South Africans have always been known for resilience. Even after years of financial pressure, many of us are starting to look ahead with cautious optimism.
Why disability insurance is about more than car crashes and calamities,
and how it protected Marinda Cilliers when a chronic illness turned her world upside down.
When you’re young, healthy, and building your life, serious illness feels like something that happens to other people. But the truth is: illness doesn’t wait for you to be older or ready. It shows up without warning.
No one thinks a terrible disease will come their way, even less so when you’re as young as 29. That’s what happened to Marece and Delwin Lazarus; this is their story…
Every day, you show up. You work hard. You make plans, set goals, and take care of the people who count on you. That’s no small thing and it’s all built on something even more powerful than money: your legacy.
At just six weeks old, Nicus was found to have a heart murmur. No parent is ever emotionally prepared for such news. But being financially prepared can be the difference between surviving and falling apart.
Smart Moves for a Secure Future is a 4-part mini-series from Old Mutual that empowers South Africans to make informed financial decisions through expert advice on retirement, risk cover, illness protection, and the power of financial planning.
Most of us think a serious illness won’t touch our families. But Old Mutual’s claim stats show that an illness can happen to anyone. Watch this powerful story about Nicus, a 5-year old boy who left behind a lasting legacy of unconditional love and friendship.