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Drive nice, it’s contagious

25 May 2016 | Motor

Last week alone saw two taxi crashes in which more than 10 people were injured in each crash. While the official cause of the crashes is unknown, many drivers may automatically assume it was the taxi driver’s fault. Could it also be possible that many South Africans do not treat taxis with the same courtesy that they treat other drivers? If you find yourself agreeing with this, you may want to rethink this approach.

Small business’ guide to professional indemnity insurance

24 May 2016 | General

Although silly mistakes may be made on a daily basis in most organisations, businesses that provide professional services to customers can face huge financial losses should small errors or inaccuracies be overlooked. Although business owners strive to employ only the best employees, no matter how experienced the individual, mistakes cannot be completely avoided. As the great Alexander Pope once said, “To err is human”.

Risks of being underinsured: Do you know the implications?

24 May 2016 | General

Local consumers are traditionally underinsured – a critical oversight that only gets worse during tough economic times, especially in light of the recent announcement by the SA Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee last week. While there was no change to the interest rate in May, it was reported that this is merely a pause and not a reversal, indicating that consumers should brace for a further rate hike.

8 Practical tips that will save you money and stress when buying a home

24 May 2016 | Product Offerings

Buying a new home is an exhilarating time, albeit time consuming and a little complex. It’s likely to be the largest financial transaction you will make and there are many legally binding documents you will need to sign – after the excitement wears off you could find this a little daunting. But with the right checks and balances in place, you should be well on your way to enjoying a brand new chapter in your life and in your dream home.

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If you had to choose one approach to protect your hard-earned investment cash from today’s market madness, which would it be?

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