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Are you financially secure enough to buy your first home?

Are you financially secure enough to buy your first home?

14 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

When you buy your first home, you need to make sure you’re in a secure financial position so that you can stay afloat in spite of your increased financial responsibility. But are you aware of all the costs you’ll have to carry?

If someone had your medical aid details, could they benefit in your name?

If someone had your medical aid details, could they benefit in your name?

13 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

With credit fraud on the rise, most of us know the importance of keeping our general personal details safe, such as ID number, home address, and contact details. But were you aware of the need to keep your medical aid or insurance details safe?

Can your insurance application be rejected because of your credit score?

Can your insurance application be rejected because of your credit score?

12 January 2021 · Athenkosi Sawutana

A credit score is used by lenders to determine how likely it is that you will repay a loan on time. It is also a factor in interest rates and loan qualifications. But can it be used to determine the success of your insurance application?

How to budget for charity and balance it with your savings

How to budget for charity and balance it with your savings

11 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

Charity is not a compulsory expense and thus it is usually excluded from budgets. However, if you donate money on the spur of the moment, it could throw your budget off course. We look at how you can budget for goodwill, and how you can give whe...

How to keep your vehicle safe while you’re out on the road

How to keep your vehicle safe while you’re out on the road

10 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

If you plan to drive to a holiday destination, you’re probably aware of how dangerous it can be to get stranded on the side of a road in the middle of nowhere. By making the right preparations, you can keep yourself out of this pickle.

What do financial advisers actually assist you with?

What do financial advisers actually assist you with?

7 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

It seems straightforward to assume that a financial adviser will assist you with your finances. But have you really considered what that would entail? Does a financial adviser do your taxes for you? What role do they play in assisting you with f...

How to convince your lender to report your good credit history to the bureaus

How to convince your lender to report your good credit history to the bureaus

6 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

Every month you diligently pay your creditors, but when you check your credit score, you notice that your credit report remains unchanged. After enquiring about your credit score, you find out that your creditor hasn’t reported your ...

How safe is it to “tap” your bank card when you make payments?

How safe is it to “tap” your bank card when you make payments?

5 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

Everyone is avoiding physical contact nowadays, which means that cards that can be “tapped” – or be used simply by hovering around card machines – have become popular. But how safe is it to tap your card rather than t...

Is travel insurance necessary for local trips?

Is travel insurance necessary for local trips?

4 January 2021 · Isabelle Coetzee

Although travel insurance is often included when you purchase flight tickets with your credit card, experts will still advise you to take out additional travel insurance for big trips. However, is this necessary when you’re travelling locally?

Is it wise to invest in industrial property?

Is it wise to invest in industrial property?

31 December 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

You may already be aware that commercial property is a fair investment option – and sometimes even more profitable than private property. But did you know that focusing on industrial property could also offer you good returns?

New Year resolutions to help keep you away from bad debt

New Year resolutions to help keep you away from bad debt

29 December 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

With the new year around the corner, you may be resolved to get your finances in order, and to spend the next year growing your net worth. So how would you go about doing this?

Tips and tricks to reduce your spending each month

Tips and tricks to reduce your spending each month

27 December 2020 · Isabelle Coetzee

Even when you set yourself a proper budget, it’s easy to get carried away when you’re faced with temptation, such as a fun night out with friends or a wholesome lunch with your family. There are, nonetheless, ways to reduce your sp...

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