Why is it important to shop around when deciding on or upgrading a credit card? Well, interest rates differ from bank to bank and profile to profile, as do the terms and conditions of each product.

TransUnion operates as the primary credit bureau in South Africa, managing data for both consumers and enterprises, helping South Africans navigate the credit market and verify significant purchases.

With the nationwide rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system and the impact on insurance premiums, 2026 marks a pivotal year for South African motorists.

In the grand scheme of life, you don't have to worry about trying to decipher the difference between a medical aid and a hospital plan. We know it can feel like you are trying to understand why the chicken crossed the road - we all think we know, but do we really? That's where hippo.co.za comes in to save the day. Let's start with the basics.

Your car suddenly won’t start. You lose your job unexpectedly. Your child needs urgent medical treatment. We don’t like to think about these things, but the reality is that life is unpredictable and you won’t always have enough savings to cover these unexpected expenses. That’s where emergency funds such as a Personal Loan can come in handy: they give you access to cash quickly in times when you need it most.

Medical cover has a funny way of feeling trivial right up until the moment you really need it. One minute you’re healthy, busy and telling yourself you’ll “look into it later”. The next, you’re staring at an emergency room bill that feels like an April Fool\s joke and wondering how things escalated so quickly.

Medical Aid can be one of the most important monthly expenses in many households. If you’re looking for Medical Aid, taking the time to understand what you really need can help you avoid paying for benefits you don’t use or, worse, finding yourself undercovered when you need the support.

Business Insurance often lands somewhere between “urgent” and “overwhelming” on a business owner's to-do list. You know it’s important, you're just struggling to find the time (and the right provider).

Looking for Car Insurance - a process that usually starts with good intentions but often ends with a quick decision made under pressure. A renewal reminder pops up, a friend recommends a provider, or a dealership slips an option into your paperwork and suddenly you’re insured… without really knowing what you’ve signed up for.

Life Insurance usually follows a seminal life moment: a new baby, a bond approval, or a growing sense that other people now depend on you. Even though the language can feel technical and the temptation to put it off for another month is strong, try to include it in your insurance portfolio as soon as you are able to.

At long last, South Africa is showing small signs of economic recovery. Inflation has cooled a little and optimism is flickering back. Yet ask almost any household how things feel day to day, and the answer is still: tight.

Did you know that South Africans now keep their vehicles for an average of 5 to 7 years, sometimes 10 years? This is well beyond the typical manufacturer warranty period. With vehicle sales reaching their strongest levels in over a decade and the market projected to continue growing, comparing your coverage options has never been more important for protecting your investment and managing maintenance costs effectively.

If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to be more on top of your finances, here’s a simple place to start: your insurance. New comparison data shows that South Africans are saving an average of R1208 per month* by reviewing and switching their insurance cover - not because they’re opting for less protection, but because they’re better informed.

January arrived with a basket of goodies for South African motorists: borrowing is a little cheaper, and filling up won’t sting quite as much either. Let’s start with the interest rate. Prime has eased down to 10.25%, shaving a bit off those monthly car repayments. It’s not the kind of drop that changes your life overnight, but you might suddenly find a bit more breathing room in other spending categories like groceries or petrol.

How would you like to be remembered? Some prefer a funeral where family and friends wear bright colours and release multi-coloured balloons while others want a cremation so that their remains can be scattered in the ocean. But what would it cost? We take a closer look...

There are more than 150 'open' medical schemes in South Africa. These are schemes that any member of the public is allowed to join subject to the rules of the scheme.