The CitizenDoes your parents’ financial advice still work?
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The CitizenThe CitizenTwo-pot system: To withdraw or not?
Could the two-pot system improve retirement outcomes for South Africans?
SME South AfricaSustainable Businesses Access Debt Funding More Easily
Believe it or not, funders truly understand that businesses need funding to grow. But they also know that it requires much more than cash flow…
The CitizenHere’s how to manage your finances post-retirement
It is best to understand the tax laws governing pension withdrawals.
The CitizenHere are 5 myths South Africans still believe about wills – but shouldn’t
Understanding the facts about wills is an important part of effective estate planning
The CitizenOver-indebtedness rises as more people in SA struggle to keep up with repayments
The report found that total overdue balances grew by R8.3 billion in the quarter.
The CitizenThis is the perfect time to adjust your finances ahead of the festive season
Here are the three steps to take ahead of the festive season.
The CitizenBanks can’t make homeowners pay for botched repossession cases – court
Judge lambastes 'drive-by' valuations used by mortgage lenders seeking to repossess customers' homes and then charging the costs to their accounts.
The CitizenWho’d benefit from mandatory medical aids for people earning more than R99k?
The report stresses that mandatory participation would need to be accompanied by affordability measures and accessible benefit options.
The CitizenSurvey reveals South Africans are turning to mashonisas for survival
The number of people who rely on loan sharks has more than doubled from 15% in the 2025 survey.
The CitizenWhy Treasury’s unclaimed assets plan has retirement funds worried
Industry supports centralised tracing but warns that moving R51bn in retirement assets could affect protections and long-term returns.
The CitizenSalaries increase, but households still struggle to afford more
Salaries in July increased to an average of over R20 000
The CitizenMPs don’t want to be on the best medical aid in SA
Bill seeks to make membership of Parmed voluntary, instead of scrapping it altogether.
SME South AfricaKey Person Insurance Explained
Protecting your business through insurance is quite simple. Business owners will insure everything from equipment and physical stores, and in some cases, external elements like…
The CitizenDebt crisis: South Africans earning R50k and above need 103% of their salary for repayments
Starting each month financially on the back foot
The CitizenThe hidden cost of always being the coping woman
Most women will prioritise other people's needs over theirs.
The CitizenHere’s how to make your retirement funds last longer
A report has found that retirement savings run out after 14 months.
The CitizenThe life insurance mistakes costing South Africans their claims
Here's how to avoid them .
The CitizenRamokgopa implores Eskom to keep Joburg lights on despite its R7bn debt
Admits that in a perfectly functioning market, the city would already have been switched off.
The CitizenA good salary is not protection against debt, report highlights
The higher a person's income, the more credit they are offered.
The Citizen‘Oops’ and ‘oh no’: What insurance data says about women drivers
Men are more high-risk than women.
The CitizenSurvey finds South Africans adapting under financial pressure
But for many, the question is whether there is any choice at all.
The CitizenHow understanding your brain can help build a savings habit
Understanding the psychology behind financial decision-making can help people develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience over time.
The CitizenLife partner prevails in R8.3m pension dispute
The deceased's sister and her two children challenged the fund's decision to award 45% of the death benefit to a woman recognised as his life partner.
The CitizenGrowing pushback against forced retirement and medical aid membership
Rising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
The CitizenSouth Africans earning over R20k a month face the greatest debt repayment pressure
'Younger people and those earning lower incomes are now the most stressed.'
The CitizenReport reveals 39% of South Africans say they will skip loan repayments
The findings suggest there is little recovery among households - people are instead surviving by making adjustments.
The CitizenHere’s how much you need to earn to afford a R1.2m house
For a house worth R800 000, a gross monthly income of around R27 000 is required.
The CitizenPensioners’ retirement savings run out after 14 months
Sanlam report reveals South Africans plan for retirement too late.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid AGM approves review of benefits for transgender members
Medical aids in South Africa currently typically classify these treatments as 'elective' care.