Recently I came across a very disillusioned sponsor of a student loan who had been paying interest and service charges for 18 months and the outstanding loan was still the same as the original amount. The banks cover themselves from left right and centre with this...
Mother’s Day is a very important day for most. They are undoubtedly the most important asset in the family. They provide, nurture and support with endless commitment giving their all even when they don’t have much left. How do you put a value on them when they are...
You get the sense that the increasing number of Ponzi Schemes (especially the latest MMM) mushrooming in South Africa is directly related to the financial pressures that are induced by our ailing economy. When there are large numbers of people struggling to make ends...
A trust is a useful entity in some circumstances as the assets it owns do not belong to you and are managed for the benefit of its beneficiaries. Here are 3 reasons why you should have one: Long term planning for your family ...
A trust is a legal entity which controls assets on behalf its beneficiaries. It is managed by trustees in terms of a trust deed which details how the assets should be distributed. It helps some but not everyone. Here are 3 reasons why a trust is not that beneficial...