Whilst a hospital plan is technically a type of Medical Aid, the core difference is straightforward: a hospital plan covers you when you’re admitted to hospital, while comprehensive Medical Aid covers both hospital stays and everyday healthcare costs like GP visits, chronic medication, dental check-ups, and eye tests.

Stokvels are one of the largest informal savings systems in the world. The concept is simple, and that is exactly why it works. A group of people agree to contribute a fixed amount on a regular schedule. The pot rotates, or accumulates for a shared goal and everyone benefits. No credit check. No complicated contracts.

The time has come for you to renew your driver's licence. You're probably already dreading dealing with the admin, the queues snaking out the door, and the looks of exasperation on the faces of disgruntled government employees. Our quick driver’s licence renewal guide will help you get it done in no time.

South Africa has a thriving car modification culture. From lowered Golfs in Jozi, mobile boom boxes and kitted out and lifted bakkies in the Karoo, South Africans love standing out by “uniqueifying” their rides. Most of those modifications are perfectly legal. Some are not. And almost all of them have implications for your Car Insurance that your insurer expects you to know about.

Every year, around July, SARS opens filing season and millions of South Africans have the creeping realisation that they have tax returns to submit. Some people panic. Some do nothing and hope for the best. Some get a pleasant surprise in the form of a refund.The good news is filing is simpler than it used to be.

Tax is confusing. Medical aids are confusing. Put them together and it can feel impossible to figure out. Is claiming medical expenses back from tax really worth it? We explain how it works to help you make up your mind about whether or not you want to.

Life Insurance tends to sit at the bottom of the financial to-do list. It's benefits are not as immediate as the car payment or as tangible as the medical aid debit order every month. But for South Africans in their 30s and 40s, navigating growing responsibilities and a stack of debit orders that seems to get taller every year, it's one of the more consequential decisions you'll make.

Saving your money is easier with some banks than with others, with interest rates and bank fees affecting how fast your savings grow. Here’s what to look for when comparing savings accounts to ensure you get what best suits your needs.

Learn how to spot a loan shark in South Africa, know the red flags and understand the legal caps. Compare registered lenders on Hippo today!

So you want an SUV, but not a brand-new price tag. Smart move. A two-to-five-year-old SUV gives you most of the space, safety and kit of a new one, without that gut-punch of first-year depreciation that someone else has already absorbed for you.

Hippo 2.0 was rebuilt to make finding cover simpler, faster and more personal. It's mobile-first, easier to navigate and, with the Hippo guiding you at every step, a lot nicer to use.

Third-party liability insurance only can seem like a cost-saving option over comprehensive insurance, but an incident involving your car could end up costing you more than you bargained for.