The reality is, during your 20s, you slowly begin to build a collection of valuables. You may not even realise it, but that TV, the gaming console, the designer clothes, your personal laptop, the appliances in your kitchen—all of these items add up. Usually, in their 20s people accumulate a sizable number of assets.

When the Uber wave first hit South Africa in 2013, it didn’t just bring ride-hailing convenience to the palm of our hands; it shook up the entire taxi industry. Fast forward a few years, Bolt joined the race, and now e-hailing is as South African as biltong and braais.

In this edition of Hippo's Around the Spend, we take a fun look at the popular Hyundai i20 and explore other iconic "i" products you could buy with the money you save by using Hippo. From tech gadgets like Apple's iPhone and iMac, to everyday essentials like ID cards and I&J’s crispy fish, we dive into how much you can stretch that R390* monthly saving. Whether you're a young driver in Gauteng or simply curious about where your savings can take you, Hippo is here to help you compare and get the best deals, quickly and easily.

Juliet will tell you how good it is - or in some cases why it’s not so good - while MrHowMuch will tell you how much it costs in real world terms and Hippo will help you save bucks on your car insurance. It’s a match made in petrolhead heaven.

Let’s talk about life insurance. Wait, don’t go - this isn’t going to be one of those heavy, doom-and-gloom lectures. Instead, let’s take a little journey back to 1945, where we meet Margaret Horton, a WAAF flight mechanic who had a rather unusual day at work.

Whether you’re sipping on your tea in a five-storey home in an upper-class residential area, find yourself comfortably ensconced in your three-bedroom townhouse in the more middle-class neck of the suburbs, no one is safe or exempt from being a victim of

Nothing embodies South African manliness more than a bakkie. And the Hilux has long been the alpha male amongst sports-loving, vuvuzela-blasting, replica jersey-wearing, shisinyama-mastering, salad-dodging, carwash-jolling, beer-savouring, biltong-vreeting, nature-loving, tool-wielding, hard-working guys across our World Cup-winning Rainbow nation.

From Midrand to Mamelodi, Alex to Alberton, and Soweto to Spruitview, Gauteng gents between 28 and 35 are buying Polos. They’ve hustled, side hustled, studied, and secured jobs to get these iconic whips which are rightfully their pride and joy. They’ve grafted hard for these status symbols and the associated lifestyle of a Polo player.

Third-party liability insurance only can seem like a cost-saving option over comprehensive insurance, but an incident involving your car could end up costing you more than you bargained for.

Picture this: it’s life after lockdown and you are finally back on track with your budget. You’re relieved that you can afford to pick up those payments you decided to drop to spare your pocket. You can insure your car again… But then comes the shock: your premiums are suddenly far higher than what you were paying before the lockdown! What happened?

It's usually harder and more expensive to get car insurance again if you've had a break in cover. But reinsuring your vehicle after having cancelled in order to manage your lockdown budget is a vital step towards repairing your now-damaged risk profile.

While Hippo is driven by data, people are what interest us most. We’re obsessed with finding ways to save all South Africans money across a wide spectrum of products and services, all on one fast and convenient website where you can compare quotes side by side.

Besides potholes, perhaps the most common sight on South African roads is a Fortuner driven by someone wearing a Puffer jacket.

Insure your Suzuki Swift with Hippo and save money to splurge on your sneaker game. Discover how much you can save and what your sneakers say about you.

Unveil the essential role of event liability insurance in safeguarding the success and financial stability of events. Whether orchestrating corporate functions or personal celebrations, this insurance provides peace of mind, bolsters credibility, making it an indispensable asset for discerning event planners seeking to ensure seamless and secure events.

How would you like to be remembered? Some prefer a funeral where family and friends wear bright colours and release multi-coloured balloons while others want a cremation so that their remains can be scattered in the ocean. But what would it cost? We take a closer look...

In our constant quest to get every Bok-loving, braai-starting, loadshedding-defying South African to get the insurance they deserve, we got legendary Springbok Frans Steyn to team up with Hippo for our new campaign.

Our brand-new track featuring Toss, Loufi, and Chad Jones, produced by Peach van Pletzen, sheds light on this relatable struggle and sets the stage for our MonthEnd Anthem. In this article, we'll dive into the details of our MonthEnd Anthem and how it can transform your month-end blues.

Death, taxes and loadshedding are the three inevitabilities of (South African) life – and having life insurance can help your loved ones deal with all three, if you start early enough.

Are price hikes putting a dent in your bank balance? Here are some smart money-saving tips to fight the effects of inflation and keep your budget in the black.

They say what goes up must come down, but interest rates and inflation seem to be headed in one direction – up. If you, like millions of other South Africans, are battling to breach the gap as your wallet comes under strain, then an annual review of your costs is the way to go.

You take your side hustle seriously — so make sure you're insurance-legit!

Is your car on the shopping list of South Africa's brazen car thieves? Compare the list of the most commonly stolen cars with the bestselling cars and you'll notice that this country's thieves seem to favour the same vehicles as most of the honest population. Let's look at the most frequently stolen or hijacked vehicles in SA and how these numbers might affect you as an owner.

When planning for your next vehicle purchase, it’s important to consider how much money you’ll need to set aside each month for insurance. Let’s take a closer look at how much it might cost to insure the current top 10 best-selling vehicles in South Africa.

Let's make sense of what a total electrical grid collapse means for your insurance cover...

How do insurers determine your risk? And how much are you being charged for it? Find out what you can do to improve your risk profile, or at least lower your premiums.

SASRIA is insurance, but it's a little different to your personal, household and Business Insurance. It should definitely be part of your insurance cover, though. Here's why...

Ready to take a bite out of your monthly insurance premiums? Hippo will help you SAVE on everything from Car Insurance to Travel, Medical Aid and more.

Loyalty is great... but if you're doggedly sticking to the same insurer without checking if there are better options out there, your loyalty could be coming at a very high cost.

The recent, devastating KwaZulu-Natal floods killed hundreds of people and caused damage estimated in the billions of rands. What are the insurance lessons from this disaster?

Are you over-insured, under-insured, or not so sure? Discover the dangers of having too much or too little cover and find out how to get the balance just right.

To paraphrase the old Dire Straits song, there's no such thing as money for nothin'... particularly when it comes to insurance and no-claim bonuses.

With motorbikes being more fuel-efficient than cars, and scooters being the vehicle of choice for food delivery, we're seeing more and more bikes on the road these days. If you're considering joining the two-wheel brigade, here's what you need to know from an insurance point of view.

Hippo shakes up the insurance industry by telling consumers: YOU CAN FIND BETTER!

South Africa just saw its biggest interest rate hike in 20 years. Feeling the pinch? Here's how you can save money, quickly and easily.

Pet Insurance is vital for protecting your pup or caring for your cat because expecting the unexpected is a given for any pet owner. But how does it work?

Over the 12 months of 2012, about 130 000 electric cars were sold worldwide. In 2022, that many are sold in a single week, with 16 million electric vehicles currently on global roads. How does South Africa shape up?

South Africa's classic car industry is booming. Should you hop onto the trend? And if you do, how do you insure a classic?

Life insurance fraud is on the rise, and the fraudulent claims are getting more and more brazen. Here are some of the most shocking scams − all of which were foiled.

You know that driving recklessly could derail your Car Insurance claim... but do you know how the law (and your insurer) determine what qualifies as reckless driving?