by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover
135 – Being able to provide for your children should you and your partner pass away Question We have just had our first child and want to update our will. Are there any special issues should we look out for? Answer The first thing you should consider is what...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover, Medical
141 – Finding the sweet spot when choosing a medical aid Question I received an email from my medical aid instructing me to choose the benefit option I want for the new year. I have no idea what I should look out for. Do I just choose the most expensive one...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover, Medical
143 – GETTING TO GRIPS WITH LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS Question I recently applied for some life insurance and received a quotation with three different premiums included. My broker suggested I take the highest premium (obviously), while I preferred the lowest...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover
147 – ENSURING YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD IS TAKEN CARE OF AFTER YOU DIE Question I have a special needs child who needs permanent care. I am concerned about what will happen to him when my wife and I pass away. What should we do now to ensure that he has...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Life Cover, Tax
152 – UNDERSTANDING DEATH BENEFIT PAYOUTS AND THEIR TAX IMPLICATIONS Question My wife recently died and our daughter will be receiving a death benefit payout from her company provident fund. (This is in addition to the group life benefit she had.) We were told...
by adminfwc | Nov 20, 2024 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Life Cover
168 – LET YOUR KIDS TAKE OVER YOUR LIFE INSURANCE POLICY Question I will be retiring soon and have a life insurance policy for about R2.6 million. My monthly premium is R2555 with 7% cover growth and 10% premium growth. I no longer need the cover as I have no...
