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The 3 P’s to avoid financial overindulgence during the festive season

The festive season is almost upon us and with it comes a few end-of-year indulgences.

Just like a healthy lifestyle, everything needs to happen in moderation. If you overspend during the silly season, you could risk becoming over-indebted or struggling to get back into your monthly financial routine. Here are a few tips to help you avoid overindulgence during the holiday season. Continue reading “The 3 P’s to avoid financial overindulgence during the festive season”

Making the most of your medical aid

In last week’s episode of the Hello Doctor show, Dr Michael Mol spoke to studio guest Damian McHugh about medical schemes.

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The average middle-class South African family has no retirement plan, no life insurance, and no medical aid scheme in place. Of those who do have medical aid, one in four are saying: “I’m paying way too much for medical cover, and have nothing to show for it”. The truth is though, people might not understand or know about the benefits they have available to them.

Here, we answer some of your FAQs about medical aid
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Five easy ways to start saving money, today

Worryingly, around 30%* of South Africans say that they don’t save money each month because they simply don’t have any money left at the end of the month to put away. Does this sound like you? Then read on, because we’re going to share with you our tips on how you can start saving money right now, simply by making a few small lifestyle changes. Overcoming the initial hurdle to start saving is easier than you think!

The discipline of saving starts with changing your attitude towards it. If you want to save successfully, you need to be serious about it. Metropolitan suggests the following five steps to help you cut back on day-to-day lifestyle expenses, so you can rather bank that money into your savings.
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