The CitizenIn the month before Christmas, my true love gave to me: low fuel prices but a lot of debt
As the year comes to an end, disappointed consumers are wondering what happened to their financial optimism at the beginning of the year.
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The CitizenThe CitizenTwo-pot retirement system: Pension funds adjudicator says rules are still misunderstood
The two-pot retirement system recently passed the one-year mark after its implementation on 1 September last year.
The CitizenFirstRand increases banking employee salaries to R21k per month, CEO earns R933k
At least 44 of FirstRand’s lowest-paid banking employees could be paid with the CEO’s cash package.
The CitizenFive money moves for working retirees
Whatever the reason, today’s retirees are far from slowing down as they work, mentor and build. Some need the money, others do it for fun.
The CitizenFinancial services ombud puts R31.7 million back in South Africans’ pockets
The FAIS Ombud deals with complaints submitted by a client against a financial services provider
The CitizenSamsung turns up the heat this summer with Black Friday sale savings of up to 45%
Smarter Living. Hotter Deals.
The CitizenCan the bank take your house if you are under debt review?
High court throws out homeowner’s application to stop his house being transferred to a new owner – but on the grounds of urgency. The case is far from over.
The CitizenSouth Africans under 35 years are too broke to save – Here’s how to change this
Those under 35 years old prioritise self-care and entertainment over insurance and savings
The CitizenLife insurance shortfall in SA widens to R50.4 trillion due to cost-of-living crisis
Imagine the breadwinner in your household passes away or becomes permanently disabled. Where will your income come from then?
The CitizenWhy do South Africans consider critical illness cover a luxury?
When you recuperate after a critical illness, you do not have to worry about money if you have critical illness cover.
The CitizenWorld Savings Day: building financial wellbeing with strong habits and rewards
World Savings Day on 31 October is a reminder that financial wellness is a path towards security and independence.
The CitizenRetirement fund in hot water for benefit payout without consent
Member complained to adjudicator that the fund ignored his request to transfer his money to an annuity account.
The CitizenAre high-end thieves turning to museums and galleries now?
It is one thing to own a piece of beauty, whether it is jewellery, a painting or a sculpture for your garden. Insuring these beauties are quite something else.
The CitizenMedical aid shortfalls eat your lunch if you are not careful
Members on higher-end medical aid plans often assume they are covered for any eventuality, until it is time to claim for a significant medical event.
The CitizenHow to make informed choices when you retire – here are the options
If you make the right choices, the day you retire is something to look forward to
The CitizenHow Aarto demerit points could affect your insurance and premiums
Many drivers do not really take traffic fines seriously and often fail to pay them. However, with Aarto if you do not pay, you do not drive.
The CitizenR90m per year: Meet Discovery Group’s highest-paid executive – and it’s not the CEO
Neville Koopowitz received a fixed salary of £1.1 million per year, approximately R25.4 million.
The CitizenGrowing debt book: The Foschini Group owed R9 billion by customers
TFG is known for offering young adults, including students, clothing accounts that allow them to buy items on credit.
The CitizenCofi bill to target rogue employers behind unpaid pension contributions
Regulators will be empowered to issue directives, investigate, and even remove directors in cases of defaulted payments.
The CitizenMedical aid in 2025: How to choose the right cover
Let’s face it, navigating the medical aid landscape in South Africa can feel overwhelming and at times even confusing.