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Selling your house can be one of the biggest challenges you’ll ever encounter in your life. This is not only because of the time and money spent investing in it and your accompanying emotions, but also because of economic factors. But is it wise to sell your house during the Covid-19 pandemic?

In this part of our Covid-19 Content series we chat to an industry expert to understand how you can make the most of your employee benefits especially during this time, and why you shouldn’t be tempted into payment holidays or potential benefit downgrades.

Global economies have come under extreme financial pressure recently, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It’s precisely during times like these that an individual may require cash from funds they had previously “saved for a rainy day”. In such volatile financial times it’s always best to focus on that which can be controlled – such as your individual spending and saving habits.

The novel Coronavirus has put a lot strain on many employers’ finances. Due to the imposed lockdown companies have found themselves laying off workers, cutting working hours, and cutting salaries.

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 corona-related causes?

A lot of emphasis has been placed on the importance of Covid-19 testing if you suspect that you might have been in contact with the virus. However, this has also caused a surge of confusion, with people not being sure about where to get tested, the cost involved, and whether medical aid makes provision for this.

Since entering the lockdown, many South Africans have struggled to meet their financial obligations. In some cases, they’ve had trouble meeting their insurance premiums. Will your insurance provider reduce your premiums during this time?

In June, JustMoney conducted a survey to find out whether our readers were keen on taking payment holidays for their credit accounts. Close to 1400 readers participated in the survey, answering six questions each.

The current pandemic has undoubtedly resulted in people increasingly doing introspection. Whether it be health wise, financially, and even career wise. For many people who’re closer to retirement the consideration of taking an early retirement especially if they have co-morbidities, may be tempting.

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.