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INSIGHT: Business debt rises with poor economic conditions

The financial health of South African businesses has fallen to its lowest point since the financial crisis in 2009. In Declining trend Q2 2015, with the Business Debt Index falling close to 0. The...

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INSIGHT: The QE experiment is ending in global recession

Commodity-driven economies are vulnerable to a global recession. Remy Davidson of Monash University shares on why the quantitative easing program by the US Federal Reserve is the reason behind the...

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MONEY: Drawing up a budget is not a one-off process

Debt is a bad idea but it is hard to stay within your personal income limitations. Drawing up a personal budget will help you manage your finances better and help you avoid unnecessary spending and debt.

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VIDEO: Is it the end of the economic supercycle?

This week's debate in Finweek Money Matters has experts sharing insight on the downward phase of the global economic supercycle. Finweek Money Matters is a weekly programme aired every Friday 13:00 CAT...

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VIDEO: Glencore’s uphill battle

This week in Finweek Money Matters, we look at some of the challenges facing Glencore, as the trading house announced plans to pay off debt. Finweek Money Matters is a weekly programme aired every...

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INSIGHT: Funeral insurance still thriving

South Africa's sluggish economy is not impacting consumer demand for funeral insurance. It is important for consumers to get cover from a trusted provider.

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MONEY: The Dos and Don’ts before applying for a car loan

Before applying for a car loan at a dealership- are you sure that you know everything you should know? Are you ready to commit to the responsibility of paying back the loan? Don't get trapped in the...

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INSIGHT: How credit records impact insurance premiums

Many South African insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores of clients which contributes to the calculation of the clients' insurance premiums. It is important for individuals to know how...

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MONEY: Plan your finances to avoid debt due to funeral costs

Organising a funeral comes with excessive costs. In the case where the deceased has not made financial plans to cover the cost, family members end up taking on debt. There are a few key considerations...

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VIDEO: How to prepare an emergency fund

In the third episode of the “Change in your pocket” series by BrightRock focuses on making that pay cheque work for you. Financial Journalist Maya Fisher-French in this episode discusses how to build...

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