Written or reviewed by Fiona Zerbst

Pet insurance – affordable or a luxury?

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Pet insurance – affordable or a luxury?

29 June 2022

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

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

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

22 June 2022

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?

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Are you paying too much in bank fees?

21 June 2022

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

Shopping showdown - which retailer wins at the tills?

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Shopping showdown - which retailer wins at the tills?

7 June 2022

This article compares the cost of basic goods and provides some tips on how to thrive in the supermarket aisles.

Which debts should you really pay off first?

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Which debts should you really pay off first?

2 June 2022

There are different schools of thought when it comes to which debts you should pay off first. We examine two approaches.

What does it mean to “pay yourself first”?

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What does it mean to “pay yourself first”?

31 May 2022

The term “pay yourself first” is a budgeting strategy that’s often recommended by financial advisers. We investigate how to implement it practically.

Offshore investing 101 – how much should you invest?

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Offshore investing 101 – how much should you invest?

24 May 2022

Offshore investing has significant financial advantages. We explore how to invest offshore and what it takes to secure great portfolio performance.

Complex and estate levies – what’s fair?

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Complex and estate levies – what’s fair?

24 April 2022

Living in a complex or estate has many advantages, such as heightened security and well-maintained public spaces. Communal living comes with a price tag, though.

How to cope with loan and debt defaults

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How to cope with loan and debt defaults

21 March 2022

South Africans are experiencing a debt crisis. We find out how you can cope with loan and debt defaults, and how you can get your finances back on track.

Money secrets that can hurt your relationship

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Money secrets that can hurt your relationship

8 February 2022

We share a lot with our partners – meals, bathroom space, children – but this doesn’t mean we’re comfortable revealing the ins and outs of our finances.

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Marriage and tax

13 January 2022

Did you know that your tax status is intimately connected to your marital status? It helps to know the tax benefits and burdens you can expect if you tie the knot. We spoke with some experts to find out.