Sue Torr
Tax legislation permits you to invest up to 10% of your taxable income towards charity on a tax-deductible basis, although it is important to know that this tax deduction is not automatic.
Avoid the temptation of buying every possible gadget for your baby until you know exactly what it is you need. Chat with other new parents and do your research online before you spend your hard-earned money on baby scheduling timers,
In trying economic times, channelling funds towards a long-term investment may require some budget manipulation – which is easier to undertake if you consider the ultimate goal of retirement on your own terms and in your own time.
If you have to keep on working for financial reasons, bear in mind that your health is quite literally your wealth. Besides for the medical costs that come hand-in-hand with an injury or illness, time off work and the resultant
A practical way to teach the art of delayed gratification is to use an Advent Calendar or something similar. It is also an excellent way to help your child understand the connection between time and reward.
Estate planning is often perceived as planning for your death. However, much of estate planning involves events that occur during your lifetime and includes financial planning, selecting an appropriate marriage regime, tax and business planning, offshore investing and retirement planning.
Like an anchor, mounting credit card debt weighs one down and can prevent a person from moving forward in life. For many people, debt feels ‘free’ when they’re swiping their card as opposed to paying with cash, with research showing
More and more adults are finding themselves in positions where they need some level of support, whether it be financial, emotional or physical. Caring for aged parents can put a strain on your own relationships with your spouse and children
Raising teenagers is expensive and their needs are seemingly endless. Cell phones, data, clothing, entertainment and tech gadgets all come with a hefty price tag, and it’s easy to feel that your teenager doesn’t fully appreciate the value of money
Managing your personal finances is about more than just drawing up a budget and saving for a rainy day. It’s about achieving a balance between protecting your greatest asset (your income) while at the same time building your wealth. Here
