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Why is my car insurance premium so damn expensive?
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What on earth is an MSA?
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How much profit do medical schemes actually make?
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Medical Aid
How medical schemes spend your money
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Jun 24, 2019When a member of a retirement fund in South Africa passes away, a death benefit becomes...
My Goals
Tax in the investments world
Feb 25, 2018As an investor, it is quite important to understand when and how your money could be taxed. Understanding the...
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Christmas in January – The story of an enterprising mother
Jan 15, 2018Let me tell you a story about my mother and why we always celebrated Christmas in...
Fees
The question most people don’t ask when investing their money
Jul 11, 2017The question most people don’t ask when investing their money – whether it is for retirement...
Debt
Save yourself 10 years of bond payments
May 25, 2017Statistically, the largest debt that an average middle-class household will ever owe is the mortgage loan...
Household Finance
How much Dstv is really costing you
Feb 15, 2017A common excuse for not investing is not having enough money left over after all the...
My Goals
Donations and tax – To give or not to give?
Jun 27, 2019Some say that charity doesn’t hurt, but in some cases it can. Did you know that...
Legacy
Intestate succession – What happens if I die without a will?
Jun 19, 2019Death has a deep emotional impact on us all – particularly on the loved ones that...
Legacy
Drafting a will – what you should consider
Jun 18, 2019A will is a very important tool when it comes to the distribution of the hard-earned...
Debt
Is all debt bad debt?
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Hit a pothole? You can claim damages
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