AI can run complex financial models in seconds. Some retirees are already using it to test whether they’ll outlive their money, concluding that financial planners are no longer needed.
But experience tells another story. Data alone can’t model emotion, family, or life’s unexpected turns. In this week’s reflection, Sunél considers what AI can do brilliantly and what it can never replace: empathy, perspective, and the human understanding that gives money its meaning.
Gold shares have more than doubled this year, leaving many investors wondering if they’ve missed out. Sunél reflects on why markets can run ahead of reality, what the gold rally teaches us about investing — and how to stay grounded when everyone else seems to be striking gold.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, Sunél Veldtman reflects on how digital media deepens divisions in society, fuels outrage and quietly shapes our beliefs — even our financial choices.
This piece is both a warning and an invitation: to pause, question the influence of digital platforms, and reconnect with people and nature.
Retirement often unfolds differently than we imagined.
In this week’s blog, Sunél reflects that true contentment is not found in meeting expectations, but in the quiet grace of learning to love what life offers.
A surprise bloom of bluebells in my garden made me reflect on legacy—how small actions, even from decades past, can ripple into beauty today. Legacy isn’t just about wealth or fame; it’s about the impact we leave on people, the healing we offer, and the love we share. In a divided world, perhaps love is the most enduring legacy of all.
We often agonise over choices, circling around “what ifs.”
In this week’s blog, Sunél reflects on learning that clarity doesn’t come from waiting, but from engaging with the process. Sorting through options and emotions reveals the best way forward.
Whether personal or financial, making the time to decide brings clarity—and peace of mind.