by adminfwc | Sep 2, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 267 – The case for giving children an early inheritance Question My wife and I are in our seventies and have considerably more money than we are likely to spend. Our children are in their forties and could use the money now. Should we start giving them their...
by adminfwc | Sep 2, 2026 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investment, Tax
No. 266 – Three principles to guide investment decisions Question I inherited R3.8 million and want to invest it sensibly. There is so much talk around costs and types of investment that I am confused. What should I actually look at? Answer Without knowing...
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?...
