious consumers who have converted to prepaid electricity to cut their energy bills, are still spending excessively in winter. Shadrack Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer at FNB Service Provider says FNB customers spent on average 12% more on prepaid electricity purchases during the 2016 winter period than the period after. This was subsequent to a 9.4% average price increase in April 2016. This year, the national energy regulator has approved a 2.2% average price increase … [Read more...] about Six ways to stretch your electricity budget this winter
Urgent: Please use water sparingly
Nelson Mandela Bay residents are urgently requested to use water sparingly as a power failure and repairs are reducing distribution capacity Due to a power failure in the Kouga area and the simultaneous repair work of pumps at the Elandsjagt Treatment Works due to a failure, the municipality is now unable to treat and pump water to the metropolitan area. This means that the available water supply for Nelson Mandela Bay residents is reduced to 50% of our normal distribution capacity … [Read more...] about Urgent: Please use water sparingly
Determining if you spent your money wisely this year
Not many people take the time to review their finances at the end of the year; however analysing the way that you managed your finances can help you form the basis for your financial plan for the upcoming year. Eunice Sibiya, head of consumer education at FNB outlines a few ways to measure if you were successful at managing your finances in 2016. You paid off some debt Most consumers need debt at some point in their lives and not all debt is bad debt. However, according to the National … [Read more...] about Determining if you spent your money wisely this year
Energy deal signals kick-off of power savings drive
Energy deal signals kick-off of power savings drive: POWER SAVINGS: International Sales Director at Powerstar, Martin Stevens (far right), takes Rhino Group MD Brian van Niekerk and Rhino Lighting MD Heather McEwan through the company’s plant in Sheffield. Photo: (Image: Supplied) A NEW deal between two South African energy efficiency specialists – Rhino Lighting and Powerstar SA – has signalled the rollout of a globally-patented Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems aimed at slashing … [Read more...] about Energy deal signals kick-off of power savings drive
Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings
Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings: In comparison to mature solar energy markets such as Spain, Australia and Germany, the solar energy market in South Africa is a young one. The barriers to entry to the Solar Energy market are well known: High upfront cost Uncertainty around maintenance Concern around maximising production Scepticism about real savings In many instances Solar PV installations are sold as ‘the right thing to do’, as a contribution to … [Read more...] about Install Solar, Pay Nothing Upfront and Enjoy the Savings
