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Jargon buster: Budget deficit

Feb 10 2009 16:34

Economists forecast that SA will have a so-called budget deficit in 2009. What does this mean?

'Don't sell SA homes, Caprice!'

Feb 09 2009 18:03

A property expert says international swimwear model-turned-businesswoman Caprice shouldn't get her bikini in a twist over the local property market.

My Business

Outsourcing gains ground

Feb 09 2009 17:23

Outsourcing is becoming increasingly attractive to companies looking for improved operational efficiency.

Jargon Buster

Jargon buster: Fiscal drag

Feb 09 2009 13:50

With the budget coming up, economists and analysts will surely be flaunting their knowledge talking about fiscal drag or bracket creep.

Property Investments

Bond applications: 58% rejected

Feb 09 2009 13:13

In January 58% of home-loan applications were declined, a big increase on last year's rejection rate, a new report shows.

Property Investments

Tough for blacks in real estate

Feb 08 2009 11:25

The black middle class may be propping up the property market, yet those raking in the money remain almost entirely white.

Investing

Investing for your children

Feb 08 2009 23:38

How to start saving for your children's future.

Property Investments

SA property not the worst off

Feb 06 2009 16:00

The residential property market may have entered 2009 battered and bruised, but SA house prices are not expected to fall anywhere near those of the UK and US.

Property Investments

Bad tenants: landlords' options

Feb 06 2009 19:08

When tenants default on rental payments, landlords have only one option: the law. A property law specialist outlines the legal options.

Inside Personal Finance

Good news budget

Individuals have received significant and unexpected tax relief in the new budget.

What will your new tax bill be?

Use our tax calculator to work out how the budget will affect your pocket.

'Cut won't fix house prices'

Despite the latest rate cut, bond repayments are still 25% higher than in 2006.

Product fees: weigh up options

Don't expect your adviser to encourage you to buy index-tracking products.

Money Clinic

Tax surge strangles system

Feb 06 2009 10:14

The scramble to beat the deadline for submitting tax returns has caused some anxious moments.

Property Investments

Cut to help property market

Feb 05 2009 16:12

The latest interest rate cut provides a much-needed boost for the property market, which has hit rock bottom, experts say.

Investing

SA investors burnt?

Feb 03 2009 09:09

SA investors who have put money into offshore-listed companies through an entity called Brentwood Group are struggling to retrieve their funds.

Property Investments

Housing market in doldrums

Feb 01 2009 10:37

The township housing market is down, and has taken along with it the fortunes of many emerging estate agencies, mortgage originators and developers.

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Q: Are you satisfied with the way Trevor Manuel has allocated funds in the budget speech?

		Yes, the cut in personal tax is a welcome relief.	63%
		No, he could've allocated more to social spending instead of bailing out SAA.	18%
		It's what I've come to expect.	19%


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