financial planning
Most companies have taken a hit as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and national lockdown. Retrenchments are on the rise and unemployment is endemic. While your retrenchment may be upsetting, avoid taking it personally.
Most life insurers, banks, unit trust companies and LISP platforms offer Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) which are easily accessible and attractive to those wanting to reduce their tax liability, and fees will vary from provider to provider.
When it comes to money, controlling your emotions is more than just resisting the need for instant gratification. Making good economic decisions is highly dependent on us being able to control our emotions, including the psychological and cognitive biases that
Not updating your Will after your divorce can have disastrous consequences and may result your spouse unintentionally inheriting from you.
As your teenagers get older, you will need to start planning for large expenses such as vehicles, tertiary education, overseas school or study opportunities, exchange programmes and even weddings.
Avoid the temptation of buying too much car for your purposes as it will only serve to burden you with extra costs such as higher insurance premiums, fuel costs, tyre replacements, and expensive spare parts and services.
Legislation permits you to switch your living annuity to a life annuity, but not vice versa. This is because a life annuity is an insurance policy which is purchased with the capital in your investments, and therefore cannot be moved
If you’ve previously made a soft loan to a friend or family member, you may be regretting that decision and contemplating asking for the money back.
While a Will is used to direct the distribution of your assets after your death, a Living Will is designed to provide your loved ones and medical practitioners with guidance as to how you wish to be cared for while
