Homeowners have traditionally been encouraged to think of their property as an investment because of its potential to increase in value. Today, there’s another reason to invest in your home – it could reduce your monthly expenses. Faced with electricity prices that have increased by between 8.76% and 9% this year, rising municipal charges and
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Life is full of surprises; unfortunately, not all are good. While you can’t predict every challenge, being financially prepared makes unexpected problems easier to deal with. Gavyn Letley, product head at specialist loans provider DirectAxis, says the first step is to consider what you can realistically insure for. “These are events that are difficult or
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As South Africans look ahead to 2026, New Year’s resolutions continue to focus on health and wellness – but financial wellbeing is quickly catching up. Recent studies reveal that while most people still pledge to take better care of their health, an increasing number are also committing to saving more and managing their money wisely.
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Millions of South Africans face unexpected financial shocks every year, yet many don’t realise they may already have insurance that covers their loan repayments if something unexpected happens. It’s called credit life insurance, and it can make the difference between keeping your financial footing and not being able to meet your obligations if your income
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