“Know your ombud” episode 6 In the latest episode of our Know Your Ombud series, I am joined by Sonya Marais, Senior Adjudicator for the Life Insurance Division of the National Financial Ombud (NFO), who helps us understand the complexities of...
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Listen: General and personal insurance unravelled
“Know your ombud” episode 5 In the latest episode of our Know Your Ombud series, I am joined by Edite Teixeira-Mckinon, the lead ombud for non-life insurance at the National Financial Ombud. Have you ever felt overwhelmed or confused by one of your...
Money Bootcamp: Recognising financial trauma
Welcome to the second season of the Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp, where I will tackle various financial topics together with my co-host, Mapalo Makhu. In this first episode, we investigate the complicated relationship between emotions...
Listen: When responsible credit goes wrong
“Know your ombud” episode 4 In the latest episode of our Know Your Ombud series, I am joined by Howard Gabriels, the head ombud for credit. Credit providers are required to treat customers fairly, but consumers also have a responsibility to repay...
Listen: Big Banks – David and Goliath
“Know your ombud” episode 3 In the latest episode of our "Know Your Ombud" series, we dive into the world of financial services with Nerosha Maseti, the lead ombud for banking services. With an increasing number of complaints about banking...
Listen: What to do if your financial institution treats you unfairly
“Know your ombud” Episode 2 I’m joined by Reana Steyn, the head of the National Financial Ombud, to discuss the role of this ombud, and how it is a vital resource when you have a dispute with a financial institution. Reana shares insights into the...
Listen: Know your ombud
“Know your Ombud” is a series of conversations aimed at helping consumers of financial services understand their rights and where to go if they are not treated fairly. The financial ombud schemes include the National Financial Ombud, the FAIS...
Listen: Understand your long-term insurance
For most of us, long-term insurance is one of our biggest assets, yet we spend very little time understanding it. Am I over-insured? Does my company provide life insurance and how does that work? What is my premium pattern? Am I going to be able...
Listen: How to make smart tax decisions
In my latest podcast episode, I chat to tax expert Andre Bothma about the complexities of the South African tax system and how recent proposals could affect personal finances. We also have a broader discussion about the current tax landscape and...
Listen: Unpacking Budget 2025: taxes, spending, and what it means for you
This interview with Chris Axelson, acting head of tax and financial sector policy at National Treasury, will give listeners a window into how Treasury thinks when putting together a tax package. Our conversation provides invaluable insights into...
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Listen: How to select the right annuity income for your needs
We all spend a lot of time thinking about how much we should be saving for retirement, and what the best strategy is for those investments. But we often don’t spend much time thinking about what the best strategy is for using this money after we have retired. In this...
Simplifying the investment process
One of the most common question I receive is, "Where do I start investing?" With this in mind, I recently interviewed Adrian Hope-Bailie, founder of Fynbos Money, about this new investment platform, and how he aims to simplify the investment process for people who...
Listen: How to build your side hustle
Did you know that nearly half of employed South Africans engage in side businesses? In this episode of the "My Money, My Lifestyle" podcast, I chat about the growth of the side hustle with my guest, business coach and mentor Willem Gous. Willem is the author of Side...
Listen: Why are high earners struggling?
Many of us believe that if we simply earned a bit more money, all of our financial issues would disappear. Yet so many South Africans who are considered high-net-worth individuals, are struggling with debt. They earn very good salaries, yet still have serious money...
Listen: The young professional’s guide to money mastery
Fulufhelani Mashapha recently published her book Mind Your Cents - A Practical Approach to Financial Freedom. Fulu had asked me to read her draft copy and to write the book’s foreword, and I took the opportunity to interview her about her experiences as a young...
Listen: Knowledge is power
What do you not know about your finances that may be hurting you? Knowledge is power, so isn't it time to find out? A couple of months ago, a friend of mine sent me the link to neuroscientist Dr Andrew Huberman's podcast on the effects of alcohol on our brains and...
Listen: Inside the Medium-Term Budget 2024
Last week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the Medium-Term Budget, which is tabled every year in October. In this podcast, I am joined by Gcobisa Magazi, director of public finance at National Treasury, to discuss the Medium-Term Budget. Most people only...
Listen: Sort out your will this Wills Month
September is Wills Month, a Capital Legacy initiative inspired by National Wills Week, aiming to help more South Africans get their wills drafted at no cost. Having a valid will is essential, but many of us delay it due to time constraints. Did you know that the...
Listen: Unpacking a shared value insurance model
In the ever-evolving landscape of life insurance, Discovery Life uses a shared value insurance model to incentivise healthy living. In the latest episode of “Life Behind the Numbers”, a Discovery Life podcast series, I sit down with Gareth Friedlander, Deputy Chief...
Listen: Understanding life cover
My biggest debit order after my mortgage, is for life cover. It’s a crucial part of my financial plan. In this sixth episode of the Santam Insure your Future Money Bootcamp, I’m joined by Mapalo Makhu and Johann Steyn, a certified financial planner at Rainmaker...