Tag: WealthBuilding

South Africa’s economic environment has rarely felt straightforward. However, right now it feels particularly layered. Global trade tensions, domestic fiscal pressures and stubborn unemployment figures have left many buyers and investors hesitant. As a result, they often wonder whether to act or wait. In my experience, hesitation is often where opportunity quietly disappears.

This is an updated version of Financial Freedom through Property. The first version was published in 2019. The book is a practical, inspiring and distinctly South African road map to building lasting wealth through real estate. In this updated edition of his bestseller, Laurens Boel shares the strategies that took him from a retrenched corporate employee to the owner of over 200 rental units and an R80-million property portfolio.

With the end of the 2025/2026 tax year fast approaching, South Africans have a narrowing window to make financial decisions that can meaningfully improve their savings outcomes. Acting before the tax year closes can deliver immediate tax benefits and lasting financial advantages. February ranks among the most important months on the financial calendar.

More people are starting to save for retirement in their twenties, however, many still feel financially unprepared for the future. According to our 2025 Retirement Insights Survey, the average starting age for retirement saving is 27.

As South Africans gear up for the Black Friday rush, the excitement of “unmissable” deals intensifies. The promise of saving big often hides a deeper truth. Most shoppers end up spending more, not less. This reality reflects the hidden cost of bargain-hunting, which often slips past unnoticed. The thrill of discount shopping can quietly erode long-term wealth.