1. Do not have any of your bills sent to your home. Always list your post office box as your mailing address. An even better solution is to pay your bills online—but do it safely. (more…)
May 23, 2009
November 2, 2008
Sizzling Capital Requirement, swelled Trade Deficits, and Worse South African Rand
September machinery equipment and oil imports brings the South African trade deficit from R5 billions in August to R7 billions.
Last Week Friday South African Customs figures released imports rose 4% to R68bn which Oil imports R1bn and machinery and appliances imports R2bn; while exports rose a more modest 1.4% to R61bn in September. (more…)
August 6, 2008
What else can I do with a Current Account? Debt Order Scamps
Stop Orders and Debit Orders can be taken off your account automatically. A Stop Order is a fixed amount that you specify to be paid to a third party on a specific day every month. You have to complete a form at the bank giving the name and account details of the third party as well as your own details. You can set a date for the stop order to terminate, or you can let it continue until you notify the bank that you want it stopped. (more…)
