Your future is watching what you do right now
You could be flashing past in a BMW today — or quietly building towards the paid-off home, the freedom to travel, and the kind of life that feels effortless at [...]
What a ‘Living Will’ Is and When It Is Needed
A ‘living will’, also called an Advance Healthcare Directive, is a separate document from your legal will. It does not deal with money, property, or inheritance. Instead, it records your [...]
Small changes today can build big rewards tomorrow
We all have those daily treats that make life a bit sweeter – a takeaway coffee, a streaming subscription, the occasional lunch delivery. They seem affordable at the time, but [...]
Start Planning for Retirement – It’s Easier Than You Think
When you hear the word retirement, what comes to mind? Long days on the stoep with a cup of rooibos? Time to travel the country, finally tackle your DIY list, [...]
Finance: What is a TFSA and How Does it Work?
A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a tax-efficient savings initiative in South Africa, introduced in 2015 to encourage individuals to save and invest without being taxed on their returns. Unlike [...]
The Art of Preparing for Retirement
Retirement marks a significant transition in one's life. This should be the time to reap the rewards of your hard work, pursue new passions and focus on overall wellbeing. As [...]
Why is a Will important?
A last will and testament is a legal document that lets you decide what happens with your belongings after you die. Yet, many people don’t have one. You may think [...]
Retirement planning: from an emotional perspective
Many of us spend years picturing our ideal retirement. We dream about not having to get up early, spending more time with family and friends, enjoying hobbies, or simply having [...]
Elder abuse
It is heart breaking when we hear that elderly people are abused and neglected on a daily basis. It's good to know what to look out for and what to [...]
Are you preparing for retirement?
So many people are looking forward to retirement only to find out that it is not the "golden years" that they expected. Planning ahead of time is the only way [...]
Second career after retirement
Longer life spans, concerns about outliving retirement savings and a desire to stay productive are inducing more and more people nearing or in retirement to launch second careers. Make the [...]
Housing needs for your retirement
When buying into a retirement housing scheme, it's important to scrutinise the form of ownership because your legal rights and obligations vary greatly with the different types of schemes. Retirement [...]