InsuranceFundi was inspired by a couple of financial advisors who want to help South African consumers make the most informed insurance & investment decisions. Over the last 6 years, the blog has gained massive popularity and cemented itself as one of the leading independent financial services websites in the country.
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Should I start saving up now for my child’s tertiary education or rather take out a loan when they turn 18?
With the unemployment rate at an all-time high in South Africa, it is critical for those of us who are parents, to be reminded of the importance of education. Providing your children with the best possible education, to develop a sought-after skill or trade, is only going to give them greater opportunities to find and/or create employment as entrepreneurs when they become adults.
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Is Government deliberately getting in the way of a private healthcare COVID vaccine rollout?
Balancing the books of a medical aid scheme must be an extremely difficult job at the best of times, but can you imagine the pressure private healthcare schemes, in South Africa, are under at the moment? Not only are the COVID claims rolling in thick and fast, but the...
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Drive less, pay less, with King Price’s chilli insurance
Let’s be honest, car insurance is 1 of those monthly expenses we’d all like to save on… And the reality is that many of us spend less time on the road because we’re working from home. So, if you’re not driving as much as you used to, shouldn’t you be paying less for...
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Why do you need Severe Illness Cover if you are on a medical aid?
Private healthcare in South Africa doesn’t come cheap! Most households that can afford to belong to a medical aid scheme spend a few thousand bucks a month for the reassurance that if they get sick, they can afford the best treatment possible. You might have more than...
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Pay 2020 premiums for your Discovery Health medical aid for the first half of 2021!
If you belong to a medical aid in South Africa, there’s a fairly good chance you are with Discovery Health. It’s been around 25+ years since Discovery Health launched in South Africa, followed by their incredibly successful Vitality loyalty program. Discovery is,...
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Does your accounting and tax advice extend to your client’s financial wellbeing?
You can count on one hand the people who really know our deepest, darkest secrets…literally! First, there are our parents. Guaranteed they will tell anyone within earshot about everything from your first nappy change to the time you were 10 years old and decided to...
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Interested in starting your very own financial services business?
What’s the first thing that springs to mind when you hear the words “Big Mac”? McDonald’s, right? Possibly, you’ve eaten more than a few of them in your lifetime. So, why would you do that? Their burgers must be good or else you wouldn’t be buying them. Could it be...
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Has 2020 changed your financial goals?
2020 has probably made you realise how quickly things can change and it has you re-evaluating what you want out of life, for you and your family. We all have things we’re looking forward to doing, working towards and planning. If you and your family’s bucket list has...
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Are you an experienced Financial Advisor looking for a new challenge?
Why would anyone want to become a financial advisor? Does it have something to do with the fact that you are your own boss? Or maybe because it is one of the few ways available to earn an above-average income? Maybe it has nothing to do with money and everything to do...
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Momentum Multiply members saved R829 million last year and now it’s even easier with their App
Rewards programmes aren’t new. The "link so you can save” strategy has been around for an awfully long time, with Adrian Gore and his innovative crew pioneering it all two and a half decades ago. Since then most local insurance companies, investment houses, banks and...
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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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