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Poor spending habits hamper consumers’ savings

18 July 2016 | General

At least once in the last year, 57% of South Africans found that their income did not cover their living expenses. Recently released in the 2016 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor, this statistic highlights that consumers are understandably struggling to stretch their household budgets, and that many South Africans are not being as financially astute with their spending as they could be.

Saving on insurance in 2016

13 July 2016 | General

For the first time in more than twenty years South Africa’s household savings as a percentage of disposable income turned negative. In light of this and the upcoming savings month, Alexander Forbes Retail, recommends that you evaluate your insurance policy and make sure that you are only paying for insurance cover that you actually need.

Tightening your belt without compromising on savings

12 July 2016 | General

Don’t allow your hard-earned savings to suffer during the downtimes, Michelle Beetar, Managing Director of Experian South Africa offers advice during this National Savings Month.

South Africans could pay more to bury loved ones

06 July 2016 | Funeral Cover

With food prices continuing to increase, rising fuel prices and high electricity tariffs - South Africans could see the average cost of burying a loved one rising significantly in the short-term.

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

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

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Why SA needs to build a stronger savings culture

05 July 2016 | General

Don’t save for retirement (just yet): Rethinking South Africa’s employee benefits model

05 July 2016 | General

Poor financial literacy holds back many South African savers

05 July 2016 | General

Insurance Disclosure 101: You’ve told your friends about your medical history, have you told your insurer?

01 July 2016 | Life Underwriting

Why it is important for businesses to be insured against workers’ injury, illness or death

29 June 2016 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

Why income protection is important for millennials

28 June 2016 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

Income protection gaps – a truly global challenge

28 June 2016 | Dread Disease and/or Disability / Critical Ilness

Are family trusts still relevant?

23 June 2016 | Estates & Wills

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Poor spending habits hamper consumers’ savings

Saving on insurance in 2016

Tightening your belt without compromising on savings

South Africans could pay more to bury loved ones

Why SA needs to build a stronger savings culture

Don’t save for retirement (just yet): Rethinking South Africa’s employee benefits model

Poor financial literacy holds back many South African savers

Insurance Disclosure 101: You’ve told your friends about your medical history, have you told your insurer?

Why it is important for businesses to be insured against workers’ injury, illness or death

Why income protection is important for millennials

Income protection gaps – a truly global challenge

Are family trusts still relevant?