At this time of the year most medical aid schemes offer choices of plans to their members for the new year. There are many plans in the ranges of the various medical schemes and this makes choosing the appropriate plan that much more difficult. I chose the word...
Let’s face it, there are some debts that we can’t avoid. Buying a car is one of them. The car is enticing as there are many deals out there which put you in the driving seat at what seems to be an affordable instalment. However, beware of the total cost that you are...
When investing in property on your own the classic approach is to buy a place and rent it out. You basically use the rental income to pay off the property over time leaving you with an appreciable asset. It sounds easier at the outset but there are many factors which...
So let’s do something different this year. Your mission is to get through to the end of January without going further into debt. A starting point is to plan for the festive season now while you have a chance. With only three pay days to go before the end of the...
In what is known as the “Clean Break Principle” recent regulations entitle divorced spouses to claim from the pension fund of the ex before retirement. These rules apply to government pension funds as well which have left members with interest bearing debts which have...