Budgeting should not be viewed as a stressful or punitive exercise but rather as a normal and essential part of financial well-being. Too often, adults only start budgeting when they find themselves in financial difficulty,...
The financial impact extends beyond lost income—it also includes the long-term consequences of missing career advancements, and the opportunity costs associated with stepping back from work.
Most importantly, full disclosure on your insurance application form is critical to ensure that your claim is not rejected at claims stage. Remember, even a seemingly small non-disclosure which has no relation to one’s disability can result in your claim
The Wills Act prescribes strict requirements for a valid Will, and any deviation may render it invalid. Importantly, your two witnesses must be competent and must sign in full at the bottom of each page.
We all know that children are expensive so start preparing your baby budget as soon as possible because costs add up quickly. Consider the costs involved in adapting or renovating your home to accommodate a small child. This could include
One of the most critical decisions you’ll need to make involves the money held in your employer’s pension or provident fund. If your retrenchment is due to operational requirements or your employer ceasing operations, your retirement lump sum is considered
When determining an appropriate retirement income, avoid relying on general rules of thumb. Each retiree has unique circumstances that require thorough analysis to establish an income strategy tailored to their needs. While certain expenses, such as mortgage repayments and retirement
Many retirees choose to hold on to the family home for sentimental reasons, even after their adult children have established their own households. However, if your long-term plan is to downscale to a more manageable property, it is worth considering
If leaving a financial legacy for your loved ones is important to you, you may favour the idea of a living annuity as opposed to a life annuity.
Paying more than the minimum required amount on your credit card and making payments before the due date can significantly reduce the interest paid over time. By doing so, you’ll pay off your balance faster and save money in the
One of the greatest disadvantages of this marital regime is that the couple remains jointly liable for each other’s debt, including debt incurred before the marriage. In a community of property marriage, one spouse has the capacity to bind the
From a cost perspective, where fixed property is transferred to another person by way of inheritance – whether testate or intestate - no transfer duty is payable, and Sars will issue a transfer duty exemption certificate upon application by the
The mechanics of a pyramid scheme hinge on two primary elements: (a) an upfront entry fee or initial payment promising substantial returns in a short time frame, and (b) the necessity to recruit new members. Participants typically ascend through various
