Let us plug you with the ‘HOW’ to get your retirement into the ‘soft life’ mode. Allow us to introduce you to EasyRA: EasyEquities’ low-cost, well-structured offering, accessible, and flexible offering. Craig Turton, the Head of EasyWealth, joins us again to highlight the variety of retirement funds you can invest in, and how to choose the right investment vehicle in your Retirement Annuity (RA). If you’re already invested in an RA structure and want to come over to the Easy side, we talk about ...
Feb 02, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Convincing a young professional to start saving and investing for retirement is tough business, which is why we’ve hit up the Head of EasyWealth at EasyEquities to encourage our fam at Easy Does It. Press play as Craig Turton tells us everything we need to know about retirement. This episode is all about the 101s and beginner info you need to arm your own retirement planning. The creator of the Rainbow Rand and the Ubuntu Dollar highlights the power of compound interest, the types of retirement ...
Feb 02, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Get your apron on as we cook up another great portfolio with an INVSTR. This time it’s one of Easy's brand ambassadors and longtime collaborator, Jessica Maluleke. A social media maverick and investing fundi with insights into how social media drives the investment behaviour of online communities. We talk Sasol, Purple Group and have a peek at Jessica’s portfolio. Press play on this episode to understand the power and influence online communities have on investment portfolios. Share the love wit...
Jan 31, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 33
‘Creating a proper portfolio is about understanding yourself.' Wise words as we cook up a great portfolio with our next guest, Ivyn Sambo, a law student and an amazing financial content creator we consider as a friend to EasyEquities. With thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel, Ivyn's words and messages resonate with many South Africans looking to take ownership of their own financial journeys and the markets. We talked about the peer pressure that INVSTRs may go through when discussin...
Jan 18, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Happy 2022! It's about time that we start talking to and about financial advisors and planners in order to strip away some of the traditional notions we hold about money. With the help of Terence Tobin, an independent financial planner, we compare and contrast between the different shades of advisors and planners that could guide you through your financial journey. In this episode Terence differentiates how fees are typically applied between planners and advisors, as well which side is more incl...
Jan 11, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Investing in your first share doesn't have to be scary and complicated! So with 2021 coming to an end, Dj @ Large rewinds back to the 101s with episodes to encourage and educate those who are new to investing. Covering all the fundamentals with some experts. From understanding what a share is, to bossing ETF’s, Unit trusts and penny stocks. We got you covered to begin your journey to investing and owning the market, with no jargon and no complications. Press play and share the love with us on so...
Dec 31, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 30
There are two ways to take your money around the world. You can either invest in international shares, or travel around the world. Both are very possible and empowering, and you can do both on a budget! We talk traveling on a budget with Buhle Ndlovu, who happens to be a senior investment associate by day, and a travel guru by night. We go from travelling locally vs internationally, group trips, and a lot more! Make sure to listen to this episode to pick up some of the gems that Buhle drops in t...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 29
The smart and secure way to invest in Crypto Assets. Allow us to re-introduce Easy's own crypto-tracking index: EasyCrypto 10 (EC10). In this episode we were joined by Don Kruger and Jonathan Marais from the EC10 team as they breakdown the popular instrument exclusively on EasyEquities. We talk about the risks and benefits of investing in crypto, and EC10, the evolution of the crypto industry, playing the long-term game when investing, the future of crypto, and more. Catch this episode for an in...
Dec 15, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 28
What's Crypto all about, really? Some call it 'internet money' while others want to understand what it has to do with NFTs. In this episode we chat to personal finance educator, investor, and accountant Rochelle 'Soul Fairy' Warries about cryptocurrencies. If you've ever wondered what Cryptocurrencies are used for, how they compare to traditional currency, and you want to know what the blockchain is, then this is the episode to introduce you to the world of crypto. Rochelle puts on her accountan...
Dec 13, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Did you know that social media and growing our community organically continues to play a huge part of EasyEquities' people strategy? Embracing that facet of business is why we're keen to share insights with our community. That is why we invited Caron Williams to talk about the business of social media. Caron is a powerhouse woman in charge of her own empire that leverages the power of social media. The founder of The Throne Agency talks us through navigating and monetising social media platforms...
