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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How to find the best car insurance
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,…
What is a balloon payment
Buying a new car is always exciting, but it sure comes at a high cost! Sometimes more than what we can afford. It's easy to become emotionally attached to the car and do whatever it takes to be able to…
How Samantha paid her car debt
A story from Samantha, a personal finance YouTuber and reader of my blog, on how she paid her car debt. Find her videos here. My name is Samantha and I'm a 34 year old Zimbabwean living in Johannesburg for the…
Should you sell a car and share one car as a couple?
Does it make financial sense to sell a car and to share one car as a couple? How would you go about doing the calculations for this?
Festive season car insurance tips
The festive season is rapidly approaching, and millions of South Africans are preparing for the annual exodus to the summer holiday hotspots. Whether you are planning a long road trip through our neighbouring countries or a relaxed drive to a…
How much car can I afford?
Car ownership is essential for many South Africans, but even if you don’t absolutely need a car, it sure makes life easier! The convenience of just going to where you need to be can’t be underestimated. But how much car…
Muthu’s out of control debt
A real story from a reader about his out of control debt - unedited Mine started late 2014 when I just got a permanent job after a successful graduate programme. I decided to buy a car with my first salary,…
Why your car insurance premium is probably too high
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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Save money on your car insurance
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!
What is good debt?
In last weeks radio interview discussing why people get into debt, I was asked about good debt. What is good debt and is it okay to have it? It's a question I often get asked and hence I decided to write…
Should I sell my car?
My partner and I are in a very fortunate position where we both own a fully paid for car. This is great and super convenient, but does it really make financial sense? I've been thinking about whether I should sell…