Whether it’s a student loan, vehicle financing or retail credit accounts, it’s likely you’ve incurred some form of debt in your early 20’s. It’s easy to understand why life or disability insurance may feature at the bottom of your list of priority expenses. However, there are rather compelling reasons to buy risk cover while you’re young, in your prime and insurable. There is a common misconception that you don’t need insurance because you’re young and healthy. […]
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Choosing your medical plan for cancer
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in South Africa and may become even more prevalent – medical journal, Lancet, predicts a 78 percent spike in cancer cases by 2030. Despite the prevalence of the disease and the high price tag associated with cancer treatment, medical aid schemes in South Africa do not automatically cover all treatment costs. Comprehensive medical aid options that provide cover both in and out of hospital usually have unlimited […]
Continue readingExciting Vitality updates for 2017
Our Vitality members are living healthier, longer lives than anyone else in the country! And next year, we’re offering you even more ways to get healthy and get rewarded. What’s new for 2017
Continue readingExciting Vitality updates for 2017
Our Vitality members are living healthier, longer lives than anyone else in the country! And next year, we’re offering you even more ways to get healthy and get rewarded. What’s new for 2017
Continue readingDoes the colour of your car influence your premium?
There’s a myth that has been working its way around about how the colour of a vehicle significantly impacts insurance costs, with the thinking that red or black cars cost the most to insure. In fact, this cannot be further from the truth. Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip explains… “Actually, most insurers have very little interest in the colour of your car. What they do look out for is information about whether the driver has had […]
Continue readingDoes the colour of your car influence your premium?
There’s a myth that has been working its way around about how the colour of a vehicle significantly impacts insurance costs, with the thinking that red or black cars cost the most to insure. In fact, this cannot be further from the truth. Discovery Insure CEO Anton Ossip explains… “Actually, most insurers have very little interest in the colour of your car. What they do look out for is information about whether the driver has had […]
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Teach your children about financial goals
Preparing your children for their financial future is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. For many parents, talking about money can be an uncomfortable subject and discussing finances with your children can feel both personal and scary, but they need to learn if they are to make wise decisions concerning their own finances. It’s best to start teaching these lessons early on in life, if you think about teaching manners or language, it […]
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The six steps to successful investing
Winter has passed, trees are starting to blossom and the sun is setting later. Now’s the time to start afresh, with six easy steps to help you make wise financial choices and guide you on your journey to investment success. We also take a look at investing and saving for retirement as well as the importance of planning and measuring your progress regularly. Planning for retirement success Keeping you inspired this spring, as a Discovery Invest […]
Continue readingThe six steps to successful investing
Winter has passed, trees are starting to blossom and the sun is setting later. Now’s the time to start afresh, with six easy steps to help you make wise financial choices and guide you on your journey to investment success. We also take a look at investing and saving for retirement as well as the importance of planning and measuring your progress regularly. Planning for retirement success Keeping you inspired this spring, as a Discovery Invest […]
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Tips to make your fuel go further
The price of fuel is expected to go up at the beginning of October after a recent period of fuel price reductions. This can affect people that spend a lot of time commuting quite drastically, but the more time you spend on the road the more opportunity you have to drive economically and try curb the cost of inflation to your financial plan. Mass plays a big role in saving fuel, a small engine in a […]
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