Articles by Isabelle Coetzee
Home extensions: What should you consider?
While admiring your home on a sunny afternoon, you might think it’s time to tackle that home extension you’ve envisioned since the day you signed your lease. So where do you begin?
Credit Score: The value of ‘opening an Edgars account’
When seeking advice on how to remedy this, you constantly hear a single phrase: “Just open an Edgars account”. Rumour has it that paying off a pair of shoes can establish your credit record, and have it blossom into a meaningful reference.
This is why travel insurance is a must
Travel insurance is often seen as an additional expense that can be altogether avoided if travellers are careful. However, this "luxury" might be the difference between life and death.
Should you buy property with your friends?
As a result of high property prices, first time buyers are purchasing homes with friends instead of picking family as fellow investors. We had a look at the advantages and disadvantages of this.
How can the Insurance Ombudsman help you?
Whether your issue is with a short term or long term insurance provider, there is an Ombudsman that can step in and help you resolve your grievance.
Hunting for the ideal apartment
During this time of year you need to give your current landlord notice if you’re interested in finding a new apartment. Once this is done, you join thousands of other candidates in the cut-throat race to find the ideal home. We find out h...
COVID: Should you move your money abroad?
With an ongoing recession and a global pandemic that’s forced the South African economy to a standstill, you may be concerned about your local investments. We got in touch with investment specialists to find out whether this is the right ...
COVID: Which businesses have thrived under lockdown?
The national lockdown, which came into effect in March, has had a dramatic impact on local businesses. In this part of our Covid-19 series, we find out which businesses have managed to excel – in spite of the economic shut down – a...
COVID: Retrenched and freelancing? Set up your home office like this
With the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the majority of South Africans to be in lockdown, many have now turned to working from home. So, how can you ensure you maintain your productivity in your new work environment? We found out.
COVID: Will life cover pay out if you die from Covid-19?
With the global pandemic continuing to raise havoc and the rising infection rate in South Africa, you may have wondered what this could mean for your insurance products, such as your life cover. Will your insurer pay out if you pass away from co...