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This is why you should ask your medical scheme for an annual claims statement
Even with a strict budget, a lot can happen in a year and you may lose track of your medical expenses, especially the costs that you cover out-of-pocket. It’s important to regularly assess your medical aid or hospital plan contribution.
Make rewards programmes work for you
Many retailers and financial service providers have introduced rewards programmes, or loyalty programmes, to retain their customers and make them feel appreciated. These programmes can help you save money, but you have to know how to make them w...
These factors will fluctuate your car insurance excess
When you take out car insurance, your monthly premium is a given. However, you may also need to pay an excess amount if you claim from your policy. But which factors may increase your excess, and how can you bring it down?
Is income protection available to everyone?
If you’re involved in an accident and you’re unable to continue working, how will you ensure that your bills are paid? One way to prepare for this is to take out income protection cover. However, can you do this if you’re a ...
Aligning your financial goals in a relationship
When two people enter into a partnership through dating, marriage, co-habiting, etc, usually there‘s an enormous amount of effort spent on finding commonalities. However, this process often neglects the financial status and long term goal...
How will your personal information be protected by your insurers?
POPI forces industries to reconsider how they handle client’s personal details. This is particularly good news for sensitive products, such as insurance. We find out what POPI is all about, and we see how your information will be protected.
How long does it take to change your credit life cover provider?
You have the right to choose your own credit life cover provider. But how long will it take to do this, and is it worth the effort?
Is it risky to pick out your own stocks, or could you stand to gain more?
Investing in the stock market can seem like an intimidating idea. It may seem safer to allow a specialist to manage your investment portfolio than to gamble with your own limited knowledge.
6 Ways you can secure lower interest rates
It’s tempting to be anxious when thinking about credit cards or loan repayments. However, having and living with credit is not a bad thing, if you manage it responsibly and approach it proactively. One way to do this is to secure low inte...
Higher income and lower living costs: All you need to know about “Geoarbitrage”
Did you know that if you moved to reduce your living costs, or moved operations to increase your income - otherwise known as “geoarbitrage” - you might be able to live your location dream?
Kids say the darndest things – about money. How can you help them?
The 20th of November annually marks World Children’s Day. To celebrate the day, we quizzed some kids about what money means to them. To our surprise, many of the children recognised the importance of money, and the value of saving it as a...
Which bank account is best for your child?
One of the best ways to teach children about the importance of money is by opening a bank account for them. With World Children’s Day just around the corner, JustMoney contacted the most prominent banks to compare kids’ bank accoun...