One of the biggest drives around Breast Cancer Month is education and awareness. There are many programmes in place to provide extensive knowledge and encourage support for those who are looking for expert advice. The PinkDrive website is an amazing site that offers a place to ask questions, find answers, enter events, raise money for […]
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WHAT WILL IT REALLY COST ME?
The current SA stats for breast cancer reveal that one in thirty-six women has breast cancer. Our blog last week spoke about the general costs and overall statistics of cancer, but today we’d like to get a little more specific as to the expected ‘realistic’ impact that breast cancer will have on those who may be […]
PLAN FOR THE HIDDEN COSTS OF BREAST CANCER
Last year we shared an article on my blog that spoke to the stark reality of the tragic impact that cancer has had (and continues to have) on almost every family in South Africa. It’s very rare, in fact, to meet someone who hasn’t either had cancer themselves, or has a close family member who […]
END OF THE MONTH SAVING TIPS
It’s never too late to learn something new! With the current pace of change, the human race is being forced to become better adapted to change – and that means that we are constantly learning new things. Whether it’s the software on your phone, the new car, a new job, a new relationship… we’re constantly […]
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO DREAD DISEASE COVER
One of the reasons that we have a blog and Facebook page is that this industry changes about as regularly as the price of petrol. A financial solution that we relied on five years ago may still apply, but it also may not. There may be better options, better approaches; better products, for your needs. […]
E-CIGGIES… THEY COST MORE
A brief walk through any public space will reveal the presence of a new type of technology. It’s not a new phone or tablet, it’s a cigarette; an e-cigarette. I came across this article in an email that explains why life insurers apply a loading for the use of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular, […]
WOMEN NEED TO PRESERVE THEIR FUND BENEFITS
Why do women need to preserve their fund benefits? Deep inside every man is the knowledge that women are stronger, more clever and just all-in-all better than us. Men seldom admit it, but they know it. What’s more is that women live approximately seven years longer than men do, which means that a woman aged […]
THINKING ABOUT VITALITY? NOW’S THE TIME TO CHOOSE!
Whilst we work with a variety of products – every now and then a super-duper deal comes along that we simply have to share on our blog! Discovery Life’s Integration philosophy of incentivising health and wellness management has resulted in powerful outcomes. Engaged clients experience 40% fewer claims than non-Vitality members and lapse rates of […]
HOW DOES YOUR BUDGET SHAPE UP IN SA?
Whilst we always view clients within their unique situation and tailor their financial plans to their needs and goals, part of knowing how to guide them involves an awareness of current trends and the economic landscape. One of these measures is found in the Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor that was published in early […]
WHAT KIND OF INVESTOR ARE YOU?
Recently we’ve shared several articles on investments, and then we came across this gem from Discovery! It digs a little deeper into understanding your own, personal, risk profile and how that pertains to your investment choices and behaviour. Remember, this is a snapshot typical behaviour types; before making any investment choices, let’s chat first! Identifying […]