Lifestyle Financial Planning
In assessing a severe illness claim, particularly where there are tiered benefits in place, some insurers use an internationally recognised scoring system to measure the patient’s physical, mental and functional ability and the extent to which it has been affected
Many of us tend to lose track of time over the festive season which can result in us losing track of our banking, so put plans in place to keep a handle on your bank accounts during this period. Before
Taxpayers are afforded several ways to reduce their tax liabilities, and it is advisable to employ these mechanisms to your benefit. Leaving ‘free money’ on the table doesn’t make financial sense so be sure that tax planning forms part of
Budgeting involves a lot more than merely keeping track of expenses. As you get into the habit of record-keeping, checking bank balances, double-checking your debit orders and querying fees, the process of budgeting eventually forms part of everyday life. Be
One of the most significant advantages of a preservation fund is that you are permitted to make one full or partial withdrawal from the fund before age 55. If there is a likelihood that you may need access to your
While the general view is that trust property does not form part of the spouse’s estate for the purposes of determining the value of a divorce order, there are circumstances in which the courts will look through the veneer of
Rental property markets fluctuate and as a property investor you need to be prepared for times when the rental market is saturated. In a saturated market, you may find it difficult to increase your rental in line with annual inflation
In theory, your bank accounts should be frozen in the event of your death. However, in practice, there is generally a delay between your death and the appointment of your executor whose job it is to notify your financial institutions
A marriage with the accrual system is widely regarded as the most equitable marital regime for a number of good reasons. Set up in terms of an ante-nuptial contract – which is a contract intended to set out the financial
Through a Living Will, you can request that certain medical treatment aimed at prolonging your life can be withheld in circumstances where there is no hope of your survival, such as if you are in an irreversible vegetative state with
