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The Boks won the RWC but statistically some of them could be in an even bigger battle!
Tough. That’s probably the word that best describes South African men, isn’t it? It’s not just our size that makes us tough, is it? South African guys are resilient, and that resilience is largely born out of struggle. Life in South Africa isn’t easy and that’s what...
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What separates Old Mutual’s Investment Club offering from a Standard Stokvel?
Stokvels are as much a part of our South African heritage as Bobotie and Biltong. It’s estimated that one in every two adult rainbow nationers is a member of at least one of 800 000 stokvels around the country. If you think that is a staggering statistic, consider for...
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Is it possible to move your Retirement Annuity to another company?
How often do you check the performance of your Retirement Annuity? For many people taking out a Retirement Annuity is very important as it obviously ensures some kind of financial assistance when you finally decide to retire. Depending on when you took out the RA, you...
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Bidvest Insurance Shortfall Protection | Why is it so important?
Have you recently purchased or are considering purchasing a car? Who doesn’t love the smell of a brand-new car as you drive it out of the showroom? The financing of the car, however, can be a complex exercise, with the car dealerships offering many different types of...
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Are you procrastinating when it comes to saving for your retirement?
Retirement is always something way off in the future until suddenly it isn’t, and by the time you realise this, it’s too late. What if we showed you how little a million Rand pension fund buys at retirement? Hopefully this will help end your procrastination. As a...
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Free up money you didn’t know you had with Old Mutual’s 22Seven app!
July is National Savings Month and headlines scream about how everyone should be saving more. However, the reality of the matter is that as South Africans we have already stretched our Randelas a far as we can. The cost of living due to economic and political factors...
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Why you can’t afford not to have Medical Gap Cover!
It was going to happen sooner or later and you were always going to be the loser. What am I on about? Behind the scenes, there is a battle going on between two industries – the medical schemes and the insurance companies. The loser has always been the insurance...
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How you can earn up to 75% of your cash back from Dialdirect
Let’s be honest, in today’s tough economic climate wouldn’t it be great to get something back from your insurer, for just being a good driver. We all need insurance so that in the event of something happening we will be covered. Dialdirect offer comprehensive,...
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We’ve compared the Top 7 Funeral Cover Plans in South Africa
Is one funeral cover policy as good as the next? That’s a tough question to answer, but in this article, we’ve decided to do the hard yards and get in touch with the top funeral cover companies in South Africa. Is it possible to find the best funeral plan in South...
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20 school terms or approximately 1000 school days is all you have left
Toasting my school socks on an old asbestos panel heater was a ritual in my house when I was growing up. Every winter morning, just after the sun crept up, my brother and I would huddle in front of the heater, shovelling spoonfuls of Jungle Oats into our mouths. With...
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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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