Estate planning, liquidity management, and a comprehensive understanding of bequeathment laws serve as the cornerstone for a secure financial legacy. These elements ensure a smoother transition of wealth to loved ones, thereby decreasing potential family conflicts and mitigating tax burdens. Estate planning is not merely drafting a will; it encompasses a holistic approach to manage your wealth, property, and other…
What’s a Key Man Policy? Ever think about what would happen to your business if, say, your star programmer suddenly left, or your genius CFO had to bow out? It’s a scary thought, isn’t it? We call these people “key persons,” and their absence could cause serious financial pain. Enter the superhero of the business world: the key man insurance…
Hey there, entrepreneur! You did it. You escaped the soul-sucking corporate world, teamed up with your college buddies, and started your own business. Your life’s work, your dream, your baby. You’ve been through the grind – late nights, no salary, maxed-out credit cards – and finally, your business is flourishing. Profits are up, you’re expanding the team, and you landed…
With the interest rate rising, the costs of everyday goods increasing dramatically and the depressed state of the economy, you might be considering cancelling your insurance just to create some disposable income. Cancelling your insurance can have serious consequences, both financially and legally. Here are a few reasons why it’s not a good idea to cancel your insurance: In summary,…
Insurance is a critical aspect of financial planning that provides protection against financial loss in the event of unforeseen circumstances. In South Africa, there are various types of insurance available to individuals and businesses, including life insurance, car insurance, medical aid, and business insurance. Life insurance is a popular option in South Africa, as it provides financial security for loved…
The decisions regarding income at retirement can be a seriously frightening experience if you have not properly planned for it. Even if you are well planned though, a critical decision regarding how your income will be paid to you from your retirement savings may still present as a real conundrum. This, is the decision between a living annuity and a…
It’s time to start a company of your own! You’ve put in the hours for a large corporate and now you finally decided that enough is enough and it’s time to venture out on your own. You’ve developed your winning idea, used Linkedin to partner up with college friends, funded yourself through your sizable provident fund withdrawal and launched your…
It’s pretty simple really – if you choose not to be insured, you give up any possible support if or when disaster strikes. This statement is an example of oversimplification. Many of us are guilty of using it as a tactic to convince ourselves that we don’t need do something which makes us uncomfortable. In reality though convincing yourself that…