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The two-pot system and your Metropolitan retirement savings

12-03-2024

The two-pot retirement system is a system that will cover retirement funds, including retirement annuity and Preservation Fund plans, with certain exceptions. The previous implementation date of 1 Mar...

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The right mindset for the new year - Together we can start 2024 stronger

18-01-2024

For many, the new year is a time to reflect on our aspirations for the months ahead, but it can also be a time that brings with it recurring financial hurdles and anxieties.   Recent data...

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The year 2023 - A lesson in resilience and coming out on top

13-12-2023

For the Metropolitan community, the dawn of 2023 was not just the start of a new year; it also signalled a significant year in our history as it marked our 125-year anniversary.  We launched t...

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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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Metropolitan rated number one at prestigious industry awards

20-10-2023

Metropolitan takes top spot in the Long-term Insurance: life industry category at the Ask Afrika Orange Index 2023/2024, cementing its commitment to clients. 10 October 2023: Metropolitan Life was ...

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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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Women as breadwinners. Financial empowerment and analysis of the money hurdles they face. 

15-08-2023

Gender roles and the financial responsibilities each are perceived to operate within have transformed over the years. Evolving societal behaviour and earning potential sees an increasing number of wom...

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Raising future generations of financially savvy kids

18-07-2023

Once upon a time, in the not-too-distant past, discussing money, especially with children, was considered unnecessary. In many households, topics around money were surrounded by secrecy and mystery, l...

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How to contact our client care team

20-06-2023

Putting our clients first and providing you with excellent service is our top priority, but sometimes, despite our best efforts, things may not go as planned. We want your experience to be an exceptio...

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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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A unique funeral plan for your family

23-06-2022

Throughout our lives, we have a will to do right by our families. That may mean sacrificing a vacation so that your daughter gets swimming lessons, or taking on a second job for an added income stream...

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We’re building a talent pipeline with our ground-breaking Metropolitan Graduate programme

24-03-2022

It’s official. We’re very excited to announce the launch of our inspiring new, first-of-its-kind Metropolitan Graduate Programme. This programme is close to our hearts here at Metropolitan, where t...

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Moving beyond one-size-fits-all financial planning

24-03-2022

A new year means new beginnings, new possibilities, new opportunities, and new experiences. It also means fresh chances. Things may or may not have panned out the way we wanted last year, but reflecti...

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Level up your financial game and claim your power!

15-02-2022

The most common complaint insurance companies receive are from customers who are unhappy about claims handling. We have all heard the stories from family or friends creating the perception that insure...

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South Africans are encouraged to level up their financial game and start the year stronger!

27-01-2022

Knowledge is power! This is particularly true when it comes to financial well-being.  A lot of challenges and pain points that most people face could be avoided if they had the right information ...

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Spending your insurance pay out: To splurge or to save?

29-10-2021

There have been many instances where people have received large sums of money from an insurance pay out and have blown it all unwisely. The TV series I Blew It shows a few examples of this and many ha...

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#MyPeopleMyEverything Digi-series: Ep1 featuring Refilwe Modiselle

22-09-2021

Motho ke motho ka batho babang. Meaning that no person is an island... These are Refilwe Modiselle’s opening words as she ushers us into her life story in Metropolitan’s first episode of their ...

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What's an income plan and why's it important?

01-07-2021

You’ve worked hard all your life. And now it’s time to cash-in your retirement savings and enjoy your golden years. But before you go ahead and start ticking off that bucket list, there’s still one mo...

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The ABCs of retirement planning

29-06-2021

Hands up, if you, like most people, don’t know your provident from your pension fund and everything retirement-related leaves your head spinning. We all know that saving for our retirement is one o...

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The importance of life cover

23-06-2021

We all want those we love to be taken care of when we pass away. Whether it is to provide them with enough money to take care of their daily needs, or to repay a loan, life cover allows us to achieve ...

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My People are My Everything

23-06-2021

The people in our lives, past and present, paint a complex but beautiful canvas that forms the backdrop of who we are. So much of the learning and growth we experience throughout our lives happens ...

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Momentum Metropolitan secures accreditation for four mass vaccination centres

26-05-2021

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings has completed the registration and accreditation of four mass vaccination centres in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria, and expects to start administering vac...

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