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Godparent vs Guardian: debunking the myths
There is a critical difference between a godparent and a legal guardian and getting the two confused could have very serious and...
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Helping your children to manage their money
As a mom, my goal is to see my two children grow up to be independent and to stand on their own two feet. A big part of this...
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Financial mistakes people make in divorce
Discussing “what will happen if we get divorced”, particularly financially, is a conversation that is often avoided before...
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Financial Emigration or Double Taxation Agreement?
There is a lot of misinformation circulating in the South African expatriate community, perpetuated by service providers using...
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This site is a collection of articles written by finance journalist Maya Fisher-French as well as other contributors. The aim of Maya on Money is to help you with those day-to-day money decisions related to South African finance matters. Articles cover all those areas that you need in order to manage your money effectively such as budgeting, saving, investing, banking and insurance. Feel free to engage with us and post your questions on the Forum.
With the cost of education rising, parents are increasingly considering homeschooling as an alternative. But how much can it really save you?
Sanlam and Absa have emerged as the top-ranked medical top-up ‒ often referred to as ‘gap cover’‒ providers in South Africa, according to the first ever ranking of these product providers, conducted by leading wealth and advisory firm GTC.
During tough times, it’s not uncommon for businesses to go bust as they battle to make ends meet. What are your rights when a company goes bust after you parted with money for a service or product?
When pawning an asset or borrowing money, be very careful about who you are dealing with, understand the terms of the loan and the risk taken and also make sure you know the rules under the National Credit Act as to the fees that are allowed to...
Makhosonke Buthelezi, director of communication and marketing at the Unemployment Insurance Fund, answers some questions relating to the new online UIF claiming process.
Millions of South Africans don’t have a bank account, mostly because they are dissuaded by high fees and the inability to access their money, particularly in remote areas. But banks are trying to change this.
Both Momentum and Liberty recently released their claim statistics, revealing some concerning trends especially relating to cancer and claims among younger clients.
Why not skip the chocolates, bubble bath and flowers on Mother’s Day this year and give your mother something really meaningful?
Your joint mortgage may form part of your partner’s debt review without your consent.