Once you have done research and made up your mind about going for high rental yields instead of high capital growth properties, the next step is to master the process of picking the right investment property. Praven Subbramoney, CEO of Private Bank Lending at FNB, says many inexperienced investors often get it wrong when choosing […]
Despite the tough economic environment which makes it difficult for consumers to put money away for rainy days or specific goals, FNB has leveraged innovation to help its customers save over R1 billion in the past 14 months from small change when shopping. ‘Bank Your Change’, a free feature which can be activated by all […]
As a business owner, your first priority will be successful advertising. You need to get the highest amount of exposure for your business in the shortest amount of time. As you do so, you also need to keep your finger on the pulse of public response. If your posts aren’t getting a high number of […]
Many individuals who get married place emphasis on taking out life cover to protect their families in the unfortunate event of death. However, when going through the emotional stages of a divorce, reviewing and updating your life policy can often be the last thing on your mind. Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life says, similar […]
Working on a freelance basis can be quite challenging from a long-term financial planning perspective, this is because it may be hard to predict where the next income will come from and how much it will be. However with a little bit of forward planning and prioritising, freelance and contract workers can make long term […]
As banks continue working tirelessly to implement measures to combat card fraud, customers are urged to always be extra vigilant and take advantage of the security measures available to them when transacting. Ryan Prozesky, CEO of Value Banking Solutions at FNB says fraudsters go to extreme measures to trick customers out of their hard earned […]
Back in 2005 when I was in my early twenties I had spent a Sunday hanging out with friends at a braai (aka a barbeque). I was watching the meat sizzle on the fire with a beer in one hand while I sampled (read as devoured) any and all snacks in sight. I’d skipped breakfast […]
Only five months after its inception in Cape Town, Beat the Price is set to become a game-changer for the way we buy and sell new cars. “Where you can’t compare like-for-like with used cars, you certainly can with new cars,” says Marius du Toit, MD of Beat the Price. The platform has an alliance […]
With Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) having revealed that a majority of consumers have settled their bonds, many home owners will be anticipating the prospects and viability of paying off their home loans early? Calvin Ndlovu, Head of Operations at FNB Home Loans, says there is no correct or incorrect answer to the question on whether […]
“Spring has sprung and while we looking forward to some time-off during the summer holidays, we should maybe start looking at how we plan our finances for 2018,” says Ester Ochse, Product Specialist FNB Advisory. 2017 has been characterized by uncertain economy conditions which continue to affect the financial situation for many consumers and businesses. […]
