Lifestyle Financial Planning
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.
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
Retirement planning is a comprehensive process that addresses the financial, logistical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects of your retirement. Start planning at least five years before your intended retirement date to work with your financial planner on strategies to ease
A Letter of Wishes complements your Will and should be seen as a guide rather than a set of binding instructions. This document provides additional information on personal matters to be considered after your death, such as your preferences for
Your financial planner will be able to prepare an estate plan for you so that you have a full understanding of the costs to your estate in the event of your passing. In doing so, they will take into account
While developing a strategy for your discretionary investments, keep in mind that your emergency funding forms a critical component of your portfolio. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to setting up an emergency fund, so be sure to take
Building wealth is a gradual process that requires time, strategic use of compound interest, and consistency. Effective investment planning, a highly technical and regulated area of financial planning, involves several interrelated components such as estate structuring, tax planning, risk management,
