by adminfwc | Nov 10, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement
No. 231 – Make finances simple for your surviving spouse Question I have managed the family finances without a financial adviser and have done well. I am concerned that when I pass away, my spouse — who has no interest in money — will not know what to do. What...
by adminfwc | Nov 3, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investment, Medical, Tax
No. 230 – Investment account only for dental expenses will keep you smiling Question My friend’s son has had braces fitted to his teeth. I was shocked to hear what it cost and that it was not covered by their medical aid. What do I do now to ensure that if my...
by adminfwc | Oct 27, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Medical, Retirement
No. 229 – Avoid leaving your children with frail-care costs by planning early Question I booked my mother into a frail-care facility recently which costs R30 000 a month. Unfortunately, her pension is not large enough and I’ve had to step in and subsidise the...
by adminfwc | Oct 20, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 228 – Plan for the everyday while estate is wound up Question We are married in community of property and are worried that if one of us dies, everything will be frozen for months or maybe years while the estate is wound up. I don’t want the survivor begging...
by adminfwc | Oct 20, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 227 – Ensuring property transfers are fair for all heirs Question I am 80 years old and have a daughter who lives in my rental property. She will inherit it when I pass away. She would like to take over the ownership now. How do I do this in such a way...
by adminfwc | Oct 7, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 226 – Money priorities every graduate should know Question I will be finishing university next month and know nothing about financial planning. What should I prioritise? Answer Start with the only asset you already own that can pay for everything else — your...
