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Category: Insurance

All you need to know about various insurance products such as Life Insurance, Income Protection, Critical Illness cover, Medical Aid, Gap Cover and vehicle and household insurance.

Is pet insurance worth it

Is pet insurance worth it?

by BrendanDecember 10, 2018February 5, 2021Leave a comment

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…

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Insurance medical expenses, MoneyMonday, pets
4 common mistakes to avoid when involved in a car accident

4 Mistakes to avoid when you are in a car accident

by BrendanNovember 26, 2018February 4, 2021Leave a comment

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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Insurance accident, mistake
Car insurance premium too high

Why your car insurance premium is probably too high

by BrendanOctober 4, 2018January 27, 2021Leave a comment

It's possible that your car insurance premium is too high and that you're paying more than you need to. Take a look at this post about why your insurance premium may be too high. By Sumarie Greybe, co-founder at Naked…

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Insurance, Save Money car, guest post
Save money on car insurance

Save money on your car insurance

by BrendanSeptember 20, 2018January 21, 20211 Comment

It's usually quite easy to save money on your car insurance by simply phoning around for quotes. It's tedious and take time, but you can save a lot!

Insurance, Save Money car
Who needs life insurance

Who needs Life Insurance?

by BrendanJune 28, 2018December 3, 2020Leave a comment

Life insurance is one of those things that most people feel they need, and Financial Advisors and telemarketers love selling it as it's probably quite an easy sell. A small monthly cost which when you die will turn into a…

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Insurance, Smart Choices life insurance, podcast
My worst money mistake

My worst money mistake

by BrendanFebruary 22, 2018October 15, 2020Leave a comment

My worst money mistake is really an awful story to recall but I was pleased to be able to share it on Mel's Postbox as part of her money series. In a nutshell, I didn't have car insurance when my car…

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Insurance, Smart Choices insurance, mistake

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