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Make the most of the expected rate cuts and prepare for a new financial era

19 September 2024

A possible reduction in prime lending rates is expected to be announced by the Reserve Bank tomorrow, and in what is expected to be the first of several decreases, South Africans have a chance to increase savings and strengthen their personal finances, Liberty says.

Life insurance is expensive, confusing, and untrustworthy – except it’s not

16 September 2024

In South Africa, only 10% of adults own a life insurance policy. According to Yaaseen Albertyn, Executive Head of Business and Client Solutions at Metropolitan, this is a shockingly low figure for what is an essential financial tool.

Cancer is rising for young people

11 September 2024

Cancer incidence in young people is increasing worldwide, multiple studies have shown. Sanlam’s most recent claim statistics found 26% of all cancer claims were from clients younger than 45.

Relying on life insurance or savings to protect your children’s future? Here are 3 reasons to consider education insurance

29 August 2024

Ismael was a great dad, read the Facebook post. Past tense – because at the relatively young age of 45, Ismael suffers a stroke, leaving his wife Nabilah and two young children behind.

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