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Maintain your home for optimal property value

Maintain your home for optimal property value

4 July 2022 · Harper Banks

Home maintenance is an expensive but essential activity. We have a look at why it is important and how you can use it to optimize your property value.

Pet insurance – affordable or a luxury?

Pet insurance – affordable or a luxury?

29 June 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

Pet insurance is rising in popularity. But how does it work, and are premiums affordable for the average pet owner?

How to prepare your car for a long-distance trip

How to prepare your car for a long-distance trip

28 June 2022 · Harper Banks

We consider preparations needed to undertake a long-distance road trip.

Should you take out a loan or rent-to-own?

Should you take out a loan or rent-to-own?

27 June 2022 · Harper Banks

We compare personal loans to new finance models that are emerging, such as rent-to-own, which offers the same solution in a different format.

Why "insurance fronting" for your children is a bad idea

Why "insurance fronting" for your children is a bad idea

22 June 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

We examine the consequences of “insurance fronting” for your children and investigate legal ways to decrease your children’s premiums in South Africa.

Are you paying too much in bank fees?

Are you paying too much in bank fees?

21 June 2022 · Fiona Zerbst

We find out how you can bank with savvy, to best manage fees and charges.

What’s the minimum income for a car loan?

What’s the minimum income for a car loan?

20 June 2022 · Harper Banks

When you apply for vehicle finance, your lender will consider several factors when assessing your application, including your income.

No money to spare? Here's how to start saving

No money to spare? Here's how to start saving

13 June 2022 · Raaziq Majiet

While you may be staying afloat, saving is a goal that may seem completely out of reach, with some lifestyle changes you can reduce your stress, and make your money stretch just a bit more.

Can you get a loan while under debt counselling?

Can you get a loan while under debt counselling?

13 June 2022 · Harper Banks

Debt counselling will inevitably have a positive impact on your finances, which may tempt you to acquire further credit. We consider whether this is feasible.

7 Habits to reach financial freedom

7 Habits to reach financial freedom

12 June 2022 · Harper Banks

We have a look at what financial freedom is, and we identify seven positive habits that you should follow as part of your routine.

How Gen Zs are using their credit cards

How Gen Zs are using their credit cards

8 June 2022 · Harper Banks

Gen Zs have a unique perspective on credit cards and managing credit card usage. We consider these patterns, and what we can learn from them.

A step-by-step guide on how to manage debt

A step-by-step guide on how to manage debt

7 June 2022 · Harper Banks

We have a look at the steps you can take to regain control of your debt, and we consider how you can stay motivated while working through the process.