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Why paper wealth isn’t financial freedom
A thriving business and a property portfolio can make you rich on paper, but completely unable to act and that is why the hidden cost of zero ‘wealth velocity’ is every opportunity that passes while your capital stays trapped.

The invisible expense: Why tax should be the first line item in your budget
A high income can build a wealthy balance sheet, but only an integrated tax strategy can preserve it over the long term.

Why the 60/40 split is stalling in the new private era
One big reason is that when inflation runs hot, shares and bonds often fall together – cutting into the protection you’d expect. There’s more to consider in the article.

Structuring income through private credit
While everyone is watching the stock headlines, private credit is quietly offering steady income to those who know where to look.

How should we invest an overseas lump sum for the next 10 years?
There are clear merits to using a discretionary unit trust or offshore endowment. Asset allocation and estate planning must also be carefully considered.

Navigating impact investing in private markets
As impact-driven investing gains momentum globally, private markets are becoming a way to build something that lasts – and this article explores what that really means for your portfolio.

Strategic opportunities in the 2026 alternative landscape
Global trends are opening new investment frontiers – see how tech, infrastructure and niche assets could deliver growth beyond the usual.

Don’t let your fund fact sheet be a mystery manual
Fact sheets are your investment’s ingredient list – and knowing how to read them is the key to your money. Here’s how to decode them.

Navigating the 2026 no-frills budget
With South Africa’s debt finally stabilising, this year’s budget marks a shift from damage control to building for growth.

The $30m home run: Why your dream team needs a shock-proof game plan
The best wealth strategies aren’t just about ‘finding the next unicorn’, they’re about knowing when to call in a professional to fight in your corner – and avoid making the worst mistakes. Here’s what it looks like in practice.

Tax Planning Starts Way Before Filing Season
Practical Tax Tips Every South African Should Review Before Filing with SARS.

Why your investment risk is a story, not a score
To tell your portfolio’s story accurately, the focus should be on memory and past behaviour – not a hypothetical quiz and a score.

S&P 500 vs Satrix: The 7% Gap
Gareth Collier from Firecrest Group shares insights into this illustration of currency risk for South African investors.

The uncomfortable truth about diversification.
A well-diversified portfolio should always have an underperformer – that’s how you know it’s working.

Best tax-efficient way to invest R500k for R3k/month income?
An interest-only portfolio will be highly tax-efficient today, but often presents a long-term sustainability problem.

Wealth Lab Panel Discussion with YOCO and Me&B
Wealth Lab is a series of community events designed for people who want to learn, grow, and connect around the ideas of business.

Navigating the maze of financial professionals
Unpacking financial guidance can be confusing due to the many types of services available. Have you ever found yourself in a financial quandary, unsure of who to turn to?

The hidden cost of debt: Beyond the interest rate
This article delves into how debt, if not managed carefully, restricts your future choices and limits your resilience.

It’s time to stop putting off investing
Are you letting the fear of complexity hold your financial future hostage?

Forged by fire: Where Futures Take Flight
Blue Chip speaks to Gareth Collier, CFP®, one of the 2024 Financial Planner of the Year Award runners-up.
