Managing your finances under debt counselling
For many debt counselling is a last resort when their financial life has become unmanageable. Debt counselling helps to keep the debt collectors at bay, and gives you...
Waiting periods for medical schemes
When joining a medical scheme with an existing condition, and if you have never had medical aid cover before (or at least not in the last five years)...
Can you trust robo-advice platforms?
Films and television shows either portray robots as goofy heroes (think C-3PO in Star Wars) or the killer machines with the intention of ending all human life and...
Will my legal insurance cover me if I’m accused of murder?
Legal insurance is often viewed as an unnecessary expense. But should you land in hot water, and find yourself on the wrong side of the law, it could...
How much life insurance does your spouse need?
With the rush of everyday life, people rarely consider what would happen to their spouses if they suddenly passed away. It’s impossible to anticipate when this might happen...
Mystery shop on funeral insurance: Which one is the cheapest
Planning for the future includes planning for those unexpected events. Death being one of them. While it is not something that you may want to think about, ensuring...
Car insurance extras – are they worth it?
These days car insurance providers offer more than just insurance for your car in the event of an accident, break in or breakdown. There are other perks wrapped...
Tough questions to ask before applying for a personal loan
“I want it and I want it now!” That isn’t your 3 year old talking - it’s the voice in your head telling you how badly you need...
What does your home insurance cover and do you really need it?
Insurance, regardless of the type, is often seen as a grudge expense, until you need it. Whether it be vehicle insurance or home insurance, these are products that...
Do senior drivers pay more for car insurance?
For many, a car is an essential asset that enables us to get from one destination to the next. Naturally, with any vehicle, car insurance is essential to...