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93 articles
Living together? Protect yourself financially

Living together? Protect yourself financially

South African law doesn’t recognise common-law relationships, which can cause financial problems! A cohabitation agreement will ensure financial protection.

17 May 2022
5 fun ways to teach your kids about money

5 fun ways to teach your kids about money

Budgets, banks and balance sheets – too boring for kids? Not if you have some fun learning about them! We found five fun ways to teach your kids about money.

12 April 2021
Sit tight – how to prepare yourself and your money for 2021

Sit tight – how to prepare yourself and your money for 2021

We’ve identified some big events that could affect your finance this year and come up with ways you can manage them.

09 February 2021
10 signs a financial adviser isn’t giving good advice

10 signs a financial adviser isn’t giving good advice

Get good financial advice and you’re more likely to reach your financial goals than a person who doesn’t get good advice. We find out what good and bad advice is.

07 December 2020
Low cost healthcare options if you can’t afford medical aid

Low cost healthcare options if you can’t afford medical aid

Many of us cannot afford medical aid. But we can still get some cover for healthcare costs. We look at what’s available, what it costs and what it covers.

09 October 2020
Actions creditors can – and can’t – take against you

Actions creditors can – and can’t – take against you

When you can’t pay all your debts your creditors can take certain actions such as suspending credit facilities. What else can they do and what can’t they do?

03 September 2020
Tax season 2020: a guide to the changes SARS has made

Tax season 2020: a guide to the changes SARS has made

South Africa’s tax season opens on 1 June 2020. We explain what tax season is, who needs to file a return on what date and other important tax information.

09 June 2020
How much to save for your baby’s university years

How much to save for your baby’s university years

Want your baby to have the best university education? We find out how much you might need to save so you can start planning and putting money away now.

25 May 2020
Can you really afford to have a baby?

Can you really afford to have a baby?

Your bundle of joy can cost more than a few bundles of cash! We look at some of the costs you need to budget for when you raise your children

11 May 2020
Gap cover: what it is and what it costs

Gap cover: what it is and what it costs

Medical aid helps you afford good medical care, but it doesn’t always pay all the costs you incur when you are ill or in hospital. Gap cover fills this shortfall.

09 March 2020
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