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The December holiday season is a long-awaited and exciting time for most people. But it can also be a financially taxing time whether you’re going away, hosting family or friends at home or buying presents. Here are some key tips to reduce the financial stress that go with the “silly season”. Saving tips if you’re […]
The festive season is upon us and while it’s an exciting time for family and friends to get together and celebrate, statistics reveal an exponential spike in crime rates around this time of year. With more gifts and money in the house, it’s no surprise that burglars are more likely to try their luck during […]
You’ve set your sights on a beautiful new home and you have a good relationship with your bank, so you assume it should be easy to obtain a bond. But it then dawns on you that you’re self-employed. Being your own boss doesn’t necessarily mean you must abandon the idea of owning a home. The […]
In today’s uncertain economic climate, having a credit card has become a necessity. For some, paying attention to their credit score only occurs when they embark on bigger financial ventures like buying a car or property. You start building a credit history as you start transacting with various banks, retailers and other financial institutions. Your […]
On Friday the 6th of April, we celebrated having successfully paid out 100 000 property finance deals. In celebration of this milestone, a donation of R100 000 has been made to The Reach For A Dream Foundation. This donation will allow us to fulfill the dreams of 30 children who have life threatening illnesses and […]
With the digital age taking precedence over traditional media, cyber scams have become more prevalent for many individuals in recent years. Despite numerous cybercrime warnings in the business world, many are still falling victim to these scams. According to the The Attorneys’ Insurance Indemnity Fund (AIIF), cybercrime is defined as “Any criminal or other offense […]
It’s every business owner’s worst nightmare: a trusted employee who has been with the company for a considerable amount of time, who has access to the finances and bookkeeping processes, is diverting funds into an alternative account for personal use. And everyone is completely oblivious to it. The question you need to ask yourself is […]
Frequently, I am approached by people wanting help with finding employment. Sometimes it’s people wanting to change the course of their careers and hoping I can point them toward a few good contacts or offer some advice. In some cases it’s people who’ve lost jobs, been retrenched or are being forced to change for some […]