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…
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.
Learn about personal finance
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…
Money management tips for 2021
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…
Personal finance basics
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…
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…
Can you insure your shares?
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…
What to do when you’re involved in a car accident
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…
How to survive the increasing fuel price
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…
Excess on car insurance explained
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…
Review your insurance
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…
How to save more money
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…
My worst money mistake
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…