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Old Mutual Agency Franchise Division : What if we could help you achieve success?
On the 17th of January in 1942 the “Louisville Lip” was born. His name was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr and he would become one of the greatest boxers of all time. So great in fact, that he earned the nickname, the “Greatest.” You might know him by the name of Muhammad...
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What does the 2020 supplementary budget mean for you?
The amber light (or is it the red one?) is starting to flicker for us as South Africans. Tito was flinging around some big numbers in his speech. Let’s look at the worst of them. South Africa's Debt As a country, we are drowning in debt. For every one Rand earned by...
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Should you opt for a flat or % based car insurance excess?
Tell us, what do you expect from your insurance? Some of us expect to be better off after a claim. But for most of us, we simply want to be in the same situation as we were before the loss. In this blog post, we look into car insurance excesses and how to avoid...
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What relief are Insurance & Investment companies offering their clients over this Covid-19 period?
You may be wondering if there is any kind of financial relief being offered by the insurance and investment companies at the moment? We are going to take you through what each of these companies is offering you, their clients, during this time. Allan Gray If you’re...
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Learn, Plan & Earn with Old Mutual’s Moneyversity Platform
If you're not part of any rewards programme, or you don't believe they work, what we're about to tell you will probably change your mind! The one thing this lockdown period has shown all of us is how we all need to have money saved up for a situation just like this,...
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Can you take out Life Cover during this Covid-19 crisis?
South Africa is in ‘lockdown’ and we’re all in a collective fight against this Covid-19 pandemic. The roads are eerily quiet, the sounds of nature have replaced the sounds of cars, hooting, sirens, and planes. We’re all finding new ways to exercise, to entertain...
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How long do you want to wait before your Income Protection Policy pays out?
Since the year kicked off, we’ve been blogging about protecting your income. The truth is we all get up every day and trade most of our time, and energy, for a pay-cheque each month. Protecting that pay-cheque is vital in a world where creditors own most of our major...
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Can you take out insurance against retrenchment?
The word “retrenchment” is about as common as the other swear word in SA right now - “load shedding”. Maybe let’s add in “state-capture” for good measure as well! The economic downturn has left companies reeling, and in the name of still turning a profit, Directors...
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Why should you consider Tyre Angel with Bidvest Insurance?
There’s no getting away from it, the roads in South Africa are not in good condition, to put it mildly. Potholes are becoming a huge problem and the maintenance of the roads is almost non-existent. Think about how often you have to try and avoid potholes and how many...
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The frightening cost of education in South Africa!
Who can still remember when everyone in the neighbourhood went to government schools and paying school fees was optional? Private schools were for the privileged and university meant taking out a loan. So, what’s changed? Well, for one thing, government schooling...
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Life Insurance
Lets be honest for a second. Nobody wakes up thinking about life insurance! But at a certain point in your life, you simply cannot afford not to have it in place. Read more about Life Insurance here
Car & Home Insurance
Just about everybody has been burnt when it comes to car and home insurance. Spend some time understanding the nitty gritty and avoid repudiated claims and heartache. Read more about Car & Home Insurance here
Funeral Cover
If you have enough spare cash lying around you don’t need funeral insurance. But do you really have enough spare cash lying around? Probably not, right? Read more about Funeral Cover here
Legal Cover
How much does a hot shot lawyer cost? Big bucks china. Do you need Legal Cover and what do policies actually cover you for? Read more about Legal Cover here.
Investments
Unless you are planning to hit the Lotto, you know you need to be saving for your future. But which products and how much? Read more about Investments here
Personal Loans
Is money too tight to mention? You aint the only one feeling the heat. Should you be looking at a personal loan? Read more about Personal Loans here
Retirement Planning
Are you saving sufficiently for your retirement? Read more about Retirement Planning here
Medical Insurance
What if you cant afford a “fancy shmancy” medical aid? Are there any options available? Is medical health insurance even a viable option. Read more about Medical Insurance here
Financial Planning
It all starts with a plan Stan! Find out how to build a rock solid financial plan you can revisit and tweek as you move along. Read more about Financial Planning here
Pet Insurance
Should you get a medical aid for your dog or cat? Would you be barking mad to even consider it? Read more about Pet Insurance here
Medical Aid
Which scheme should you pick? What plan should you be on? Picking a medical aid that is right for you can be a minefield. Read more about Medical Aid here
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