The Simply Blog
Articles and excerpts about financial literacy, financial education, life hacks, insurance products and the ways you can make and save money. Read our blogs to find out more.
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Critical illness cover: Fills in the gaps you didn't know you had
Critical illness cover pays a tax-free lump sum on diagnosis of a serious illness - filling the gap between medical aid and life cover.
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Income Protection Cover: What is it and why should I get it?
Temporary income protection pays a portion of your income if illness or injury stops you from working. Learn how TIP cover works and why it matters.
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Small business and the importance of entrepreneurial networks
Your network is your net worth. For small businesses in South Africa, entrepreneurial networks aren't just helpful - they're essential to growth and survival.
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The cost of NOT getting funeral insurance for your employees
Funeral cover is one of South Africa's most widely held financial products - and offering it to your staff is one of the most meaningful ways to show you care.
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Why get Group life insurance for your staff?
Group life insurance is one of the simplest, most tangible ways to show your employees that they are valued - and it's a smart business move too.
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Why do I need life insurance?
Life insurance is a promise to the people you love most - a safety net that lets them focus on healing instead of worrying about bills.
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Why is disability insurance necessary?
Your ability to earn is your greatest asset. Disability cover makes sure that if life throws you a curveball, your salary doesn't disappear with your health.
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How does life insurance take care of my children?
Money loses all value to you the day you die - but its value to those you leave behind is another matter altogether.
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Why you should consider life insurance for your employees
Staff Cover secures the financial futures of your employees' families - and is often more valuable than a pension fund or petrol allowance.
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Group Life Cover for SMEs - the right thing to do AND a smart business investment
Providing life and disability cover for your staff is more than the right thing to do - it's a smart business investment that boosts loyalty and performance.
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The Development and Trajectory of the Fintech Industry in Africa
Africa is experiencing a surge in fintech innovation - and South Africa sits at the forefront. Here's how Simply fits into that story.
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What is life insurance?
Life insurance is a financial tool many avoid thinking about - but one honest conversation now can mean massive relief for your loved ones later.
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Why just getting a funeral plan isn't enough
Funeral cover is one of South Africa's most sought-after financial tools - but choosing the right policy takes a few extra considerations.
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6 Tools you need as a small business owner
Building a brand takes courage and passion. Here are six tools - most of them free - that help small business owners manage their money and grow.
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Do I need life insurance?
Asking 'do I need life insurance?' is one of the most financially honest things you can do for yourself and the people you love.
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Your wedding and debt: you don't need to marry the two
The average South African wedding costs around R70 000. Here's how to plan a perfect day without entering your marriage in debt.
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3 Steps to Financial Freedom
Whether financial freedom is a goal or a means to other goals, three honest steps will get you moving in the right direction.
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Finding Your Financial Safety Net - How Much Life Cover is Right for You
How much life cover do you really need? It varies - but a few honest calculations can get you to the right number.
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5 Reasons SMEs Should Consider Group Cover
Group cover is more than a perk - it's an investment in retention, morale, and the families behind your team.
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Learning about money as an adult
Money was a taboo subject growing up - and that left me utterly unprepared. Here's the simple, life-changing advice I wish I'd had earlier.
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Savings 101
You don't need a huge salary or a financial degree to start saving. You just need to start.
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Group life insurance is different to individual life insurance
If you're a small business owner, here's how group life insurance differs from the cover you'd buy for yourself - and why it matters.
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Sjoe, babies are expensive
Measure your child in joy, not in money - but a little planning makes those joyful moments easier to enjoy.
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Simply #MoneyDiaries with Aisha Pandor
Aisha Pandor on bursary-budgeting, joint spreadsheets, paying off debt while saving, and the case for buying a home.
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Does your life cover match your life?
Marriage, kids, a home loan, retirement - five life events that should make you re-check your life cover.
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Why uninsured employees are bad for business
When a staff member dies or is disabled, the financial pressure often lands on the business. Group cover is how you avoid that.
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Teaching our kids to save
Saving is one of the most valuable gifts we can give our children. A few simple jars and conversations can set them up for life.
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Simply #MoneyDiaries with Belinda Mountain
Belinda Mountain on monthly spreadsheets, talking openly about money, and the discomfort that's worth it in the long run.
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Understanding Generational Wealth & How to Build It
Generational wealth gives your children a head start in life. Here are five practical ways to start building it today.
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