financial planning
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
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
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
While the law allows you to appoint a family member or friend as your executor, the final decision rests with the Master of the High Court. If the Master deems your chosen executor insufficiently qualified, they may require professional assistance
Depending on the rules of the medical scheme, you may be required to move off your parents’ medical aid. If this is the case, do not allow your membership to lapse and ensure a smooth transition onto your own medical
While putting money away for your child’s education is important, do not neglect your retirement funding. Without adequate retirement funding in place, you could become a financial burden on your child later in life which should be avoided at all
A Living Will, also known as an advance directive, is a document that outlines a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment in situations where they can no longer communicate for themselves. It allows individuals to refuse certain life-sustaining interventions if there
It is important to keep in mind that there is no such thing in our law as a ‘common law spouse’, and no legal status is conferred on couples who choose to live together without getting married.
In the past, severe illness cover terminated at age 65. However, most insurers now provide you with the option to select whole-of-life cover which means that your benefit continues for as long as you are alive and paying your premiums
