budget
Ensuring that you remain adequately protected in respect of death and disability throughout the transition period is equally important as any lapse in cover can leave you at financial risk. Before joining your new employer, ask for all details pertaining
We all know that medical inflation outstrips consumer inflation by around 3% - 5% per year, and it is, therefore, essential that you build these increases into your post-retirement budget. However, there are a number of other factors that should
Disability insurance is one of the most complex when it comes to the long-term insurance industry, so ideally seek the advice of an independent advisor when it comes to analysing your income protector. Understanding the nuances of your cover and
While contributions to TFSAs are not tax-deductible, the real benefits lie in the fact that all growth and income received on your investment are free from tax, meaning that you will not be liable for CGT, dividends withholding tax or
If your parents are fortunate enough to still have each other, it’s important to have conversations about what would happen in the event of one of them passing. Depending on the nature of their retirement income, the death of the
With July being National Savings Month, now is a good time to review your various savings accounts. If you’re contributing towards a tax-free savings account, check your contributions and make sure that they fall within the annual limit of R36
Appropriately timing the sale of your primary residence is imperative, not least of all because the decision can be a hugely emotional one which can become more overwhelming with age. Further, if your retirement plan is dependent on some or
While your natural instinct may be to put your own retirement funding on hold so as to prioritise your child’s education funding, be careful of taking this approach. Remember, while it may be possible to borrow for your child’s tertiary
If you fail to make your credit card repayments, the bank will report you to the credit bureaus and this, in turn, will affect your credit score. Remember, your payment history accounts for 35% of your overall credit score, which
As a mother to young children, these years may find you time-poor and cash-strapped as you juggle career and motherhood while at the same time paying off your home loan and vehicles. Convenience spending is likely to increase during this
