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?...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
From buying groceries to building wealth, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the evolution of stokvels and the power of collective investing.
Who should you select as an executor and what happens to your retirement funds when you die? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) unpack what you need to consider when writing up your will. Further reading: What should you include in your will?...
Does shopping around for competitive quotes really affect your credit score? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) unpack the myths and the facts around what affects your credit score and how you can improve it.
By having a blood test you can significantly reduce your life cover premium. So why are people so reluctant to do so? Maya Fisher-French (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo Makhu (@womanandfinance) chat to Liberty expert Lisa Gibbon to understand what risk factors are...
Media coverage around disallowed claims by life insurers has tarnished the industry. In this podcast, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu chat to Dr Thabani Nkwanyana, lead specialist medical officer at Liberty on why a claim would be turned down – your rights and...
Money Makeover winner Samke chats to Maya and Mapalo about her experience of struggling with debt from her first paycheque and how she achieved her goal of being debt free by the age of 27. Ahead of Youth Day, Samke’s story highlights the challenges around the lack of...
Does your life policy have a surrender value and what happens to all those premiums you paid if you switch to another provider? If you are considering switching, what questions should you be asking? In this week's My Money, My Lifestyle Podcast, Maya (@mayaonmoney)...
Life insurance is the easy part – you die, you get paid. But what about all those other insurances that we are told we need, like income protection, disability lump sum insurance and critical illness? What do they mean and when do we need them? Maya (@mayaonmoney) and...
Given the technicalities around car insurance, it is not surprising that most complaints received by the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance relate to vehicle insurance and warranties. Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss what fine print to check...
In this week's My Money, My Lifestyle podcast, Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the modus operandi of loan scams and also unpack the details of the Barlowworld Kula Zizwe BEE offering. To join the conversation send us a WhatsApp voice note to...
Maya (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo (@womanandfinance) discuss the best strategies for managing your income when you work for yourself ‒ and share their personal stories. To join the conversation send us a voice note to 064 554 3959.