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The evolution of endowments – and why they’re more relevant than ever

17 October 2016 | General

Many investors remain sceptical about investing in endowments, due to the negative associations with old-generation products that traditionally charged high fees and offered lacklustre returns. However, given recent changes, now may be the perfect time to consider including an endowment in your investment portfolio.

Insurance needs: employed vs self-employed people

13 October 2016 | General

According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2015 Global Report, 73% of adults in South Africa see entrepreneurship as a good career choice and around 45% of the working- age population believe that they will be able to start a business, but only 9.2% go on to do so. In the modern world, where people have the option of being employed or to opt for self-employment, each individual in either of these employment categories has unique requirements to address their vastly different insurance needs.

The real cost of breast cancer goes well beyond medical treatment

13 October 2016 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

Nothing drives home the importance of insurance to deal with a devastating health crisis more than real life stories of people who have been there. With the focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hollard Life shares some insights from a breast cancer survivor in the hope that her journey will highlight the effects a cancer diagnosis can have on your lifestyle, work, finances and loved ones.

Growing cost of cancer treatment makes a well-rounded financial plan essential

06 October 2016 | General

The risk of developing a serious illness like cancer has increased with the rise in stress, obesity, inactive lifestyles and pollution, among other contributing factors.

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