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How to save on tax and executor’s fees in South Africa without opening a trust

How to save on tax and executor’s fees in South Africa without opening a trust

If you’re a high earner in South Africa and thinking of moving your estate into a trust, read this first. These estate planning alternatives could save you a lot of hassle and millions of rands.

How to pay less tax in South Africa (without landing in jail)

How to pay less tax in South Africa (without landing in jail)

By creating tax efficiencies, you can make sure you pay SARS only what you owe and not a cent more. How many of these can you tick off?

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial adviser in South Africa?

What’s the difference between a financial planner and a financial adviser in South Africa?

If you’re looking for someone to help you manage your finances, you may see financial planners and financial advisers pop up in your search. Wondering who does what? Here’s a simple explanation.

I’m 55 and planning to retire from corporate in 10 years. Do I need a financial planner now?

I’m 55 and planning to retire from corporate in 10 years. Do I need a financial planner now?

Waiting until you retire to start financial planning? This 55-year-old thought he had 10 years until he could leave corporate. Here’s exactly how he cut that time in half.

What is a free cover limit in employee benefits?

What is a free cover limit in employee benefits?

A free cover limit is the closest thing you get to a free lunch when it comes to employee benefits. Here’s what it means and why it matters if you just got promoted.

What is a continuation option and should I take it when I leave my employer?

What is a continuation option and should I take it when I leave my employer?

Leaving your current employer? If your corporate benefits have something called a “conversion” or “continuation” option, here’s why it’s a good idea to take it.

SA financial planners explain how to decode your company benefits statement

SA financial planners explain how to decode your company benefits statement

If you’re one of the many South African executives who never read their company benefits statements, here’s how to prevent a very expensive mistake.

Inheritance without instruction

Inheritance without instruction

Passing on wealth is about more than structures. True legacy comes from sharing the values, wisdom and confidence to manage it well.

Designing a frictionless recovery

Designing a frictionless recovery

When we build a financial plan, we naturally spend most of our time looking at the horizon.

Why “enough” is not a Number

Why “enough” is not a number

There's a psychological trap that catches almost every successful person we meet: the moving finish line. Feel like you're constantly waiting for “someday” to enjoy what you've built? This is for you.

Retiring to something

Retiring to something

Have you ever thought about retiring TO something, not just from something? We spend our entire working lives focused on the mechanics of retirement.

Asking better questions

Asking better questions

When we sit down to discuss finances, the natural instinct—is to get straight to work. We want to be productive.