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26/10/2026

Teachers spend their lives helping others prepare for the future. But who's helping teachers prepare for theirs? 🍎

This , we're celebrating the educators who dedicate themselves to shaping lives, one lesson at a time.

While you're teaching the next generation about planning ahead, it's just as important to make time for your own future goals. Whether retirement is years away or just around the corner, every contribution towards your retirement savings can help build greater financial confidence for the years ahead.

Because after a lifetime of giving to others, you deserve the freedom to enjoy the future you've worked so hard for.

https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/adviser/inge-janse-van-rensburg/87384217304150

Book a 1 on 1 session with Inge at the link above or call 📞 031 001 0251 / 0357531425 / 0762722807 and let’s build your retirement plan together.

24/10/2026

Speak to a local financial adviser from your community this October during .

💡Think of it as the annual money check-in you may have missed.

At the start of the year, many of us set financial goals...
Save more...
Invest consistently...
Reduce debt...
Build a safety net.

But life happens.

The good news?

You don't need a new year to make a fresh start. October is the perfect opportunity to pause, review where you are, and take the next step towards where you want to be.

Sometimes, the smartest financial move isn't doing it alone. A conversation with a nearby Sanlam Financial Planner like Stef Schulze can help you see opportunities, spot gaps, and build a plan that works for your life.

Your future self will thank you for starting today. 🌱

What financial goal would you most like to achieve before the end of the year? Leave a message on my digital business card below to connect.

I am a trusted and experienced Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Director of Northern BlueStar in KwaZulu-Natal. I have been in the financial services industry since 2005. Together with my team at Northern BlueStar Financial Advisory Services, we provide our clients with a greater depth of fin...

17/10/2026

When discussing cancer, the conversation often focuses on treatment and recovery.

But there’s another reality that deserves attention: THE FINANCIAL IMPACT.

Beyond direct medical expenses, individuals and families may face reduced income, additional travel costs, caregiving expenses, and other unforeseen financial pressures. These challenges can have a lasting effect on long-term financial wellbeing.

For financial professionals and consumers alike, understanding the broader financial implications of serious illness is an important part of effective financial planning.

An informed plan is not about predicting the future. It’s about preparing for uncertainty.

Read my full article here:
🔗 https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/blogs/the-hidden-cost-of-cancer/13536223669968

17/10/2026

Learn the 9 key elements every sound financial plan should have. E.g. Tip #5. Be prepared for retrenchment.
#9. Don’t neglect your paperwork.
Find all nine tips in my blog article during .

Recent years have proven one thing – being adaptable, flexible, responding quickly to change and being resilient are traits that we need if we are to survive, and thrive, in a world that’s constantly changing. We cannot stress enough the importance of a financial plan designed by an appropriatel...

16/10/2026

A reminder that your health matters. 💗
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jacques Potgieter and team is encouraging every woman to make time for the conversations, check-ups, and self-examinations that could make a difference.

Early awareness starts with knowing your body and paying attention to changes. It's also about supporting the women in our lives, whether that's a mother, sister, friend, colleague, or client.

Let's use this month to spread awareness, share knowledge, and remind one another that looking after our health is one of the most important investments we can make.

Together, we can help create a future where more women have access to information, support, and early detection.

SHARE THIS MESSAGE with the women around you

15/10/2026

Safeguard your legacy for your loved ones.💙
Drafting a will with the help of Jacques Potgieter and Sanlam Trust is how you take care of your family when you no longer can — protecting their inheritance and sparing them the hard admin later. Free to draft and store.

Draft your will online here - https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/tools/online-will/13536223669968

This is ideal if you require a will that is simple and straight forward. Simply complete the form to generate your draft will that you can download immediately. A consultant will call you to finalise your will, make sure it reflects your wishes, that you sign it correctly, and return it back to Sanlam for safekeeping.

Sanlam has partnered with Sanlam Trust, part of the Capital Legacy Group and a Sanlam associate, to give you expert advice on wills, trusts, estates, and related services.

You can also speak to a financial adviser directly should you have any questions before commencing:
Jacques Potgieter
📞0832325575
📧[email protected]


https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/tools/online-will/13536223669968

Sanlam Life Insurance Limited is a licensed Life Insurer, authorised Financial Services Provider and registered Credit Provider (NCRCP43).

08/10/2026

Teachers, you've spent hours preparing lesson plans for your classes during the first 3 Terms of the year... the question is, did you give your pay cheque the same attention?

Inge janse van Rensburg can help you design your “financial lesson plan” that teaches you how to make smart money decisions and stay on track.

✅ Start planning today → https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/financial-planning/financial-planning-process/87384217304150

Book a 1 on 1 session with Inge at the link above or call 📞 031 001 0251 / 0357531425 / 0762722807 and let’s build your financial plan together.

07/10/2026

Your goals. Your future. Our shared journey.

Today is World Financial Planning Day, so we'd like to thank every client who has trusted Northern BlueStar to be part of their financial story.

We value the relationships we've built and are honored to help you navigate life's opportunities and challenges with confidence.

Here's to achieving more together and creating brighter financial futures.

Thank you for your trust.
💙 The Northern BlueStar team
📞031 001 0251 / 0357531425
📧[email protected] / [email protected]
🏠Umhlanga Office: 20 Ncondo Pl, 2nd Floor Suite 201(B), 6 Ridge, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, 4319; Richards Bay Office: 15 Cent Circle, Sanlam Center, 1st Floor Office 4.1, Richards Bay, KZN, 3900

Northern BlueStar is an award-winning, independently owned Sanlam BlueStar practice that is delivering comprehensive financial planning across South Africa - powered by CFP®-qualified leadership, exceptional administration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our Vision is to be South Africa’s most tr...

07/10/2026

ATT: TEACHERS, SCHOOLS... Pension contributions are compulsory, but do you know what your fund will give you?

Understanding your pension is like checking your homework — ensure it’s correct.

A financial adviser at Northern BlueStar can help you review your pension and plan for a secure future.

Schedule your pension review today — get peace of mind for tomorrow.

Contact Raymond Faulds below: https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/northern/adviser/raymond-faulds/12801656617453

📞 031 001 0251 / 0357531425 / 0828739102
📧 [email protected]
Umhlanga Office: 20 Ncondo Pl, 2nd Floor Suite 201(B), 6 Ridge, Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga, 4319; Richards Bay Office: 15 Cent Circle, Sanlam Center, 1st Floor Office 4.1, Richards Bay, KZN, 3900

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07/10/2026

A decision you make today could have a lasting impact on a child's tomorrow. Get in touch with Stef Schulze 0845082845 to discuss their future today.