Life Insurance

Connecting Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix & Abraham Lincoln

Apart from being famous, can you guess what connects Bob Marley, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and Abraham Lincoln? They achieved great things while they were alive, but in death they left chaos for their loved ones: All four died without a will.

Are beneficiary funds preparing young adults for financial independence?

For principal officers and trustees, Financial Literacy Month, marked in April this year, provides an opportunity for more than general reflection. It gives us a chance to consider a growing and often underestimated risk factor within beneficiary funds: What happens when a protected minor becomes a financially independent adult?

Balancing Wills and trusts for total protection

Estate planning is often seen as a task reserved solely for the wealthy. In reality, it is an important pillar of financial wellness for anyone who wants to ensure their loved ones are protected and their assets are managed according to their wishes.

The financial reality of cancer: are South Africans prepared?