by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Life Cover
123 – Why cohabiting life partners must get the right will in place Question My life partner of many years passed away last week. We never got around to drawing up a will. What happens now? Answer If someone passes away in South Africa and does not have a will,...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Life Cover, Medical
124 – Discussing the implications of dementia on your finances Question I am concerned that my mother is showing early signs of dementia. She has several rental properties that provide her with the bulk of her income and these need to be actively managed. Should...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Life Cover
127 – Ensuring financial health for your spouse should you pass away Question I retired three years ago, with half my income coming from my company pension fund and the other half from interest from investments. I am paying tax at a rate of 41%. Is there...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover
128 – Using your RA as a vehicle to pay for your grandchild’s education Question I’ve been on pension for 10 years during which time I have consistently contributed 27.5% of my income to an existing retirement annuity. This has now grown to a...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Investment, Life Cover, Retirement
129 – How to set yourself up for retirement, even if you start a bit late Question I retired three years ago, with half my income coming from my company pension fund and the other half from interest from investments. I am paying tax at a rate of 41%. Is there...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover
130 – Review your finances regularly, but be wary of ill intentions Question My financial advisor rebrokes my life cover every two years. A friend of mine says that this does not seem right and that he’s probably doing something dodgy. Should I be worried?...
