Goliath BlueStar

21/10/2026

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/Goliath/blogs/the-hidden-cost-of-cancer/8111159656077

19/10/2026

For many business owners, years of hard work are invested in equipment, stock, premises, and day-to-day operations.

But what happens if the unexpected strikes?

From fire and theft to business interruption, the right cover can help protect what keeps your business running.

Your business is more than an income. It's your livelihood. That's why having a plan in place before something goes wrong can make all the difference.

Start the conversation about protecting your business today.
Goliath BlueStar
📞 Phone: 014 591 9200
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Visit: Montana Business Park, Cnr Kotze and Van Alphen Street, Rustenburg, 0299
Leave a message or enquire on our website: https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/Goliath/contact-us/

16/10/2026

Leer die 9 hoofelemente wat elke goeie finansiële plan behoort in te sluit. Wenk nommer 5 is byvoorbeeld "Wees voorbereid op aflegging". Vind almal in my blogartikel gedurende .

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...

14/10/2026

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 Elsa Dippenaar 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, Elsa Dippenaar, am a financial adviser at Goliath BlueStar in Thabazimbi, Limpopo since 1997 and I have a passion for our profession. I am a mother and grandmother with a passion for people. I live for my family, but overtime, my clients also become like family. The trust between me and my client...

13/10/2026

Believe in yourself😊

You've come so far; don't let doubt hold you back.

Trust in your abilities and conquer this final hurdle. 🚀

Good luck from all of us at Goliath BlueStar
📞014 591 9200
📧[email protected]
🏠Montana Business Park, Cnr Kotze and Van Alphen Street, Rustenburg, 0299
https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/Goliath/contact-us/

13/10/2026

Om kanker te trotseer terwyl jy met jou loopbaan voortgaan, is een van die lewe se moeilikste koorddanse.

Ongeag of jy die een is wat met kanker gediagnoseer is, ‘n kollega ondersteun, of behandeling met werksverpligtinge balanseer, die werkplek bring sy eie uitdagings mee.

Hierdie artikel lei jou deur praktiese stappe en deernisvolle advies om jou regte te beskerm, jou behoeftes te kommunikeer en jou werkslewe en jou welstand te bewaar.

A cancer diagnosis can affect more than your health. It can impact your work, finances, and daily routine. Discover practical guidance for navigating the workplace with confidence while managing treatment, recovery, and wellbeing.

11/10/2026

A common challenge for many SMEs isn't a lack of ambition. It's a lack of financial visibility.

Economic uncertainty, changing market conditions and rising costs make financial discipline more important than ever. One of the simplest ways to strengthen your business is to revisit the fundamentals:

• Build and update a financial roadmap
• Stay on top of bookkeeping and tax planning
• Monitor cash flow consistently
• Manage debt strategically
• Keep personal and business finances separate

As the saying goes, "A failure to plan is a plan to fail."

Taking time to review these areas can help business owners move from simply surviving to planning for sustainable growth.

🔗 Explore the full article in our blog for practical insights on giving your business finances a spring clean.

In money, as in life, a failure to plan is a plan to fail. This spring, get your financial house in order by preparing a financial road map for the year ahead. Pandemics, climate change, crime, political unrest and a sluggish economy have had a devastating impact on many SMEs over the past few years...

08/10/2026

Doen hierdie stappe om jou te help om waaksaam te bly en jou risiko van borskanker te verminder. Vir meer inligting oor produkte wat beskikbaar is om die finansiële impak van kanker te verlig, kontak vandag nog 'n Sanlam Finansiële Adviseur.

We at Goliath BlueStar aim to be true to the definition of Goliath by helping our client achieve colossal achievement in their financial portfolio and their life dreams, all our advisers in Goliath strive to this goal. We assist our valued clients’ to achieve their goals through an in depth an acc...

07/10/2026

A cancer diagnosis affects more than your health. It can affect your financial resilience too.

Many South Africans have medical aid in place, but few fully account for the indirect costs associated with treatment, including transport, reduced productivity, time away from work, and family support requirements.

This highlights an important financial planning principle: managing risk isn't only about covering medical expenses. It's also about protecting your ability to navigate unexpected life events without significant financial strain.

Understanding the different protection solutions available can help individuals and families make more informed financial decisions and strengthen their long-term financial security.

If you've never reviewed how cancer cover fits into your broader financial plan, now may be a good time to start. Speak to Heleen Labuschagne
📞 Phone: 014 591 9200 📧 Email: [email protected] 🏢 Visit: Montana Business Park, Cnr Kotze and Van Alphen Street, Rustenburg, 0299

Learn more about Cancer Cover products on my website and discover how it can complement your financial planning strategy.

Fight cancer, not your finances with this comprehensive solution. Supplement existing cover and take care of unexpected costs.

06/10/2026

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...