Schoemans Insurance & Financial Solutions

25/08/2026

This Women's Month, Discovery Life is encouraging women to review their estate plans - from guardianship to testamentary trusts - and make sure their legacy keeps pace with their life.

Discovery Life’s Kashmeera Kanji urges women to ensure their estate plan reflects their life — not just who inherits their assets, but who cares for children, manages inheritances, and provides access to funds when needed.

24/08/2026

Vroue moet hulle eie welvaart skep, want as hul mans sterf of as egpare skei, lê daar vir hulle net finansiële ellende voor as hulle van hul mans afhanklik was, skryf Nico van Gijsen.

Vroue moet hul eie welvaart skep, want as hul mans sterf of as egpare skei, lê daar net finansiële ellende voor vir dié wat van hul mans afhanklik was, skryf Nico van Gijsen.

28/01/2026

If you are a high earner, ask yourself one honest question before 28 February: “Have I actually used my full allowable retirement contribution deduction, or have I assumed I did?”

Many assume their retirement plan handles it all, but the deduction deadline could save you big if you act.

28/01/2026

Don’t wait for the ‘perfect time’ – with interest rates easing, the rand strong and life moving fast, here’s how to take control of your finances today.

Don't wait for the 'perfect time' – with interest rates easing, the rand strong and life moving fast, here's how to take control of your finances today.

21/11/2025

Allocating even a fraction of your year-end bonus towards a retirement annuity or tax-free savings account can have a measurable impact over time - especially when compounded annually.

For many South Africans, a year-end bonus offers an annual opportunity to exhale, catch up on debts, and spend a little more frivolously over the festive season. But what if we shifted our focus from short-term fulfillment to long-term gain?

24/10/2025

As South Africans grapple with rising costs, small, deliberate steps toward financial control can ease stress around finances and strengthen emotional resilience.

15/10/2025

Your 40s are the “crux move” in your finances. The way you choose to go here will determine whether you climb with confidence or have to take a much steeper path later. Here is our essential financial checklist to help you navigate this crucial decade.

From debt to retirement, this is the financial crossroads where smart moves today shape the freedom you’ll enjoy tomorrow.

30/09/2025

Modern, or ‘new-generation,’ RAs are particularly flexible and don’t require you to commit to fixed terms or retirement ages.

Yes, but take note of important rules and considerations...

23/09/2025

Healthcare expenses grow faster than general inflation in South Africa, making it all the more crucial for retirees to plan ahead.

Healthcare expenses grow faster than general inflation in SA, making it all the more crucial for retirees to plan ahead.

11/09/2025

Are you in your twenties or thirties, feeling the pressure to ‘get your finances in order’ but unsure where to start investing? Here’s a practical, three-step starter pack to help you make smart, long-term moves with your money:

Are you in your twenties or thirties, feeling the pressure to 'get your finances in order' but unsure where to start investing?