It’s time to spring clean your finances
“When you don’t know where your money is, when you have no filing system for your important documents, when you…
Funeral policy fraud on the increase
When fraudsters access your personal information, they can use this information to take out a funeral policy in your name,…
SARS issues guidance on crypto assets
On 27 August 2021, SARS provided further guidance on the correct tax treatment of crypto assets and how this must…
Self-service facility for GEPF members
Technology is making it easier for GEPF members and pensioners to keep track of their pension information and claims process.…
High-risk land investment leaves angry investors out of pocket
Many South African investors who bought UK property developments through SA-based property marketing company SJ Capital, have seen no returns…
Treasury’s solution to early withdrawal
As part of its ongoing retirement reform process, National Treasury is proposing the introduction of a two-bucket retirement system to…
The NSSF will not meet the needs of South Africans
While noble in its aim, the establishment of a National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is largely unworkable. In August, the…
Life insurers see a 44% jump in death claims
Death claims statistics released recently by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) have shown a massive 44%…
Do you have an unclaimed benefit with the GEPF?
The Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) is concerned with the increase in the number of unclaimed benefits and wants to…
Nothing shocking about new retirement fund emigration rules
South Africans seem to live in constant fear of the government going after their savings. New tax rules for emigrants’…
Proposed additional exit tax leaves industry experts confused
Tax Consulting SA gives the lowdown on a new draft tax bill which essentially proposes an additional exit tax on…
Struggling with car debt? Take action now!
According to the Experian Consumer Default Index, repayment of car debt has shown a marked deterioration as the extended Covid-19…
GEPF establishes complaints handling office
If you are struggling to get your claims processed or not receiving your benefits, help is at hand with the…
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What does a financial plan look like?
I often write about the importance of having a financial plan – knowing your goals and how you are going…
More households supporting unemployed family
For many working South Africans, the pressure of financially supporting friends and family is unrelenting. Most of us have either…