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10 Ways to start saving for your vacation

The festive season is slowly approaching. Are you ready for that holiday?

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Don’t let the festive season finish your bonus. How to avoid being broke next year

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MONEY MANAGEMENT

How to make it easier to claim from your insurance

Given that some, if not most of us, will at some point make claims on our insurance policies, it is important to be prepared when that moment arises to avoid any surprises or delays during the claim stage. There is a general assumption that insurance claims are rejected by the insurer solely as a result […]

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3 Money Habits you need to Avoid

Sorting out your finances too late can cost you. Reviewing your spending habits can help you get on top of your spending of money and saving. By: Boitumelo Mmakou There are damaging effects to holding off on your sorting out your finances, which could affect you when you want to buy a car or house. Head […]

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5 Tips for covering your child’s educational costs

Planning for the future costs of your child’s education is much easier said than done. For many parents, it’s difficult to plan so far ahead. Also costs escalate over the years, so how can you ensure that you are saving adequately for future high school and varsity costs? Here are 5 tips that can assist […]

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Why you need to get funeral insurance

South Africa’s middle-income earners often overlook the need to take up funeral insurance and instead choose to only have comprehensive life cover, expecting it to settle the cost of their funeral. According to Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life, “middle-income earners do not always recognise the need for a funeral cover until they have encountered […]

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Why women need to know about their finances while married

‘Til debt do us part – why women should maintain their financial independence after marriage Aside from being one of the most emotionally devastating life events, divorce can have a severe impact on a woman’s quality of life and mean that neither party has enough funds for retirement. Jenny Gordon, head of retail legal support […]