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| Insured, but cash strapped? You could commit fraud and save on housing and food while you’re in jail or you could cut back on the amount you spend on insurance.
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    Smash, but no grab

    | Here’s how to avoid a ‘smash and grab’ along with advice and numbers in case you become a victim.
  • Insure against kidnapping

    | Companies with workers abroad should insure against kidnapping and offer training for such an event.
  • HIGHLIGHTS »

    Where to invest

    | When times are tough like they are now, how should one invest? Our expert knows…
  • Don’t accept prime!

    | Home loans to consumers have plummeted and banks are desperate. Negotiate — don’t accept prime!
  • Packing for Perth?

    Do you want to move to Perth? Do you own property?

    SA's 'wage apartheid'

    Whites in South Africa earn five times more than their black counterparts on average.
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    No interest on insurance

    Did you know that your bank is not allowed to charge interest on a homeowner’s insurance premium?

    Credit insurance's bad rap

    Consumer credit insurance in SA has a bad name and is seen by many as a scam.

    Safe from yourself

    Few people consider getting cover for personal liability. This could be a grave mistake.

    Living on the edge

    Battling financially? Should you cancel your risk policies?

    An arm and a leg

    Do you own a credit card? If so, you’re at risk and the costs can be more than you fear...

    Oil price to increase

    Alan Greenspan predicts oil prices will continue their upward march despite a US recession.

    Dangerous generators

    Generators are inherently dangerous and great uncertainty surrounds their insurance.

    Your salary inflation

    Salaries should increase on average by about 11.8% in 2008, an employment report shows.

    12 months to be ‘difficult’

    Unless something suddenly lets up, the next twelve months could become very difficult for many.

    Unit Trusts a good choice

    Unit Trusts offer huge benefits and are a great underlying investment for Retirement Annuities.

    Retiring early

    Want to retire early, before you start receiving a pension? Is a guaranteed income plan the answer?