What Affects Your Home Insurance?
Home insurance is like a spare tire—you might not think about it often, but when you need it, you’ll be glad you have it. While it may feel like just another expense, having the right home insurance is a smart financial move. Insurers evaluate several factors when determining your premium. Here’s what you should know […]
Will SARS take a healthy chunk out my Life Insurance?
Life insurance isn’t exactly the most exciting topic, is it? We diligently pay our premiums every month, and if any frustration creeps in, we remind ourselves that it’s all for the financial security of our loved ones. At its core, life insurance is pretty straightforward: As long as you stick to your side of the […]
Insurance: The Thoughtful Christmas Gift That Lasts Beyond the Season
When it comes to Christmas gifts, many of us look for items that show care and thoughtfulness, but what if your gift could provide lasting security and peace of mind? Insurance may not be the first thing to come to mind during the festive season, but it can be one of the most meaningful and […]
The differences between Endowments & Unit Trusts
You’re sitting across the table from your financial advisor talking investments when he or she recommends you stay away from a unit trust and rather go with an endowment. Now you consider yourself to be as intelligent as the next person, but right now the question you’re dying to ask is: “What’s the difference?” Let’s find […]
Keep your money in the bank or invest with an asset manager?
What should you do with your spare money? Stick it in a bank account or invest in a unit trust fund, managed by an asset manager? It really depends on your answers to a few questions which we will cover in this blog post. Before we get into those questions, it’s a good idea that […]