What are the tax implications of donating to charity? Billy Joubert, tax director at Deloitte, says that donations are tax deductible if they’re made to certain types of non-profit organisations. To get the deduction, the donor would need to obtain...
“I've freed up R500 per month and would like to invest this amount every month in a unit trust account, but I don't know anything about unit trusts, how they work or who to contact to do this,” writes Thami. Maya replies: This is an excellent...
A recent Supreme Court of Appeal decision, which declared an email will to be valid, gave me pause for thought. Are "e-wills" the wills of the future? Jacinta Bassuday, manager of Legal, Standard Executors and Trustees Limited, set about explaining...
If the executor of your will is not especially dynamic or able to drive hard to finalise a testamentary process, it may be time to find a new one. This is because some estates now take more than two years to wind up and a diligent executor needs to...
If you could choose to buy products from companies supporting fair trade and campaigning to end testing on animals and child trafficking, would you do so? What about companies that reduce their carbon emissions and opt for cleaner, greener...
The Good Card is a charitable initiative that lets you earn passive income while you help those less fortunate. It's really a Visa cash-back card, and R45 of your monthly subscription fee of R289 goes to a charity of your choice. At the same time,...
FNB and the Automobile Association (AA) offer these really helpful tips that could save you money in the long run. Used cars have to pass a roadworthy test – ask for proof of roadworthiness. All legitimate vehicles have three main identity numbers,...
Pay off debt: It is always best to pay off high interest debt like your credit card. If you want to use your credit card for convenience set up a debit order so that it is paid in full at the end of every month. Emergency fund: Everyone should have...
