by adminfwc | Feb 19, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 242 – How time, consistency and simplicity grow retirement savings Question I started my first job after graduating last year. The company offers group risk cover but no retirement fund. How much should I invest each month and what products should I use?...
by adminfwc | Feb 19, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 241 – Ironing out the problems of leaving a home for future generations Question How can I leave my home to my children and grandchildren without them selling it once I’ve passed away? Answer Many people have a family home or holiday home they would...
by adminfwc | Feb 2, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 240 – Weighing up the pros and cons of RAs and tax-free investments Question I pay tax at the 45% marginal rate and want to invest R3 000 a month for the next 10 years. Should I use a retirement annuity or a tax-free investment for my savings? I do not own...
by adminfwc | Feb 2, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 239 – Group RA versus cash: which one is the smarter financial choice? Question I am from the UK and have been working in South Africa for a couple of years. I am a South African taxpayer and intend returning to the UK in about five years’ time. My employer...
by adminfwc | Feb 2, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 236 – Smart moves to make the most of your tax-free investment Question I have a tax-free investment at the bank, but the returns seem lower than what my friends are getting from their tax-free investments at an investment company. Can I move my investment...
by adminfwc | Dec 9, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 235 – Should you cash in a preservation fund to clear your home loan? Question I have a preservation fund worth R1.3 million. The growth in that fund has not been particularly good (around 9% a year over the past 5 years). I’m thinking of cashing it...
