Plan now, save later: smart shopping ahead of the festive rush

Plan now, save later: smart shopping ahead of the festive rush

Imagine hearing the constant beep of the till as you watch your total climb higher and higher. It's October, and while the festive season...
Getting married? The Focus talk you need to have before tying the knot

Getting married? The Focus talk you need to have before tying...

The real, foundational work for a successful marriage is in the financial alignment you achieve. You’re madly in love, planning the wedding, and debating canapés,...
It pays to maintain your credit health

It pays to maintain your credit health

The three digits that represent your credit score reflect some of the most important financial information about you. Yet, most South Africans don’t know...
20 good money choices for Q4 2025

20 good money choices for Q4 2025

As we enter the final quarter of 2025, it's important to assess your financial position and make strategic decisions that benefit you now, and...
The Hidden Costs of Sticking with the Wrong Medical Aid

The Hidden Costs of Sticking with the Wrong Medical Aid

Every year between September and December, South Africans face a critical crossroad: review their medical aid before premium hikes, or passively accept increases and hope for the...
The Smart Australian’s Guide to Buying (and Owning) Life Insurance

The Smart Australian’s Guide to Buying (and Owning) Life Insurance

Most of us buy life insurance at a milestone, first home, new baby, a business loan, and then forget about it until a renewal...
Why you still need insurance even if your car is old

Why you still need insurance even if your car is old

Too many drivers think that the cost of insuring an older car isn't  worth it. But with around 800,000 vehicle accidents* reported in South...
Honouring your family’s legacy starts with a conversation

Honouring your family’s legacy starts with a conversation

When we think about heritage: culture, traditions and values often come to mind. Something that is considered less frequently in this context, but is...
Carin Meyer, Product Head: Wills and Deceased Banking at FNB

From Silence to Signature: 54% rise in Will drafting through FNB...

As Wills Week shines a spotlight on the importance of estate planning, FNB is encouraging South Africans to take action in protecting their legacies...
Sarah Nicholson, customer experience and platform manager of JustMoney.co.za

JustMoney advises smart money moves regardless of rate direction

With the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) set to announce its latest repo rate decision today, 18 September, JustMoney.co.za advises South Africans to focus...
Johan Marxx, Personal Financial Planner at ASI Financial Services

Life insurance and Heritage awareness: building a legacy for future generations

When Gogo Thandi passed away, her family was left with more than just grief. She had been the heart of the home. Her wisdom,...
Safeguarding your family's future starts with a solid, legally binding will

Safeguarding your family’s future starts with a solid, legally binding will

By Walter Combrink, Life Risk & Fiduciary Manager at Momentum Financial Planning Life moves fast. We start new jobs, get married, welcome children, launch businesses,...