Dec 07, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Easy Vibes with the founder of The Throne Agency and digital magazine, Caron Williams, for a conversation about money management, the challenges in entrepreneurship, and figuring both out as she goes. We get real with Caron in this honest yet fun chat with the superwoman, as we also talk about navigating parenthood and investing for her son, as well as a reluctant admission about her biggest money mistake - hint: it involved a man! Share the love with us on social media by letting us know what y...
Dec 01, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 25
We're going from wealth to health with this latest episode of Easy Does It as we talk 'dietary budgeting' with Palesa Maleka. Palesa is a clinical dietitian with a down-to-earth approach on navigating the food market, as we look to draw similarities between managing personal finance and managing meals. Like investing, a healthy diet doesn't have to be exclusive to rich and privileged folks. Palesa also stresses the importance of intentional meal planning, rewarding yourself, and understanding al...
Nov 24, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This episode goes twice as large to cover the 101's with the penny stock OG. DJ @ Large recently hit up Financial Mail's Editor-At-Large, Marc Hasenfuss, to give us an overview of the world of penny stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Marc takes us on a journey from when companies like Capitec, Steers (now part of Famous Brands), and others, were once penny stocks, to more recent times such as his personal experience of our very own Purple Group. The conversation highlights both the...
Nov 10, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Having multiple streams of income through a side hustle can be an essential travel item during your journey to financial freedom. From selling preloved items online to pushing scrumptious baked goods, the possibilities are endless. So how do you turn your passion, interests or hobbies into a side hustle? In this episode, Dj @ Large gets the low down on side hustles from Lolo Ndlovu, a successful entrepreneur who turned his side hustle into a full-time gig. Lolo is the brains behind the Sneaker S...
Oct 28, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 22
School is in session, Unit Trusts have been made Easy. A couple of months ago, EasyEquities heeded the call of INVSTRs by introducing Unit Trusts to the platform. Being a fundi of Unit Trusts, Dj @ large invited someone to school him on the basics. From the upside of investing in unit trusts to debunking some misconceptions. In this episode, Dj @ Large goes from class clown to teacher’s pet as we get schooled on Unit trusts by Bobo Nhleko, wealth specialist at EasyEquities. Hit the play button t...
Oct 20, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 21
So you’ve been on your corporate hustle and smashing all your goals. From early meetings to beating deadlines. And life is getting more and more expensive. It’s time to request and to negotiate for a pay raise. So where do you begin? How do you convince your boss you deserve the increase you need? In this episode, Dj @ Large gets all the answers you need from Anja Van Beek. An international executive coach, speaker, trainer and published author, with more than 20 years of experience in guiding a...
Oct 07, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Investing in property has never been this easy. More than a year ago, a group of property obsessed experts at EasyEquities HQ launched EasyProperties. A simple way for ordinary South Africans to invest in property with as little as R1. Taking away the hassle, admin and exorbitant costs that come with owning property. In this episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with one of the founding partners at EasyProperties, Andrew Hartogh. Rewind back and press play to find out how EasyProperties has removed the ...
Sep 23, 2021•12 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Investing in property has never been this easy. More than a year ago, a group of property obsessed experts at EasyEquities HQ launched EasyProperties. A simple way for ordinary South Africans to invest in property with as little as R1. Taking away the hassle, admin and exorbitant costs that come with owning property. In this episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with one of the founding partners at EasyProperties, Andrew Hartogh. Rewind back and press play to find out how EasyProperties has removed the ...
Sep 22, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 18
From being a newbie in business school, to penning a memoir and becoming the face and co-executive producer on Idols, one wonders where Tebogo Thekiso, popularly known as ProVerb finds the time to invest in property. In this episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with the talented and diverse entertainer as he takes us through his property investing journey. From securing properties at auctions, sharing some tips and tricks he’s learning, building his investment portfolio, to overcoming mistakes and succ...
Sep 15, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 17
From being a newbie in business school, to penning a memoir and becoming the face and co-executive producer on Idols, one wonders where Tebogo Thekiso, popularly known as ProVerb finds the time to invest in property. In this episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with the talented and diverse entertainer as he takes us through his property investing journey. From securing properties at auctions, sharing some tips and tricks he’s learning, building his investment portfolio, to overcoming mistakes and succ...
