Tax season doesn’t have to be a financial burden. Thinus Marais explains how smart, proactive tax planning can turn a perceived drain into a powerful tool for accelerating wealth creation and long-term financial freedom.

PSG Wealth’s Adriaan Pask explains why maximising RAs and TFSAs alone is not enough, and how disciplined investing, spending awareness and behavioural insight are critical to funding a sustainable retirement.

As South Africans return to routine, Momentum Life urges households to review life insurance as a vital income protection tool, ensuring families remain financially secure despite life’s uncertainties.

Cebile Zibi, Momentum Advice, argues that lasting financial progress in 2026 comes not from new products, but from having a clear plan. Through regular annual reviews and professional advice, individuals can align their finances with life goals and build sustainable, long-term success.

Hayley Parry and Tando Ngibe unpack South Africa’s latest inflation data, showing that while headline inflation remains low, rising costs in fuel, food and school fees continue to pressure household budgets, making careful spending, smart saving and cautious borrowing essential in 2026.

Liberty research shows Gen Z and Gen Alpha children face heightened digital, financial and emotional pressures, making early, flexible education planning essential to prepare them for lifelong learning, evolving careers and an uncertain future.