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…
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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How to find a financial adviser
It's often good to find a financial adviser and get some professional advice. But beware of the salesman and snake-oil merchants though.
How to choose the best gap cover
So how do you choose the best gap cover? It really depends on your own circumstances but there are some key elements to consider.
How Gap Cover works
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.
Gap cover; another insurance
Gap cover is the insurance you need for the difference between what the medical aid will pay for a procedure or specialist versus what they actually charge
Do you need Critical Illness cover?
Critical illness cover is an insurance policy that pays out if you are diagnosed with one of the specific illnesses or conditions on a predetermined list.
Income protection
You’re more likely to be temporarily out of a salary due to chronic illness or the recovery from a medical procedure. Hence the need for income protection.
Life Insurance – Putting a value on YOU
Your most valuable asset is likely YOU and your ability to provide an income for yourself and your dependents. See how important life insurance really is.
Insurance for household contents
How to calculate the amount of cover you need for household contents. Being under-insured will have an impact on your claim payout.
How does Gap Cover work?
Most of us are familiar with private medical aid and understand the importance of it, but what about Gap Cover? It's one of those things that we don't necessarily want to pay for, if we can even afford it, but…
Is pet insurance worth it?
Being a pet owner I'm often wondering whether pet insurance is worth it. There's certainly a great case to be made for it, but it's also an extra expense and as with human medical aid, there are always exclusions, limits…
4 Mistakes to avoid when you are in a car accident
Being in a car accident is stressful but just imagine having your insurance claim rejected because of something silly you did! That could be a financial disaster and make your unpleasant situation far worse. Don't let that happen! Take a…
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