With July known as National Savings Month in South Africa and with tax filing season currently underway, investing your tax return could serve as a unique savings strategy. When considering how much you receive from your tax return each year, instead of spending the entire amount, why do you not allocate a portion thereof towards…
Will today’s insurance premium cover your future needs?
Do you know what a level premium pattern on your insurance policy means? Or which out of the three basic premium patterns will better suit your needs in the future? This month, we explain the differences between each of them and the important considerations when it comes to premium patterns. Many individuals struggle to understand…
When will your insurer reject your home insurance claim this winter?
As a homeowner, there are many winter-related challenges to be aware of that can damage one’s property as a result of floods, storms, and even damages caused by load shedding. This month, we discuss common examples of building and home contents insurance claims that can be rejected due to negligence on the homeowner’s part. With…
Are you planning to start a family? Consider these maternity and childbirth medical costs first.
Is your family fully covered for medical expenses related to pregnancy and childbirth? If you do not have gap cover in place, there are certain maternity/childbirth expenses that will not be covered by your medical aid or hospital plan. We unpack the additional expenses you can expect in this case, and how gap cover can…
Is having income protection worth it?
What financial consequences will you experience if infected with Covid-19 or any other temporary illness? If you are unable to work and lose all or part of your income as a result, income protection can cover you financially in these instances. Income protection ensures that you continue to receive your tax-free monthly income if you…
Protect your business from the impact of lockdown
Most business owners are aware of the potential risks that could affect their businesses, such as storm and fire damage, theft, or employee injuries. In addition to these factors, national lockdown restrictions imposed by government can be added to the list, due to the rise of Covid-19. As a result of lockdown, the majority of…
Tax benefits of your retirement annuity
With the tax year of assessment drawing closer, it is now the time to ensure that you are making the most of your tax benefits associated with your retirement annuity (RA). The deadline for RA contributions for the 2021 tax year is 28 February 2021, so it is important to note the following information regarding your…