Is there a need to have a separate will? More and more South Africans own assets in foreign countries and clients often ask whether they need to have a separate will for those assets. While many people choose to have a single worldwide will, this is not always the best
1. What do you want to achieve? Purchasing an investment property is a business transaction and is merely a bricks and mortar vehicle that enables you to achieve pre-defined financial goals. Before purchasing a property, it is important to identify your end goal and then formulate a plan to get
The benefits of Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Retirement Annuities Tax-Free Savings Accounts Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) allow you and your family to set money aside and watch those savings grow, tax-free, throughout your lifetime. Making a TFSA work for you to your best advantage, and within the context of
Two major trends are profoundly impacting women. Firstly, women are living longer then men and secondly, nearly half of marriages are likely to end in divorce, with rising rates among couples over 50’s. This means that many women will become widows or divorcees. Some women will be ready – many
What were the predictions for this year’s budget? All pre-budget speculations indicated that a VAT increase of 1% or even 2% was inevitable. It would be an easy way of generating much needed additional revenue. But at what cost? The impact on lower income households could not be overlooked. The
Is there a need to have a separate will? More and more South Africans own assets in foreign countries and clients often ask whether they
1. What do you want to achieve? Purchasing an investment property is a business transaction and is merely a bricks and mortar vehicle that enables
The benefits of Tax-Free Savings Accounts and Retirement Annuities Tax-Free Savings Accounts Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSA) allow you and your family to set money
Two major trends are profoundly impacting women. Firstly, women are living longer then men and secondly, nearly half of marriages are likely to end in
What were the predictions for this year’s budget? All pre-budget speculations indicated that a VAT increase of 1% or even 2% was inevitable. It would
