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Top tips on saving for a better tomorrow

30 June 2021

South Africa’s savings culture – or lack of it – is well-documented.

Covid-19 job cuts hit SA women hardest, new claim stats from Old Mutual confirm

22 June 2021

Of the three million jobs lost in early lockdown – between February and April 2020 – two-thirds (2 million) were held by women. Now, over a year into the pandemic, the recently released Old Mutual Claim Statistics Report reveals that 58% of 2020 retrenchment cover claims were paid out to women, confirming that the economic impact of Covid-19 hit working women harder than it did working men.

Income protection policies: here’s what you need to know

21 June 2021

Income protection plays a critical role in maintaining the financial wellbeing of your loved ones if illness or injury prevents you from working. Problem is, many South Africans don’t fully understand how their policies work, because they don’t read their policy documents.

Myth: you only need life insurance when you are older

21 June 2021

When you are in your 20s and starting out in life, you can be forgiven for thinking about getting your career started, buying a car and enjoying your independence rather than buying life insurance.

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Question

If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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