2026-03-20
Debt Consolidation can feel like a financial reset button if you’re caught in a tough spot. Instead of juggling multiple repayments each month, you move everything into a single instalment that is (ideally) easier to manage and lower than all your individual payments. The catch is that not every consolidation offer improves your position - some stretch the debt over a longer period.
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2026-03-19
It feels like Personal Loans become quicker and easier to access every year - which is great news for anyone who’s ever found themselves with a financial gap they need to cover. The catch is that convenience can make it tempting to sign before you’ve really unpacked the fine print.
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2026-03-18
When the Uber wave first hit South Africa in 2013, it didn’t just bring ride-hailing convenience to the palm of our hands; it shook up the entire taxi industry. Fast forward a few years, Bolt joined the race, and now e-hailing is as South African as biltong and braais.
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2026-03-16
March is shaping up to be a bit of a waiting game for South African motorists.
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2026-03-10
No matter who you are or what you drive, if you’re lucky enough to own a car in Mzansi, it’s your sanctuary. Your own bubble that gets you to work, does school runs, takes you on weekends away and holidays. Given the size of our country and the length of our commutes, cars are essential - making getting Car Insurance for them equally important.
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2026-03-09
The tech world is abuzz with acronyms, and you sometimes might feel like you need a PhD to decipher what they all mean, and more importantly what they have to do with your home internet needs.
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2026-03-06
Ready to take a bite out of your monthly insurance premiums? Hippo will help you SAVE on everything from Car Insurance to Travel, Medical Aid and more.
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2026-03-06
We think about our family all the time. Through good times and bad, they are the reason we get up every day and go to work, because we want to provide them with the best lives possible. Yet we don’t often think about what their lives might be like after we’ve gone, and unfortunately death is a destination as much as life is a joyful journey.
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2026-03-05
Life in South Africa is expensive, no matter who you are. Daily costs keep climbing, and most of us are just trying to stay afloat. Then something extra hits and you need cash you don’t have right now. That’s often when people turn to personal loans.
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2026-03-04
According to the Council of Medical Aid Schemes, only 14.6% of South Africans had medical aid in 2024. Medical aid offers financial protection when health issues arise and medical bills pile up.
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2026-03-03
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.
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2026-03-03
Your own, or any of your loved ones' funeral is not something you want to think about, but they are an inevitable fact of life. It's the final send off, and in Mzansi they are a respectful celebration of a life well lived. They are a communal gathering of loved ones, family and friends that often involve travel, catering, venue hire, the cost of a coffin or casket and the burial itself. The list goes on. Everything to make it memorable and meaningful requires a lot of co-ordination and often a lot of money.
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