First Home Finance Eligibility: Who Qualifies and What Documents Do You Need?
Who qualifies for First Home Finance in South Africa in 2026, the income band and criteria, and the documents you need to prepare before you apply.
Financial Planning
Long-term financial strategies including saving, retirement planning, tax-free savings accounts, estate planning, and building wealth over time.
Solar Panel Financing in South Africa: Loans, Home Loans and Rental Compared
How to pay for solar in South Africa: bank energy loans, home loan advances, asset finance and rental plans compared, with the real cost of each and what changed in 2026.
How to Write a Will in South Africa: What You Need to Know
How to write a valid will in South Africa. Legal requirements, what to include, costs, and where to get help. Plus what happens if you die without a will.
Car Loans in South Africa: Rates, Requirements and How to Apply (2026)
Everything about car loans in South Africa. Compare bank rates, understand balloon payments, know what you need to apply, and calculate what you can afford.
How to Cancel FNB Funeral Cover: Step-by-Step Guide
How to cancel FNB funeral cover online, on the app, or by phone. Includes cooling-off period rules, what happens to your premiums, and alternatives to consider.
PEP Funeral Policy: Abacus Cover, Premiums and Waiting Periods
In short: PEP stores sell funeral cover through Pepkor’s insurance partner Abacus (plans appear on PEP’s Abacus page). Published options include Individual, Family and Single Parent Family cover for policyholders aged 18–64, with death benefits shown from about R15 000 to R35 000 on selected plan tiers and premiums from about R60 to R150 per … Read more
Inflation Explained: Your Guide to Understanding Rising Prices in 2026
Inflation affects everyone’s daily life, from the price of groceries to the cost of petrol. South Africa’s inflation averaged 3.2% in 2025, marking the lowest rate in 21 years and staying comfortably within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Understanding what drives these price changes helps people make better financial decisions and plan for the future. … Read more
Sectional Title vs Freehold in South Africa: Costs, Rules and What to Check
In short: With sectional title you own your unit plus a share of the common property, and you pay a monthly levy to a body corporate that insures and maintains the buildings and grounds. With freehold you own the house and the land outright, and every cost and repair is yours. Sectional title is usually … Read more
Hoe om ‘n lening met slegte krediet in Suid-Afrika te kry: Praktiese wenke en hulpbronne
Baie mense wonder of dit moontlik is om ‘n lening te kry met ‘n swak kredietgeskiedenis in Suid-Afrika. Die goeie nuus is dat daar verskeie opsies beskikbaar is, insluitend leninggewers wat spesifiek fokus op die verskaffing van finansiering aan individue met negatiewe invloede op hul kredietverslag. Dit is belangrik om te onthou dat ‘n finansiële … Read more
Capitec Begrafnisversekering Pryse: Wat Jy Moet Weet en Hoe om Dit te Vergelyk
Begrafnisversekering kan ‘n belangrike finansiële beskerming bied vir families in tye van nood. Dit help om die koste van begrafnisdienste te dek, wat soms ‘n groot finansiële las kan wees. Capitec bied bekostigbare begrafnisversekering met pryse wat begin by R49 per maand, wat families in staat stel om gemoedsrus te hê. Met verskeie opsies om … Read more