Why You Absolutely Should be Investing in Education
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” (Benjamin Franklin) Investing for your children’s education is one of the great non-negotiables as it provides the foundation for a bright future. As always, however, there’s more than one way to skin this cat. Should you opt for a tax-free savings account or an endowment fund? And […]
Why You Absolutely Should be Investing in Education
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” (Benjamin Franklin) Investing for your children’s education is one of the great non-negotiables as it provides the foundation for a bright future. As always, however, there’s more than one way to skin this cat. Should you opt for a tax-free savings account or an endowment fund? And […]
‘Power of a moustache’: How Movember encourages men’s health, awareness
Last year, thousands of people across the country saw November as an excuse to grow a moustache — and, as a result, raised over $18 million for men’s health. The global Movember movement, which began in Australia, addresses the little-discussed fact that men are dying too early. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men […]
5 Life Insurance Mistakes That You Should Avoid
There are many good reasons to consider buying a life insurance policy, such as a recent marriage, a new baby, or taking on a large debt (like a house) loved ones would have trouble paying off if something happened to you. Or perhaps you have witnessed first-hand the impact that a death has on surviving family members’ finances. […]
The Importance of Movember
What is Movember? Throughout the month of November men are encouraged to grow their moustaches to raise awareness and spark conversation for men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. Why Men’s Health? The state of men’s health is in a crisis. Simply put, men are dying too young. Gender is one of […]
Can You Take Out Life Insurance on Someone Else?
Taking out insurance on someone else’s life might sound a bit macabre. But this is not about secretly taking a bet that someone is going to die soon. Insurers won’t let you take out a policy on a stranger. In South Africa, it is possible to take out a life policy on someone else, provided […]