Sep 12, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 16
The W in Women stands for winning. In the penultimate episode of our Women’s month roundtable discussion, Carly Barnes switches things up by playing a game of Never have I ever with the rest of the Fab 4. From blowing insane amounts of money on items, to using emergency fund savings on spoils like a holiday, to tackling that tricky salary increase conversation with the boss. Put your feet up, grab a drink, press play and prepare for the giggles with Esther, Pinky, Thando and Carly Barnes (Head o...
Aug 31, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 15
We’re in the home stretch of our 5-part Women’s Month round table discussion with the fab 4 and Carly Barnes (Head of Brand at EasyEquities). In part 4 we tackle words that have torn up families and created many conflicts, the B word and the S word… of course we’re talking about Saving and Budgeting. One of our panelists gives us a mantra we should all live by when it comes to budgeting “Keep it simple, keep it realistic”. We often find ourselves setting budgets that don’t take into account our ...
Aug 27, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The W in women stands for wealth. Our 5-part Women’s Month round table discussion heats up as the women tackle topics related to finances and investing in an honest and real conversation With one of the ladies preparing to take the plunge and walk down the aisle, our fab 4 panelists share tips on how to have an honest and transparent conversation with your bae about money. Bringing different perspectives to the roundtable on whether you need a financial adviser or not and what you should be look...
Aug 24, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
By women for women. Our 5-part Women’s Month round table discussion heats up as the women tackle topics related to finances and investing in an honest and real conversation. Part 2 is equal parts relatable and inspiring. Our panelists share valuable insights on the impact of Black Tax on individuals and families, learning how to set financial boundaries, identifying that elusive financial G-Spot, whilst unpacking the pay gap between men and women. Don’t miss out on life lessons about the differe...
Aug 20, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
There has never been a better time for a panel of women to have an honest yet casual conversation about their relationships with money, as well as the barriers they face when it comes to investing. So, for the month of August, which marks Women’s month in South Africa, we found it fitting to curate a 5-part round table discussion; by women for women. In this first episode, we introduce our panelists, as they range in age groups, personalities, and career paths. All of the ladies in this series o...
Aug 18, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Stokvels are a proudly South African way to save. A collective power of 11 million South Africans who amass a staggering R50 billion every year. Chunkuras! On the next episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with Palesa Lengolo to get the low down on why more of us should be using the power of stokvels to build wealth. The finance fundi and author, shares her thoughts on why stokvels aren’t an outdated and minor form of savings, some inspiring stokvel success stories, and why you should consider joining o...
Aug 13, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Stokvels are a proudly South African way to save. A collective power of 11 million South Africans who amass a staggering R50 billion every year. Chunkuras! On the next episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with Palesa Lengolo to get the low down on why more of us should be using the power of stokvels to build wealth. The finance fundi and author, shares her thoughts on why stokvels aren’t an outdated and minor form of savings, some inspiring stokvel success stories, and why you should consider joining o...
Aug 09, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
When you’re too busy owning the market, from penny stocks to ETFs, it’s easy to miss some of the biggest news and exciting wins that have been happening inside EasyEquities. From new asset classes, to celebrating birthdays and hitting the big 1 million mark. So sit back and relax, as Dj @ Large rewinds back with the CEO of Purple Group and EasyEquities, Charles Savage, to recap all the news and to give you a slice of what's to come in the near future. From new hot listings on EasyProperties, lim...
Jul 30, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 8
From SABC 1's popular youth television programme YOTV, to handling early mornings on the Power of 5. On the next episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with a witty and vibrant queen in the media industry, Karabo Ntshweng. When she isn’t rocking the airwaves on her weekday radio show on 5FM, she’s finding cool ways to invest in herself. Rewind this mixtape of investing as Karabo opens up about her busy upbringing, her cooking skills, worst and best financial decisions, as well as the importance of creati...
Jul 23, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 7
From SABC 1's popular youth television programme YOTV, to handling early mornings on the Power of 5. On the next episode, Dj @ Large hangs out with a witty and vibrant queen in the media industry, Karabo Ntshweng. When she isn’t rocking the airwaves on her weekday radio show on 5FM, she’s finding cool ways to invest in herself. Rewind this mixtape of investing as Karabo opens up about her busy upbringing, her cooking skills, worst and best financial decisions, as well as the importance of creati...
Jul 21, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
