by adminfwc | Jul 10, 2026 | Business, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Life Cover
No. 262 – Planning is crucial in turning a business inito usable familty capital Question My spouse is a 50% shareholder in a business that generates a consistent profit of R6 million a year. I am concerned about what would happen should he pass away. What would...
by adminfwc | Jul 3, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Offshore, Retirement
No. 261 – Pay your future self first when you’re earning well Question My daughter will be working out of France on a boat and will be earning a lot of money. Her intention is to come back to South Africa in about five years. What should she do with this...
by adminfwc | Jul 1, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 260 – The taxes and fees to consider for estate planning Question I was told that I need to have cash or a dedicated life insurance policy to pay estate duty when I die. Is this true? Answer It can be true, but it depends on the structure of your estate. The...
by adminfwc | Jul 1, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Life Cover, Medical
No. 259 – Plan and save now to fund cost of assisted living Question I am worried about the possibility of needing long-term care one day. Frail care facilities are expensive, and I have seen how quickly savings can disappear when someone requires full-time...
by adminfwc | Jul 1, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Medical, Retirement
No. 258 – Resigning shortly before retiring: several factors to keep in mind Question I will be retiring at the end of the year after 40 years of service. My pension fund will pay me 2% of my final pensionable salary for each year of service. One of my...
