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So, You’re in Your 30s. Here’s the Insurance You Actually Need.

Welcome to your third decade on Earth - a strange mix of being old enough to remember what a dial-up tone sounds like, but young enough to still want to call your dad’s friends “uncle”. You’re living your life, building a career, a side hustle, a family, or a home, and next thing you know, you’re met with all sorts of responsibilities no one warned you about.


Waiting Periods vs Late Joiner Penalties: What’s the Difference in Medical Aid?

So, you’ve finally decided to join a medical aid. Maybe you’ve landed a full-time gig, started a family, or just realised that private hospital bills are no joke. Whatever your reason, welcome! But if you’re joining a little later in life or after being uncovered for a while, you might bump into two confusing terms: waiting periods and late joiner penalties.


May 2025’s Top 5 car brands in South Africa: a tiny rate drop, a big GWM leap

June kicked off with a small but meaningful win: the repo rate dropped by 0.25%, taking prime down to 10.75%. It’s not a game-changer just yet, but when every rand counts, we’ll take any help we can get.


Personal Loans vs Business Loans: What’s Best for Self-Employed South Africans

Being your own boss in South Africa sounds like living the dream, right? No clocking in, no Monday morning standup, no awkward small talk in the office kitchen - just freedom, flexibility, and the hustle you call your own.


Preparing for the Inevitable: Life Insurance vs Funeral Cover

Life Insurance or Funeral Cover: which one better serves the need to protect you and your family?



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Understanding Data Costs

The rise of the Smartphone has completely revolutionised the way we use our cellphones. While there’s no denying that the added features are very c ...


The Road to Independence

Buying your first car is a major milestone on the road to becoming fully independent. But with independence comes responsibility and one of your fi ...


What the new national budget means for you and your finances

On 22 February, the South African Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, delivered his annual budget address in Parliament. While the budget, which s ...


11 home maintenance must-do’s</br></br>

You’ve taken the leap and become a homeowner and now there other things you need to think about in order to keep your property in tip top shape.


Cat Behaviors by Age

Cat behaviors usually develop and are practiced by kittens by the time they are six month old. Understanding normal behavior will help owners decid ...



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