Albert Einstein probably never called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. Whether he said it or not has long been debated. Financial advisers, however, have spent decades demonstrating exactly how it works.
Small amounts invested consistently become meaningful wealth.
The Sanlam Benchmark 2026 Insights Report explores the same principle from the opposite direction. Drawing on a consumer survey of 600 South Africans across three life stages, together with research among retirement fund members, employers, and retirement funds, this year’s report examines the decisions and behaviours that shape long-term financial outcomes.
Small losses, repeated often enough, can quietly erode the financial resilience that years of…