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    Standard Bank Root Account for Developers

    Stumbled upon this: https://root.co.za/ "Root is a lightweight bank account designed to be accessible through code. With our API you can build your own interface and control your money programmatically."
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    First job. Financial advice needed with regard to savings/investments.

    Hello, I have recently started my first real job (Software Industry). The details are as follows: I'm a 23 year old guy, based in Durban. Living with my parents. Cost to company: Gross salary: R17500 Cell phone allowance: R600 pm Deductions: PAYE: +-R2170 (Just realized it hasn't been...
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    Cheapest way to move money into SA (paying bond form overseas salary)

    I've searched but got no clear ideas on this. Has anyone got recent experience moving relatively large sums into SA? Context is, working in Aus, want to send lumps back a couple of times a year into SA account to pay a bond in SA from. Options that have come up are: paypal moneygram or...
  5. Kevin Lancaster

    Which is the best "different" investment to put your money in?

    Which is the best "different" investment to put your money in? Most people buy shares, annuities, bonds, and properties as part of their investment plan, but which is the best "different" investment to get into? Wine, large game, cheese, rare coins - what would you suggest?
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    Anyone knows any hacks to cash out paypal balance with minimim charges

    Hi, I'm a student and do some work on upwork to make some extra cash. I earn $1 per article I do. I had to work my ass off for it to accumulate to over R1000 and now I find that SARS and co want to take their chunk should I cash out via FNB. Also, I was looking at using Payoneer, will it...
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    Financial help

    Hi If anyone can give me some advice it would be great. I currently have 2 loans which I payback in total R6500 a month for the next 5 years. I also owe about R80k on a credit card. I own a bond free property worth about R2m. Is there a way I can pay off my loans and CC using my...
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    EQ Trader or Future Equities any good?

    Hi Guys, Has anyone used or using EQ Trader of Future Trader of the GT247.com platform, another arm of Easy Equities. Are they credible and as good as other platforms, your views/opinions would be apprecaited, Thanks,
  9. Kevin Lancaster

    Where are you putting your money in 2017?

    Where are you investing your money in 2017? Local shares, international stock markets, property, bonds, Bitcoin, forex, gold, Italian cheese?
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    Getting rid of a car and getting a 2nd hand for cash

    Hi all, I'm in the fortunate/unfortunate position to get rid of my iX35 (which I still owe R103,000 at the bank, at a R3600pm payment).... However, I've been made an offer from a dealer that I cant resist, to settle and buy the car. I will have about R60k to R80k to spend on another car...
  11. T

    Credit Record

    I want to find out how a credit granting company looks at your credit record? Do they only look at your credit score? So lets say I go to FNB and apply for a classic credit card and i meet the salary requirements: Credit record has no judgments, do you need to have a Fair, good, very good or...
  12. Kevin Lancaster

    How much Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub gets paid

    How much Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub gets paid Vodacom’s annual report reveals how much Vodacom CEO Shameel Joosub and other executive directors earn.
  13. OnlyOneKenobi

    The evils of Estate Agents and Ending Rental Agreements

    Hi, Recently, we bought a house and ended our rental agreement with a certain estate agency as we took residence in our newly purchased house. As part of the process, an agent did an inspection of the townhouse we rented and noted that the carpets were dirty - in my and my wife's opinion...
  14. bchip

    MyShares

    Hi guys Last article for the year, its got a xmas twist on it, in preparation for the holidays coming. Title: A Grinch for Christmas http://www.myshares.co.za/basic/blogs_view.php?p=16 There was a lot of advise given by the forumites here on the ideas how to develop the site...we listened...
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    Settle credit card debt vs fixed saving

    Hi all, Plea: Please don't bash my financial decisions up to this point. I know some of the things I did wrong, especially the amount of credit card debt I currently have. This came through unforeseen spending while planning a wedding and honeymoon. I'm looking for suggestions and if you're...
  16. N

    Why do people always want more money no matter how much they have?

    Why do people always want more money no matter how much they have? Are you happy with your scenario? What would you change?
  17. N

    How much does it cost to raise a kid into adulthood

    As title says, How much does it cost to raise a kid into adulthood? It seems there are a lot of different opinions out there. What would you spend on your children or do you just wing it?
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    Long Term Investments on Steam

    This thread is for anyone but it is mostly for the people that simply do not have the cash to buy those glittering new (mostly pre alpha) games. Please note that this is quite a long term investment (As no one apart from Valve knows when they will discontinue something). Situation 1: "I...
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    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Gaming
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    Exchange Foreign Currency

    I visited Denmark and Thailand quite some time ago. Although I have not exchanged the currency back to South African Rand. It's been over two years now and wondered if I could exchange the currency now. What are the rules/laws regarding this. Is this money useless to me now? Any help with...
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    Books on finance

    Hi Guys, I'm new to investing (beginner/novice), and looking for good books to Purchase to help me through getting started. I understand some of the basics, so not a very entry level book. A book that can explain shares and unit trusts, preferably in South African context, as I think this...
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    How does one withdraw funds from a Paypal account in SA?

    I received payment from the UK via my PayPal account, and although I have used it to make purchases (via a linked credit card), I have never received money. How does one go about withdrawing/transferring money from a PayPal account into one's bank account (I am with Standard Bank)? There is a...
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