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Category: Insurance

This section covers all you need to know about insurance.

We generally know about car and household insurance, but what about Life Insurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness cover, Medical Aid, Gap Cover, etc. Who needs these products? And what about funeral cover?

Scroll through the articles to find what you would like to know more about.

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Insurance in your rented home

Insurance in your rented home

by Brendan27 June 202229 July 2022Leave a comment

Insurance in your rented home: what are the responsibilities of the tenant and the property owner? Supplied by Naked You’ve just returned home after a long day at work, only to find that the geyser in your rented apartment has…

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Insurance rental
What car insurance is right for you

What car insurance is right for you?

by Brendan3 January 20225 May 2022Leave a comment

There are many car insurance products out there and it can become a bit overwhelming deciphering what they all mean, which can make it hard for you to decide whether it’s something you should consider getting or not. So then,…

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Insurance car
Can't claim from car insurance

7 things you can’t claim on from car insurance

by Brendan6 December 202127 June 2022Leave a comment

Did you know? Here are 7 things that you can't claim from your car insurance. Supplied by Naked. Car insurance is there to cushion you against the financial losses associated with unpleasant and unforeseen events such as the theft of…

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Insurance car
Funeral cover

Do you need funeral cover?

by Brendan9 November 20212 May 20222 Comments

Funeral cover is big business in South Africa! For many, funeral cover is deemed absolutely essential and some folk even take out multiple policies. But do we all need funeral cover? Is there a better way to do things, or…

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Insurance emergency fund
Pet insurance South Africa

Choosing the right pet insurance

by Brendan25 August 202129 July 2022Leave a comment

It might seem strange to be reading about finding the best pet medical aid on a personal finance blog; but have you ever considered the financial stress of a medical emergency for your pet? Even just “normal” visits to the vet can be…

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Insurance emergency fund, insurance
why you need third-party insurance

Why you need third-party insurance

by Brendan2 June 20212 June 2021Leave a comment

Why you need third-party insurance for your car even if you’re driving an old skedonk  Supplied by Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked Car insurance can be expensive, so it’s not surprising that up to 70% of the cars on South African…

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Insurance car
How to find the best car insurance

How to find the best car insurance

by Brendan21 February 202129 October 2021Leave a comment

Let's look at how to find the best car insurance, what to consider and why there is no standard answer. No single product will work for everyone. What is the best car insurance? Before jumping in to all the details,…

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Insurance car
What is cell phone insurance

What is cell phone insurance?

by Brendan20 October 202029 October 2020Leave a comment

So what is cell phone insurance and do you really need it? And more importantly, how does it work and what will it cover? Keep reading to get the answers to these questions and more. In partnership with King Price…

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Insurance household contents
Pet insurance

Pet insurance

by Brendan22 April 202022 April 2020Leave a comment

A slight deviation from the usual personal finance posts, here's one on pet insurance and why you should consider it. Yes, pet insurance. That's medical aid for your dog and cat. If that sounds silly then you probably don't realise…

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Insurance emergency fund, medical expenses, pets
How to find a financial adviser

How to find a financial adviser

by Brendan29 March 202013 May 2021Leave a comment

It's often good to find a financial adviser and get some professional advice. But beware of the salesman and snake-oil merchants though.

Financial Health, Insurance adviser
Gap cover

How to choose the best gap cover

by Brendan22 March 20206 October 2020Leave a comment

So how do you choose the best gap cover? It really depends on your own circumstances but there are some key elements to consider.

Insurance, Smart Choices Gap Cover, health, medical expenses
Gap cover

How Gap Cover works

by Brendan20 March 202019 July 2021Leave a comment

If you're wondering how gap cover works, you're not alone! Medical Aid covers healthcare professions up to a limit, but they charge more. Hence a gap.

Insurance Gap Cover, medical expenses

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