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Paul Nixon, Head of Behavioural Science at Momentum, in conversation with Janez Vermeiren about insights from Momentum’s Money Fingerprint and what it reveals about Janez’s money habits.

Discover what your Money Fingerprint^TM reveals

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

5 Essential questions to ask your financial adviser in 2026

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A relaxed man drinks coffee and smiles at his rising investment growth on his laptop while a storm rages outside his window.

How to handle your investments in volatile markets

Invest & save 10 MIN READ

Back view of a man facing the sunset symbolising optimism about the changing culture of financial advice in South Africa.

The financial advice culture in South Africa

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A middle-aged man counting money notes and probably thinking of where to get financial advice.

Where to get financial advice in South Africa

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A group of students working together in a library setting, symbolising how an education savings plan supports their academic journey.

How to make your child’s education more affordable

Invest & save 5 MIN

Senior couple embracing next to a red vintage car with scenic hills in the background, symbolising safe and enjoyable road journeys in South Africa.

5 road safety tips for South African drivers

Short-term insurance 5 minute read

A little boy rides his bicycle while his dad gently pushes him forward. The father feels at ease, knowing he has life insurance in place to protect his family.

Why family health risks don’t define your family’s financial future

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

A woman completing her Momentum LifeReturns digital health and fitness assessment on her smartphone.

Save on life insurance with a smartphone fitness test

Life insurance 4 MIN READ

A young woman informing her doctor about a living Will she has in place in case something happens to her.

Top reasons to create a Living Will

Estate planning 8 MIN READ

Parents on either side of their young daughter, looking inside a small savings kitty, teaching her the importance of early saving.

How to build wealth at any age

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A smiling family of three gathered around a glass jar, filled with savings, symbolising financial planning and saving habits.

Money and savings: 5 reasons why you’re struggling to save

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A red car on a wet road during heavy rainfall, with storm clouds overhead and trees in the background highlighting climate change and road safety awareness.

The insurance risk of climate change

Short-term insurance 7 MIN READ

A joyful woman leans out the passenger window of her car, smiling and celebrating peace of mind, knowing her life insurance policy protects her loved ones.

Secure your loved ones’ future with life cover

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

Smiling couple meeting with a financial advisor, discussing future financial planning.

Smart moves, secure future – talk to a financial adviser today

Financial advice 4 MIN READ

An established couple taking stock of their expenses. The woman is writing costs while the man holds receipts and invoices.

6 steps to successful budgeting

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A young toddler sits in the back of the car while his mom sits in the front. Both are leaning out the window, and the toddler is kissing his mom on the cheek.

6 ways to keep your life insurance policy in great shape

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

A woman gardening and nurturing her plants, representing retirement savings growth.

How to boost your retirement savings

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A cartoon illustration of an African woman in a short-term insurance claim dilemma shouting “aikona” with a speech bubble.

Understanding your home insurance policy

Short-term insurance 9 MIN READ

A family of five walking in a field with dad holding the little boy and mom holding the little girl while the older girl walks ahead of them.

Building generational wealth with a retirement annuity

Invest & save 3 MIN READ

A healthy young couple playing soccer with their two children outside.

How to plan for medical expenses in retirement

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A retired man picking and stacking fresh tomatoes on a farm with his grandchildren.

Two-pot retirement system guide

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A young woman at home, sitting on the floor, accessing her digital savings account on her mobile phone with her Momentum Money card in hand.

Top 5 reasons to create a long-term savings plan

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A young man with coffee in hand, submitting his tax returns on his computer.

Tax benefits of a retirement annuity (RA)

Invest & save 3 MIN READ

A happy young couple on a laptop, sitting on the couch in their new home.

Benefits of saving for a home loan deposit

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A smiling middle-aged man updating his beneficiaries on his phone.

Why you should update your retirement annuity beneficiaries

Invest & save Estate planning 7 MIN READ

A young female professional thinking about her finances.

3 Easy ways to cultivate good money habits

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A lady sitting in a plan and looking through the window as she's listening to music on her headphones and working from her laptop.

How to pay for your next overseas holiday

Invest & save 7 MIN READ

5 Essential questions to ask your financial adviser in 2026

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A relaxed man drinks coffee and smiles at his rising investment growth on his laptop while a storm rages outside his window.

How to handle your investments in volatile markets

Invest & save 10 MIN READ

A group of students working together in a library setting, symbolising how an education savings plan supports their academic journey.

