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Latest Posts
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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Why don’t Motor Warranty Plans pay for car servicing?
Owning a car isn’t cheap let’s be honest here. First, there’s repaying the finance company for the next few years. Then there’s the cost of servicing and insurance. Finally, there’s the nightmare scenario of what happens if the gearbox packs up? Fortunately, when you...
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1st for Women’s got you covered with insurance specifically designed for women
Life’s there to be lived – you push hard to get the most from it. And when you’re pushing hard, things go right but sometimes things go wrong … cars stop working and stuff goes walking. But that’s life, a life well-lived. And 1st for Women knows - you’ve got this. And...
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How does a life policy cession work?
Mike's looking to buy a home. Problem is the banks want him to take out life insurance and cede it to them. He wants to know whether he should. Here’s what you should know… A life insurance policy is basically a contract between the life insurance company and the...
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We’ve signed up to Old Mutual Rewards & here are five things we really like about it
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Rewards Programme”? In our heads it goes something like this: “Yeah right, what’s in it for them? How much money do I need to spend to earn a few measly points?” That’s simply not the case with the new...
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3 reasons why you are putting off seeing a “Money Coach”
At R4 999, the latest fitness watch is an absolute steal. The online deal of the century expires today, so you have a choice to make. Your credit card slides out your wallet as easily as a hot knife cuts through butter and 2-minutes later your cell phone dances to the...
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How do Discovery Insure know you’re a good driver?
What’s makes you choose one car & home insurance company over another? Is it because: You’re getting the best deal you possibly can, and You’re not going to have hassles if you claim? Funnily enough, for your insurance company it’s about the same two things: Are...
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InsuranceFundi has been running for almost a decade & we have more than 600 published blog posts.
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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