Should you use your home loan to buy a car?
By Athenkosi Sawutana Financing your car with your home loan can have its advantages and disadvantages, hence it is important to speak to your broker before doing it....
Is life cover necessary when you have group risk cover?
Group cover provides financial protection in the event of injury and death , but is it it enough on its own? Many consumers believe that being insured under...
Ensure that your insurance claim is fully paid
Failing to read the terms and conditions in your insurance contract can lead to your claims being rejected. Moneyshop approached Marius Neethling, personal lines underwriting manager at Santam,...
Do you need an alarm to buy home insurance?
Installing a burglar alarm can have many benefits. But how much impact does it have on your home insurance? Many insurance buyers believe that installing a security system...
Dance into the new year without debt
Make sure that you kick-start your year on a high note with these tips. There are only a few days left before we step into the new year...
Can you negotiate grace periods for your repayments?
Certain life events could happen that may demand you to reshuffle your finances, even for just that month. Is this possible and how do you go about this...
Should you borrow from your life insurance?
While life insurance is designed to provide financial assistance in the event of death, it can also come in handy when you are facing an emergency. You have...
How to save while on budget
Often when you ask people about the reasons they don't save, you will hear many interesting stories, including not having money. Saving money when you are on a...
5 tips for a debt-free Christmas
Don't let the festive season leave you swimming in debt. Christmas might be the season to be merry but often it is also the time of bad financial...
Selling a house? You might a need a bridge loan
A bridge loan can help you while you are awaiting the proceeds from the sale of your house. However, it also has a downside. Whether you are selling...