Financial goals and group savings – Metropolitan funeral cover for burial societies

18-03-2024

In an economic landscape marked by uncertainty and financial instability, traditional funeral savings for individuals often fall short of meeting the diverse needs of most South Africans.   Th...

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Proper planning with a Metropolitan Funeral Plan - Your send-off, your way

14-11-2023

Funerals are an inevitable part of life. While we all hope to live long and happy lives, it's essential to be prepared for the unexpected. The death of a loved one can be an emotionally challenging ti...

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Don't fall victim to cyber fraud

14-11-2023

It's November and we’re edging closer to the festive season rush. If it’s not early Christmas ads, Black Friday specials are everywhere.  Traditionally, Black Friday is an event that takes pla...

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Where there’s a Metropolitan Will, there’s way less drama

11-09-2023

The importance of having a Will and estate planning. Have you ever thought about what will happen to your loved ones and your belongings after you're gone? Beyond the policies and pension payouts t...

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The journey to financial freedom starts with a single step and expert financial advice!

31-05-2023

The journey to financial freedom can be a challenging one. The terminology isn’t the easiest to understand and unless you studied something in the Commerce space or know a friend of a friend who’s an ...

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What is financial freedom?

26-04-2023

The concept of freedom, and more so, financial freedom has taken many shapes in the 29 years of our democracy. As we approach and commemorate Freedom Day this month, let’s explore what it means to be...

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8 steps to help you with your budget

08-03-2023

Uncertain times call for clear decisions around how we spend our money. One of the first steps when creating your financial plan; whether monthly, by quarter or with a more long-term view, is to monit...

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The 4-steps of financial planning and how to get started

30-01-2023

The holidays are over; the kids are back at school; and for some, the convincing promises and undertaking we made on New Year’s Eve - to take control of our finances, is a distant memory as we fall ba...

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You can survive the holidays without breaking the bank

07-12-2022

2022 is coming to an end. The year-end fatigue has set in and the countdown to the holidays has begun. Another element that comes with the end of the year is 13th-month bonuses and stokvel dividends f...

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Building a money savvy nation through financial literacy

29-08-2022

Building a money savvy nation through financial literacy. South Africans are innovative; there’s no doubt about it. But when it comes to matters related to our financial wellbeing, we tend to take ...

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