Financial Planning
If you are declared insolvent, Section 37B of the Pension Funds Act provides that the funds in your retirement annuity are protected from your creditors, although this does not mean that your RA funds enjoy complete protection from creditors.
Don’t fall into the trap of assuming that the Consumer Protection Act affords you blanket protection when it comes to buying property. In reality, this piece of legislation only comes into play if the seller regularly sells property or markets
When calculating your taxable income, it is essential to consider various income sources, including rental income, dividends from real estate investment trusts (REITs), and investment income.
The necessity of having an offshore Will depends on several factors, including the type of asset, the jurisdiction in which it is located, and its overall value. Generally, if you own immovable property in a foreign jurisdiction, it is advisable
When purchasing a life annuity, the insurer assumes full responsibility for paying the annuitant’s income. The annuitant has no control or visibility over how the capital is invested or what returns the insurer earns.
The 2023 10X Retirement Reality Report reveals that 71% of respondents are partially or strongly of the view that they will need to continue earning a living after their formal retirement date.
You will not be taxed on your severe illness payout. All payments made to you from your policy will be tax-free.
When leaving employment, many are tempted to cash in their pension or provident fund benefits. However, any withdrawals made from your long-term investments interrupt the process of compounding and effectively re-sets your wealth creation.
The financial and emotional complexities of modern-day blended and extended families can be exacerbated by ineffective estate planning and lack of communication. In many instances, the legacy that loved ones are expecting and what is actually bequeathed in terms of
Gen Z are bravely challenging traditional beliefs that it is not possible to make money from following your true passion. While many of us have been raised to believe that there is something noble about setting aside one’s true passion