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Tag: insurance

In this section we cover topics about medical aid, gap cover, life insurance, pet insurance, and home contents insurance.

Find out all about insurance and the various products you may need. Some products can be self-managed but for some, it’s best to speak to a professional.

Find out about what you should consider, and what may be applicable to you. Everyone obviously has very different circumstances and requirements and it’s good to understand what insurance products may be needed, and why. It’s pointless buying a product that you’ll probably never need.

There are several articles on car and household insurance as these are easy to manage yourself, and to switch when you receive better quotes. It’s obviously good to know what to look out for when making your decision.

Pet insurance South Africa

Choosing the right pet insurance

by Brendan25 August 202113 February 2023Leave 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…

Read More Choosing the right pet insurance

Insurance emergency fund, insurance
Learn about personal finance

Learn about personal finance

by Brendan23 January 202113 February 2023Leave a comment

It can be rather daunting to start to learn about personal finance. Where do you even begin? What's the most important, and how do you do it all if you don't have much money? This post is designed to give…

Read More Learn about personal finance

Financial Health debt free, insurance, invest, learn
Money management tips

Money management tips for 2021

by Brendan11 January 202120 September 2021Leave a comment

We've all had a somewhat challenging year and I thought to start the new year with some basic money management tips. Some may be things that you already do, and some hopefully are new to you, or they spark ideas…

Read More Money management tips for 2021

Financial Habits Budget, emergency fund, insurance, plan
personal finance basics

Personal finance basics

by Brendan27 September 202013 September 20211 Comment

I had a great chat with Terence Tobin recently on personal finance basics. Some of the basic aspects that you can look at right now. Watch the recording and read as I elaborate on the topics discussed. https://youtu.be/IwKnc6JWrKY Have an…

Read More Personal finance basics

Financial Habits Budget, estate planning, insurance
Car insurance tips

Festive season car insurance tips

by Brendan1 December 201912 January 2023Leave a comment

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…

Read More Festive season car insurance tips

Save Money car, festive season, insurance
Insure your shares

Can you insure your shares?

by Brendan20 August 201929 April 2021Leave a comment

It’s scary how often we hear about mismanagement, fraud and corruption within large companies in South Africa. And what’s scarier is how this affects the share prices of the companies and how this can affect our own investment portfolios. The…

Read More Can you insure your shares?

Investing insurance, shares
4 common mistakes to avoid when involved in a car accident

What to do when you’re involved in a car accident

by Brendan29 May 201912 January 2023Leave a comment

Being involved in a car accident can really shake you up. Even if it's just a minor bumper bashing. That's why it's important to know what to do when you're involved in a car accident and just try to follow…

Read More What to do when you’re involved in a car accident

Smart Choices accident, insurance
Increasing fuel price

How to survive the increasing fuel price

by Brendan10 September 201819 January 20232 Comments

Wow, the fuel price has surged in South Africa over the past few years and it seems like we're currently hitting all time highs. However, it's not just fuel, it's the general cost of living with rentals, groceries, clothing and…

Read More How to survive the increasing fuel price

Budgeting expenses, inflation, insurance, petrol cost
What is excess on car insurance

Excess on car insurance explained

by Brendan23 August 20185 May 2022Leave a comment

Excess on car insurance can be tricky to understand and are among the most contentious aspects of car insurance. Ernest North, co-founder at Naked, clears up common questions about insurance excesses and provides tips about checking whether you have the…

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Save Money insurance, knowledge
Review your insurance

Review your insurance

by Brendan13 August 201812 January 2023Leave a comment

When last did you review your insurance to make sure that you are adequately insured and still paying a fair price? I know it's a pain but it's worth doing on an annual basis, or possibly every second year if…

Read More Review your insurance

Save Money insurance, MoneyMonday
How to save more money

How to save more money

by Brendan29 July 201831 December 2020Leave a comment

Welcome back to Tebogo's Story on how he has transformed his finances. In this post he shares some great tips on how to save more money! We all need that. So take a look at how an ordinary guy manages…

Read More How to save more money

Save Money Focus, insurance, podcast, tebogo, track
My worst money mistake

My worst money mistake

by Brendan22 February 201812 January 2023Leave 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…

Read More My worst money mistake

Insurance, Smart Choices insurance, mistake

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