Knowing your credit rating has become a financial imperative, given the cost of living in and people’s increasing dependence on credit.

Most people’s financial affairs involve taking care of family, whether to cover school fees, save for a family holiday or to attain financial security as life-long partners.

See Black Friday for what it is – an opportunity for retailers to drive sales.

WORDS ON WEALTH: We don’t feel the compulsion to save voluntarily or to live more frugally. We’re a nation of credit-card swipers.

Losses and problems as a result of fraud in the personal banking space are not the only cases that keep the Ombudsman for Banking Services busy.

Discovery, the insurance behemoth is changing its popular Vitality reward points scheme

Money invested wisely into a savings account will not only give you peace of mind but also help you achieve goals you never thought possible.

Nedbank research reveals that 69 percent of parents want to set a good financial example for their kids but 74 percent find it hard to talk about money.

Standard Bank says internet banking downtime not related to the hack on the City of Joburg.

For many South Africans, payday is a stressful experience because of over indebtedness and growing financial constraints.

Making informed and responsible choices when you apply for a credit card can save you money and help to avoid common pitfalls.

Restoring your financial well-being is similar to restoring a rare classic car it can be fulfilling and frustrating, and sometimes you need to call in the experts.

FNB is opening its banking app for all consumers in South Africa to experience and engage with, to encourage and empower them to manage their money better.

"It’s also a good time to work on your financial fitness," said Benay Sager, DebtBusters’ Chief Operating Officer.

Despite the pressure on disposable income, middle-income consumers can still save by making easy changes in how they manage their money.

During dry spells between “gigs”, slashers need to be extra mindful with money to make funds stretch.