In this episode of the My Money, My lifestyle podcast, Maya is joined by Queen Malobane, Provincial General Manager at Metropolitan, as they delve into the complex intersection of money and relationships. The romantic notion that love conquers all...
Listen: Exposing hidden costs: the truth behind your insurance excess
Maya Fisher-FrenchMar 8, 2024
Have you ever taken a close look at your short-term insurance policy? Do you know exactly what your insurance excess is? Not too many people do, but if you study your policy wording, it can be quite the eye-opener. In the latest episode of the My...
Listen: Unpacking the national budget: where your taxes really go
Maya Fisher-FrenchFeb 23, 2024
Every year, the announcement of the national budget grips the attention of ordinary South Africans and experts alike. But what does it really mean for you and me? In this latest episode of the My Money, My Lifestyle podcast, we cut through the...
Listen: Tax 101 for freelancers
Maya Fisher-FrenchFeb 9, 2024
Navigating tax can be tricky, and this is especially true for freelancers. Whether you're a graphic designer, writer, or any independent contractor, you need to understand your tax obligations – this is crucial for financial success and legal...
Listen: Can we trust the banking system?
Maya Fisher-FrenchJan 26, 2024
In this podcast, I have a frank discussion with David Buckham, founder and CEO of Monocle Solutions, and an expert on the global banking system. We discuss the inherent flaws in the banking system and the reasons behind the erosion of trust across...
Women in Conversation: Navigating money conversations in a relationship
Maya Fisher-FrenchDec 14, 2023
Money is not only rands and cents – it is also a currency of emotions, which is why money conversations are so hard. In this podcast, Maya and Andrea have a candid discussion with relationship therapist Connie Valkin about how to have these...
Listen: How I transformed my relationship with money
Maya Fisher-FrenchDec 11, 2023
The power of taking back control of your finances Maya speaks to Zihle, the runner-up in the 2023 Absa City Press Money Makeover Challenge, about her personal journey and how – with the help of her financial adviser Anton Battiss – she has...
Listen: How I paid off R85 000 in just six months
Maya Fisher-FrenchDec 6, 2023
How this year’s Money Makeover Challenge winner is well on his way to being debt free. In this podcast Maya speaks to Johan, the winner of the 2023 Absa/City Press Money Makeover Challenge, and his Absa financial adviser, Takalani Badugela. Johan...
Women in Conversation: Protecting your family
Maya Fisher-FrenchDec 1, 2023
When you get married, there are so many exciting things to focus on like the wedding dress, invitations, and the honeymoon. And when you have a child, your life becomes so busy as you care for your growing family. The last thing you want to think...
Women in Conversation: Creating financial equality in a relationship
Maya Fisher-FrenchNov 17, 2023
Money conversations are hard. They are harder than conversations about sex or the in-laws. But there is seldom financial equality in a relationship, and this inequality often causes conflict. The person who makes more money tends to have more power...

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Women in Conversation: Marriage Contracts
Nov 3, 2023
In this series of conversations, Maya speaks to Andrea Carr about her experience of getting divorced which has led Andrea to question many of the decisions she made as a woman, as a mother and as a wife, when it came to her finances. It made her realise the importance...

Listen: The ins and outs of medical aid
Oct 20, 2023
It is that time of year when your medical aid informs you how much more you will be paying in 2024 for your medical cover. In this podcast, Maya chats to Jillian Larkan, head of healthcare consulting at financial advisory firm GTC to unpack the mysteries of medical...

Listen: Treasury explains the two-pot retirement system
Oct 6, 2023
On 1 March 2024 there will be a radical change affecting everyone who is a member of a retirement fund, with the implementation of what has come to be known as the “two-pot retirement system”. Update: The two-pot system will now be implemented on 1 September 2024....

Listen: Supporting your aging parents
Sep 22, 2023
Many South Africans are finding themselves supporting their aging parents, thanks to the combination of a tough economy and insufficient retirement funding. But it’s critical to plan this key transition carefully to ensure your own finances stay on track and that you...

Listen: Use your will to protect your child’s legacy
Sep 8, 2023
September is Wills Month and in this podcast, we discuss how you can use your will to protect your child’s legacy. Maya speaks to Alex Simeonides, CEO of Capital Legacy, about how parents can navigate the complexities of estate planning. Navigating grief with a...

Listen: The link between mental and financial wellness
Aug 25, 2023
An important aspect of financial wellness is mental wellness. Financial stress can cause emotional stress: it impacts our relationships and our workplace. As part of this year’s Money Makeover Challenge, I had a discussion with Dr Lesego Rametsi, group head of health...

Listen: How bank scams work
Aug 11, 2023
In this podcast, Jean Rossouw, Head of Financial Education at Capitec, and Nick Harris, Head of Financial Crime at Capitec, explain to Maya how various bank scams work, how to identify a scam before it is too late, and what to do if you are a victim. As banks improve...

Listen: Take this opportunity to boost your retirement income
Jul 28, 2023
In this podcast Maya speaks to Deane Moore, CEO of the Just Group about how to use a guaranteed annuity to boost your retirement income, even if you are already in retirement. If you have a retirement annuity or a pension fund, you should know that when you retire,...

Listen: Six-month journey to financial health
Jul 14, 2023
The 2023 City Press/Absa Money Makeover Challenge has begun. This is the seventh year where I will work together with a team of Absa financial advisers to coach six contestants on their six-month journey to financial health. In this podcast I chat to Sarah Nkwana of...

Listen: Discover your money fingerprint
Jun 30, 2023
Welcome to the final podcast of the Emotions and Money series, where Maya and Paul Nixon, head of Behavioural Finance at Momentum, delve into the concept of the Money Fingerprint. During the COVID-19 period, South African investors destroyed over R650 million in value...