A decision to invest offshore should not be driven by fear but should rather form part of a diversified investment portfolio for the best risk-adjusted return. In this episode of My Money, My Lifestyle, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo...
Listen: Why women make great money managers
Maya and Mapalo discuss how women tend to approach money and finances and why this can be either a positive or hold them back from taking necessary risk. Sean Sanders and Louis Buys from crypto platform Revix join the discussion sharing their...
Listen: Why investing “for good” will deliver better returns
Is it possible to invest in socially responsible businesses and make a return on your investment? In this podcast, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) chat to Duggan Matthews and Lourens Coetzee from Marriott Income Specialists, who...
Listen: Do you know your net worth?
Do you know your net worth? In this podcast Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss how to calculate your net worth and how to use it to track your financial progress. They also look at the best ways to finance your home loan and...
Listen: The low-down on dividend investing
This week’s episode is part of our Investment Series where we focus on investing and specifically investing for a sustainable income. Maya and Mapalo chat to Lourens Coetzee and Duggan Matthews from Marriott about why investors are returning to a...
Listen: Cryptocurrency: Is it money, an asset, or a get-rich-quick scheme?
What exactly is cryptocurrency? Is it something we should be investing in and if so, how do we do it? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) ask the questions you may be too shy to ask. Cryptocurrency experts Sean Sanders and Louis Buys,...
Listen: You’re not broke, just pre-rich
In her book You’re Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich Mapalo explains that moving towards financial freedom starts with a state of mind. In this podcast, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss what drives our buying decisions, and how...
Listen: Surviving retrenchment: your step-by-step guide
Facing retrenchment is a very frightening experience, but you can manage the stress and financial fallout if you have a plan in place. Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the many options, including insurance, you may not even...
Listen: Can you make a living from direct selling?
Have you ever thought of signing up to sell make-up, health drinks or cleaning products to make a few extra rand? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) chat to journalist Angelique Ruzicka (@angelraws) about whether direct selling is a...
Listen: Travel overseas without debt
With proper planning you can have that overseas trip without financial regrets. Maya (@mayaonmoney), Mapalo (@womanandfinance) and personal finance blogger Brendan Dale (@your_money_blog) share their travel budget secrets.
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Listen: The FIRE budget: planning to retire early
Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) speak to personal finance blogger Brendan Dale about how he manages his budget to achieve Financial Independence to Retire Early (FIRE). Is it a fad or something we could all apply to our finances?
Listen: The 20-year home loan fallacy
In this week’s edition, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) explain how you can pay your house off as quickly as your car. Also, In the light of the recent raid by the authorities on CoinIt and Commex Minerals, they discuss the increase in dubious...
Listen: Credit facility vs personal loan: knowing the difference will save you a fortune
Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the dangers of signing up for a credit facility as well as how your partner’s debt can impact your credit score.
Listen: Is your adviser earning their commission?
If you have an investment policy, chances are someone is earning commission on it. When did you last speak to your adviser and do you even know who they are? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss commissions, fees, advice as well as why you need to...
Listen: Will your debt really be expunged?
If you think the signing in of the debt relief bill means your debt woes will soon be over, think again. Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) look at the implications of the so-called debt relief bill both for consumers and credit providers.
Listen: How to pick a share
Building a long-term share portfolio requires more homework than just investing in the latest hot stock you heard about around the braai. Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss what it takes to make the right investment decision.
Listen: Shape your finances as beautifully as you shape those nails!
In this Women's Day feature, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) talk about how to create a budget that reflects your priorities and values, areas women need to focus on in their financial plan, and how to set up a testamentary trust as a single parent....
Listen: Why a balloon payment explodes your finances
Balloon payments are financial traps to entice you to buy a car you really cannot afford. Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) explain the evils of balloon payments and offer some tips on how to settle that balloon payment hanging above your head.
Listen: The tax implications of cashing in your pension
How much tax do you save by investing into an RA? What is the tax bill when you cash out? Why is it a bad idea to use your pension to settle your debts? If you’re thinking about cashing in your retirement fund or starting one, listen to Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo...
Listen: Create a stokvel and start investing
From buying groceries to building wealth, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the evolution of stokvels and the power of collective investing.