“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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Listen: How health screenings affect claims
In the latest episode of “Life Behind the Numbers”, a Discovery Life podcast series, I am joined by Discovery Life Deputy Chief Executive Gareth Friedlander and Chief Medical Officer Dr Maritha van der Walt, to discuss the significant impact that health screenings...
Listen: Smart strategies to manage your debt
Many South Africans are drowning in debt, with rising interest rates and inflation exacerbating the situation. If you are struggling to meet your debt repayments, we are here to offer practical solutions and insights to help you regain control of your finances. In...
Listen: Using credit responsibly
This fourth episode of the Santam Insure your Future Money Bootcamp is all about using credit responsibly. It provides insights into budgeting, borrowing, and understanding the fine line between good and bad debt. I’m again joined by Mapalo Makhu as we offer a...
Listen: The Dollar Life Plan: Diversifying with dollar-based life cover
While most of us are aware of the importance of diversifying our investments globally, we don’t often think about diversifying our risk cover. Taking out life cover in US dollars is one way to leave a legacy in a hard currency that should maintain its value. In the...
Listen: Navigating the financial maze of buying a home or car
Buying a home or a car is one of the most significant financial decisions you'll ever make. It can be an exciting journey, filled with dreams of new beginnings and the thrill of ownership. But, as our latest podcast episode reveals, it’s also fraught with hidden costs...
Listen: Navigating tax season 2024
SARS has announced that tax season 2024 will open on 15 July. In order to ensure a smooth (and possibly rewarding) tax-filing process, it's crucial to understand the complexities of your tax return and how to maximise any tax breaks that you may qualify for. Joining...