Blogs
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Your tax debt can delay your family’s inheritance
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No ring, no rights – what every unmarried couple should know
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Retirement planning: when the maths doesn’t math
Financial Planning
How to create a budget in 2026 that works
Take control of your finances in 2026 with a budget that works. Track income, outline expenses, involve your family, set goals, and prioritise debt. Simple, realistic planning helps you save, spend wisely, and achieve your financial goals.
Sanlam Reality
Personal loans vs Student loans: what is the difference?
Not sure whether to choose a personal loan or student loan? Student loans usually offer lower premiums and support while studying, making them better for education. Early planning and advice can help families, especially the ‘missing middle’.
Financial Planning
Start the year on the right financial foot
Kickstart your year with smart money habits. Review your spending, tackle debt, build an emergency fund and plan ahead for festive costs. Small actions now can set you up for long-term financial confidence.
Financial Planning
The importance of getting good advice in 2026
Good financial advice can bring clarity and peace of mind in 2026. With rising costs and daily pressures, a qualified adviser helps you navigate challenges, balance goals, and make practical decisions to protect your future.
Financial Planning
Six ways to refresh your finances this festive season
Give your finances a festive refresh. Reflect on your goals, review your budget, check your credit health and get organised. With the right guidance, you can enter 2026 feeling clear, confident and financially energised.
Financial Planning
Beat burnout, bag bargains: smart spending secrets for the festive season
As the year ends, many South Africans feel burnout and festive spending pressure. Avoid emotional buys by knowing your triggers, checking your credit, and sticking to a budget. Stay mindful so the holidays bring peace, not money stress.
Financial Planning
Five tips to help you avoid financial sabotage this year-end
Year-end spending can derail your financial goals. These five tips - plan ahead, budget, avoid bad debt, delay gratification, and prioritise saving - can help you stay on track and work towards lasting financial freedom.
Financial Planning
Year-end Holiday Checklist
Heading off on holiday? Use a simple checklist to travel with peace of mind. Confirm arrangements, secure your home, pack smart, check your cards and documents and return home to comfort, not chaos.
Financial Planning
Enter the festive season with financial confidence
Stay in control this festive season by planning early, setting boundaries and spending wisely. Avoid debt, use rewards, track your habits and make smart choices so you can celebrate with confidence and start the new year stress-free.
Financial Planning
Think you know Tax? 6 Common South African Myths Busted for 2026
South African tax rules can be confusing, and myths often lead to costly mistakes. This blog unpacks six common tax myths, clarifies what’s true for 2026, and helps you make smarter, more confident financial decisions.
Investments
Financially confident youth: Africa's greatest investment
Financial confidence helps Africa’s youth turn potential into progress. See how families can build resilience, skills, and secure futures—start shaping tomorrow today.
Financial Planning
Mid-year / Annual Checklist - when meeting your financial adviser
Prepare before meeting your financial adviser to make the most of your session. Bring key questions, review your will, portfolio, and financial plan, and gain clarity, peace of mind, and guidance to reach your goals.