Claiming for SARS medical expenses may seem complex, but it really isn’t! As long as you have your medical aid certificate (if applicable) and any qualifying medical expenses along with receipts, SARS will do all the medical tax credits calculations for…
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Pet insurance
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…
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
How to get ready for tax season
A look at how to get ready for tax season. First published in City Press but updated for current tax year. Tax season in South Africa always runs from 1 March of the previous year, to 28 February of the…
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…
A pinched nerve is pinching my budget
As I'm writing this I'm really in excruciating pain due to a pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder. It's actually impossible to explain the pain sensation but I'd rather you just try to imagine and not have to experience…