Food for Thought

Optimum proudly sponsored Nanze Els from Upington, Northern Cape, on her extraordinary Kilimanjaro climb, a journey dedicated to breast cancer awareness. This climb was more than a summit. It was a celebration of resilience, determination, and the power of hope in the face of life’s toughest challenges. Nanze’s story is a testament to courage. In March 2018, just four weeks before she was set to complete her first full Ironman in Port Elizabeth, Nanze, then 35, was diagnosed

Your Future Self Called - And Has Some Opinions Remember when you thought 65 was ancient? Spoiler alert: Future You is going to want to...

As we approach the end of the tax year, now is the perfect time to review and optimise your financial strategy. If you haven’t maximised...

Met die einde van die belastingjaar in sig, is dit nou die ideale tyd om u finansiële strategie te hersien en te versterk. Indien u nog...

Being a young adult in South Africa can feel challenging as you navigate your career, build your net worth, and manage personal life goals.

Let’s dive into why you need a will and why it remains such an important document.

As a young adult in South Africa, life insurance might seem like an unnecessary expense, but it can be a crucial safety net for your future.

The process of passing wealth and leadership across generations is a cornerstone of family businesses and dynasties. Legacy wealth...

Protect Your Family's Future: Life Insurance in South Africa

In South Africa, not having life insurance can expose individuals and their families to significant financial risks. Life insurance...

According to the Association of Savings of South Africa (ASISA), they estimate that only 6% of South Africans are on their way to retire...

Investment and life insurance is not often mentioned in the same sentence but, they should be. If we change our perception of what we...

It is crucial to prioritize your health and well-being by ensuring you have adequate protection against the risks of illness or...

In South Africa, living wills, also known as advance directives or personal directives, are not currently recognized as legally...

Taxpayers still have time to maximise their tax benefits before end of February 2022

In a competitive market where insurers constantly try to enhance benefits

In an ideal world you should start saving for your child’s education even before they are born as to build up enough capital to pay a yearly

The end of the 2017 tax season is fast approaching and the opportune time to top-up your contribution to your Retirement Annuity plan.

Dit is n sensitiewe saak om aan te spreek, want niemand wil dink aan die “wat as” nie. ‘n Lewensveranderende gebeurtenis vind gewoonlik plaa

Even if life insurance forms part of your employee benefits, it will be wise to consider topping it up with a private policy