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How can banks help you with your will?
Banks offer customers various services to help plan, draft and execute their wills. We examine the options banks and others provide for will and estate planning.
What does a lung transplant cost in South Africa?
Lung transplants became a topic of intense media interest when SA’s first Covid-related lung transplant was conducted. We consider the costs involved.
Buying a new car – what’s the real cost?
Letting your dream get in the way of reality can turn your shiny new wheels into sleepless nights. Before you sign on the dotted line, read this article.
Are unvaccinated people paying more for insurance?
This article examines how insurers approach vaccination against Covid-19, and how this could affect your finances.
Should you refinance your home?
In this article, we explore the reasons you may consider refinancing your home - whether renovating, planning for your child’s education, or consolidating debt
Life insurance – are you over- or underinsured?
In this article we consider how to tell if your insurance is fit for purpose, and if not, the adjustments you can make to ensure the correct level of cover.
Insuring your children
There are limits to the amount of cover that can be taken out on a child's life. We consider insurance products available for children, and the cover they offer.
Introducing your children to financial realities
For National Children's Month, we spoke to John Manyike, head of financial education at Old Mutual Limited, for advice for parents to introduce their children to the world of finances.
What your children learn from your money behaviours
There are many modes of operation when it comes to money. We consider various money personalities, and additional factors that shape children’s financial behaviour.
How to fund your postgraduate studies
Postgraduate studies often require self-financing, however, there are other options. This article outlines postgraduate funding options.
The importance of giving pocket money to children
This article considers the benefits of giving pocket money to children, and some methods for teaching them to make wise money choices later in life.
What are the best financial gifts for children?
Children love to receive shiny presents, but it’s often wiser to give them a gift that can help to secure their future. We consider the best financial gifts to give a child, and their tax implications.