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Financial Planning Tools

Professional, South Africa-specific planning documents, designed by a qualified wealth manager. All of them are free. Enter your email and the download comes straight to you.

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PRODUCT 01

Retirement Planning Checklist

8 pages · PDF

A step-by-step guide to securing your retirement. Whether you're just starting out or fast approaching your target date, this checklist walks you through every key decision, savings targets, RA contributions, preservation strategies, and annuity choices.

What's included:

  • 10-step retirement planning roadmap
  • Savings target benchmarks by age
  • RA, pension & TFSA contribution guide
  • Preservation fund & withdrawal rules
  • Annuity vs living annuity explained
  • Retirement self-assessment checklist
Free PDF · 8 pages
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PRODUCT 02

SA Monthly Budget Planner

32 pages · PDF

Take control of your cash flow with a structured monthly budget. This planner covers every category of your financial life, income, fixed costs, variable spending, debt repayments, savings and investments, with a 12-month summary tracker and annual goal-setting section.

What's included:

  • Income & fixed expense tracker
  • Variable spending categories
  • Debt register (bond, vehicle, loans)
  • Savings & investments section
  • 12-month summary tracker
  • Financial goals worksheet
Free PDF · 32 pages
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PRODUCT 03

Estate Planning Workbook

6 pages · PDF

Protect your loved ones and preserve your legacy. This comprehensive workbook helps you document everything your family needs, assets, liabilities, insurance policies, will details, beneficiary nominations, digital accounts, and key contacts, all in one organised place.

What's included:

  • Personal & family profile section
  • Full asset & liability inventory
  • Life insurance & policy register
  • Will & executor details
  • Beneficiary nomination tracker
  • Digital assets register
Free PDF · 6 pages
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PRODUCT 04

Investment Basics Guide

6 pages · PDF

Everything you need to start investing with confidence. This guide explains the key concepts every South African investor needs to know, from the power of compound interest to choosing the right investment vehicle, understanding fees, and avoiding the most common mistakes.

What's included:

  • Compound interest examples & tables
  • All SA investment vehicles compared
  • TFSA & RA deep dives
  • Unit trusts vs ETFs explained
  • Risk profiles & asset allocation
  • 7-step getting started checklist
Free PDF · 6 pages
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PRODUCT 05

Year-End Planning Workbook

11 pages · PDF

The conversation that happens before a budget. Most plans get made in the first week of January, which is the worst financial week of the year. This one is built for the year-end break, when you have the time and the people around you. Print it, fill it in by hand, and keep it somewhere you will find it next year.

What’s included:

  • The year behind you, with the calculator closed
  • December named by the day, not treated as one long event
  • Your January number, worked out before December’s salary lands
  • One thing to start, one to fix, one to stop
  • Seven questions on your cover and your will
  • A decision page that has to survive the afternoon
Free PDF · 11 pages
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PRODUCT 06

Compound Interest Calculator

Excel spreadsheet

What could your money grow to? Type in a lump sum, a monthly amount, a return, fees and inflation, and the spreadsheet works out the rest, year by year. It shows the answer twice: in tomorrow’s rands, and in what that money would buy at today’s prices. It is the same arithmetic behind the Planning Scenarios, with numbers you choose.

What’s included:

  • A lump sum, monthly contributions, or both
  • A yearly increase on your contribution, if you want one
  • Fees taken off before anything compounds
  • Results in tomorrow’s rands and in today’s money
  • A year by year table and chart, up to 40 years
  • A plain-words summary of the result
Educational tool only. Not financial advice. The figures are illustrations built entirely from the assumptions you type in. They are not a forecast, a quotation or a guarantee of future returns, and they do not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account. Actual returns vary, are not smooth and can be negative. Tax and product rules are not included. Speak to a licensed financial adviser before making any financial decision.
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💼 Wealth Starter Pack, All 4 Tools

Get all four planning tools in one complete download, free. The ultimate starting kit for anyone serious about building long-term wealth in South Africa.

Retirement Planning Checklist (8 pages)
SA Budget Planner 2026/27 (32 pages)
Estate Planning Workbook (6 pages)
Investment Basics Guide (6 pages)
53 pages · All 4 products
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these documents suitable for all South Africans?

Yes. All the tools are designed specifically for South Africa, using ZAR, SA legislation (Pension Funds Act, TFSA limits, estate duty thresholds) and local investment vehicles like RAs and TFSAs.

Do these documents constitute financial advice?

No. These are educational planning tools. They are designed to help you understand your financial situation and think through key decisions, not to replace personalised advice from a licensed financial advisor.

How do I get my download?

Enter your email and the PDF downloads immediately, with a copy on its way to your inbox. You can save and print it. Everything is designed to work on-screen or printed at A4.

Are the documents regularly updated?

Yes. Key figures such as TFSA contribution limits and estate duty thresholds are reviewed annually. Anyone on the newsletter hears about significant updates.

Can I use these alongside working with a financial advisor?

Absolutely. That's the ideal scenario. These tools help you get organised and informed before meeting your advisor, making your sessions more productive and focused.

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