Sue Torr
Staying at home to raise children and look after the family home is one of the most difficult, relentless jobs around. If you have a stay-at-home spouse, it is important to appreciate her economic value and the importance of the
To ensure the validity of a trust, the trust donor must relinquish control of the trust assets to the trustees. As such, one of the first functions of the trustees is to identify the various assets of the trust, prepare
An alternative to appointing a Curator Bonis or Administrator is to set up a Special Trust Type A, which is a trust created solely for the benefit of a person with a mental or physical disability which prevents him from
Investment markets are by nature volatile and accepting short-term fluctuations is an investment fundamental. Markets move in cycles through peaks and troughs and, as an investor, you need to be emotionally prepared to confront this reality without becoming fearful.
Most companies have taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown. Retrenchments are on the rise and unemployment is endemic. While your retrenchment may be upsetting, avoid taking it personally.
You will also need to budget for moving costs which can range between R5 000 and R25 000 depending on the contents of your home, your location and when you choose to move.
The economic value of a stay-at-home mom is typically undervalued. It is estimated that the average stay-at-home mom works around 97 hours per week performing multiple roles which include child-minder, au pair, nurse, teacher, psychologist, driver, cleaner, housekeeper, chef and
Most life insurers, banks, unit trust companies and LISP platforms offer Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) which are easily accessible and attractive to those wanting to reduce their tax liability, and fees will vary from provider to provider.
When it comes to money, controlling your emotions is more than just resisting the need for instant gratification. Making good economic decisions is highly dependent on us being able to control our emotions, including the psychological and cognitive biases that
