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Planning a wedding

18 May 2018

The biggest anticipated wedding of the year is finally upon us – Saturday, 19 May – where Prince Harry will be tying the knot and saying ‘I do’, to former Suits star Meghan Markle. If you’re planning to walk down the aisle anytime soon or involved in an upcoming wedding planning process - maybe having a Saturday in on May 19 and watching the royal wedding take place will inspire you to plan and think ahead for your big day.

Tax-free saving : Everything you need to know

26 April 2018

With the total tax burden of South Africans on the rise, it’s time to look more closely at those products that give you a much needed tax break. The first type of investment, the retirement annuity (RA), has been around for many years and most investors are familiar with this product. The second type of product, the tax-free savings account (TFSA), was only introduced in 2015, but is fast gaining popularity among retail investors – for obvious reasons.

Sanlam paid out 99% of death claims in 2017

25 April 2018

In its 99th year of existence, Sanlam paid out more than 99% of all death claims received in 2017. The South African insurer which has dedicated its centenary year to a changing lives for generations to come paid out claims to the value of R3 622.7m in 2017. Out of this 82% was paid for life cover, 10% for income cover and 8% for trauma and injury cover.

Claims grow again

25 April 2018

There is an English proverb which says that being forewarned is being forearmed. Having a wealth of information at your finger tips allows you to plan for the future to avoid repeating the actions that saw you in the position that they are currently in.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

Answer

2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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