How to make your child’s education more affordable

Invest & save 5 MIN

Parents on either side of their young daughter, looking inside a small savings kitty, teaching her the importance of early saving.

How to build wealth at any age

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN

A woman gardening and nurturing her plants, representing retirement savings growth.

How to boost your retirement savings

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A family of five walking in a field with dad holding the little boy and mom holding the little girl while the older girl walks ahead of them.

Building generational wealth with a retirement annuity

Invest & save 3 MIN READ

A healthy young couple playing soccer with their two children outside.

How to plan for medical expenses in retirement

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A retired man picking and stacking fresh tomatoes on a farm with his grandchildren.

Two-pot retirement system guide

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A young woman at home, sitting on the floor, accessing her digital savings account on her mobile phone with her Momentum Money card in hand.

Top 5 reasons to create a long-term savings plan

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A young man with coffee in hand, submitting his tax returns on his computer.

Tax benefits of a retirement annuity (RA)

Invest & save 3 MIN READ

A happy young couple on a laptop, sitting on the couch in their new home.

Benefits of saving for a home loan deposit

Invest & save 5 MIN READ

A smiling middle-aged man updating his beneficiaries on his phone.

Why you should update your retirement annuity beneficiaries

Invest & save Estate planning 7 MIN READ

A young female professional thinking about her finances.

3 Easy ways to cultivate good money habits

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A lady sitting in a plan and looking through the window as she's listening to music on her headphones and working from her laptop.

How to pay for your next overseas holiday

Invest & save 7 MIN READ

Senior couple embracing next to a red vintage car with scenic hills in the background, symbolising safe and enjoyable road journeys in South Africa.

5 road safety tips for South African drivers

Short-term insurance 5 minute read

A red car on a wet road during heavy rainfall, with storm clouds overhead and trees in the background highlighting climate change and road safety awareness.

The insurance risk of climate change

Short-term insurance 7 MIN READ

A cartoon illustration of an African woman in a short-term insurance claim dilemma shouting “aikona” with a speech bubble.

Understanding your home insurance policy

Short-term insurance 9 MIN READ

A young woman informing her doctor about a living Will she has in place in case something happens to her.

Top reasons to create a Living Will

Estate planning 8 MIN READ

A smiling middle-aged man updating his beneficiaries on his phone.

Why you should update your retirement annuity beneficiaries

Estate planning 7 MIN READ

Paul Nixon, Head of Behavioural Science at Momentum, in conversation with Janez Vermeiren about insights from Momentum’s Money Fingerprint and what it reveals about Janez’s money habits.

Discover what your Money Fingerprint^TM reveals

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

5 Essential questions to ask your financial adviser in 2026

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN RAD

Back view of a man facing the sunset symbolising optimism about the changing culture of financial advice in South Africa.

The financial advice culture in South Africa

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A middle-aged man counting money notes and probably thinking of where to get financial advice.

Where to get financial advice in South Africa

Financial advice 5 MIN READ

Parents on either side of their young daughter, looking inside a small savings kitty, teaching her the importance of early saving.

How to build wealth at any age

Financial advice Invest & save 5 MIN

Smiling couple meeting with a financial advisor, discussing future financial planning.

Smart moves, secure future – talk to a financial adviser today

Financial advice 4 MIN READ

A young female professional thinking about her finances.

3 Easy ways to cultivate good money habits

Invest & save Financial advice 5 MIN READ

A smiling family of three gathered around a glass jar, filled with savings, symbolising financial planning and saving habits.

Money and savings: 5 reasons why you’re struggling to save

Financial advice 5 MIN

A little boy rides his bicycle while his dad gently pushes him forward. The father feels at ease, knowing he has life insurance in place to protect his family.

Why family health risks don’t define your family’s financial future

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

A woman completing her Momentum LifeReturns digital health and fitness assessment on her smartphone.

Save on life insurance with a smartphone fitness test

Life insurance 4 MIN READ

A joyful woman leans out the passenger window of her car, smiling and celebrating peace of mind, knowing her life insurance policy protects her loved ones.

Secure your loved ones’ future with life cover

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

A young toddler sits in the back of the car while his mom sits in the front. Both are leaning out the window, and the toddler is kissing his mom on the cheek.

6 ways to keep your life insurance policy in great shape

Life insurance 3 MIN READ

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