Financial & Legal

If you have a car, home and family, insurance is definitely something that is worth investing into. But with the overwhelming amount of insurance choices out there, how do you know which ones are essential? Remember to choose insurance packages that suit your needs. If you have too much coverage …

What you should know about ‘pay per k’ car insurance You may have heard about the latest car insurance product to hit South Africa. It’s a new type of comprehensive car insurance offering that hinges on consumers paying for their cover by monitoring their mileage. It’s meant to make insurance …

Car insurance has been given a bad reputation. This is mainly because apart from additional car expenses like; financing, petrol and maintenance, car insurance is seen as an “unnecessary” expense as it’s never useful until you need it. And, while that might seem like the case, just like health insurance …

Financial literacy has long been an issue in South Africa. Developing a national savings culture, ensuring consumers understand how to use credit responsibly and banking the un-banked are just a few of the top line issues we have fought to address since democracy, with varying degrees of success. However, much …

European nations are one of the most liberal when it comes to the legalization of cannabis-based products. Though each country has its own set of laws when it comes to the plant which means that there will be different levels of legality. Cannabidiol has been deemed safe to use in …

While a personal loan may have been something you would never have needed or considered before, times have suddenly changed. With the economy in such a bad state due to Covid-19 and so many households losing an income many people in South Africa are considering taking out a personal loan …

As the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing national lockdown has continued, many people are taking increasingly worse financial hits. If you’re lucky, your salary was only reduced by a few percent, but there are lots of South Africans who’ve been placed on unpaid leave or lost their jobs entirely. It’s a …

Whatever your plans were for 2020 it probably did not prepare you for what was to come. Due to COVID-19 many people have lost their jobs, have closed their businesses and have suffered financial loss. If ever there was a time to tighten your belt and get creative with your …

When you first get a credit card it can be very tempting to rush to the stores and spend. Used responsibly, a credit card can be a very helpful financial tool. Your Credit is a lot like your health, to keep it in good condition you want to take care …

Many families have been hit hard with the National COVID-19 lockdown that was implemented by the government. It has forced many of us to look at our income and expenses as there isn’t much income in our households at the moment. There are a few things you can do to …

One of the most valuable things we can teach our children is good personal finance habits. The way that our children learn to manage their money is going to play a vital role in their future. Here are some fantastic finance tips for kids from Rusty Tweed: Be A Great …

Money concerns are worries that many people share. It is a common misconception that you need to make big changes to get yourself out of debt or to save up for something expensive. The truth is that if you make some small, simple changes you will be in a much …

There are many reasons why you may have a case for a personal injury claim. Personal injury is the legal term for an injury to your body, mind or emotions, as opposed to an injury to property. If you have suffered a personal injury and you have a case these …

Starting a family is the biggest commitment that a couple can make to each other, as parents and also financially. It is essential to ensure that you know what to expect financially before you have a baby so that you can plan for these expenses. It may be worthwhile chatting …

Questions mount when you become a property owner, and especially when you become a landlord. The purpose of owning rental property is very narrow: generate income on your investment and ultimately get more out of it than you put into it. You will have to make a lot of decisions …

Debt can quickly abolish your financial dreams. Irrespective if you have a mountain of financial responsibilities or you are carrying a minor balance on your credit card every month, having too much debt make it impossible to move forward. Paying off one’s debt necessitates, determination, persistence and dedication. Have a …

With the festive season fast approaching and expenses getting high it is important to look at your finances so you can make it through the silly season with enough cash on hand. While we may try to keep expenses down as much as possible the fact is that Christmas time …

Apart from buying your dream house, a vehicle is the second-largest purchase you can make. Not only does that come with more responsibilities, but it is also scary. Purchasing a vehicle requires a substantial amount of money that may seem difficult to attain. But there are financial service providers who …

Rothy’s is a relatively new brand in the fashion industry since it has only been around for three years. But what makes it stand out above the rest is that its shoes are made of entirely recycled plastic. As of late, it has used over 30 million plastic bottles that …