by adminfwc | Aug 11, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Offshore, Tax
No. 265 – US asset may not be the best bet when it comes to estate planning Question I have R10 million invested offshore in an S&P 500 index unit trust. The money was transferred into dollars using my offshore allowance. I have heard that offshore...
by adminfwc | Aug 3, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement, Tax
No. 264 – Turning property proceeds into a tax-efficient retirement income Question I own several rental properties, so my estate is quite large. I recently sold a property for R10 million and would like to invest the money to supplement my pension in a...
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 | 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...