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Honest Money

Warren Ingramhonestmoney.co.za
Your personal guide to financial freedom, hosted by the bestselling author and award-winning financial planner, Warren Ingram.

Episodes

Beyond Bitcoin: Crypto in the Modern World

In today’s (part 2 of 3) episode we speak to authors Steven Boykey Sidley and Simon Dingle on their new book, Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and The End of Banks. In this episode Warren Ingram and our guest speakers cover the safety of crypto, transactions, how it’s valued, what is a Stable Coin and how does this affect Reserve Banks. Topics/ Questions: Crypto has been known for encouraging illegal payments/ activities, is this still true? Are Bitcoin transactions anonymous or are payment...

Mar 12, 202225 min

Beyond Bitcoin: Understanding the Foundations of Crypto

We have a special 3-part series talking with authors Steven Boykey Sidley and Simon Dingle on their book, Beyond Bitcoin: Decentralised Finance and The End of Banks. Warren Ingram speaks to Steven & Simon about the ins and outs of crypto, the blockchain system, what decentralisation is, how banking will be affected and more. Topics/ Questions: What is Bitcoin? Who started the idea of crypto/ digital money? Who developed the blockchain system? What does a smart contract mean? What is the bloc...

Mar 05, 202226 min

2022/23 Budget Speech Overview: What You Need To Know

In today’s episode, Warren Ingram gives an overview of the 2022/23 budget speech, what to expect and what changes are coming up. Warren also touches on Regulation 28 in terms of retirement fund allocations, fuel & road levies, company tax rates, and more. Questions/ Topics: Regulation 28: Retirement Fund Allocations Fuel/ Road Levy and Increases Company Tax Rates Personal Tax Rates Overall Conclusion Have a question for Warren? Don’t forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp c...

Feb 26, 20227 min

Property Investments vs Returns & How to Build a Good Credit Rating- Q&A with Warren Ingram

Today Warren Ingram answers your questions around property investments, how to work out your investment vs costs on the property, and your profits when selling. Warren also advises on how to get a good credit rating, tips on using a credit card responsibly, and what to do if you’re in debt and need extra time. Topics/ Questions: Is it a good idea to invest in property? How do I build up a credit score after leaving school? Do you have practical tips on how to build a good credit score using a cr...

Feb 19, 202215 min

2022 Game Plan: Take Control of Your Finances

We’ve put together a 2022 Investing Game Plan to help you achieve your financial goals this year. Warren Ingram reviews his 2021 gameplan, provides 2021 reviews on JSE vs World Market investments, why 75% of your portfolio should be Global, and more on 2022 investment decisions. Topics/ Questions: Debt Emergency Funds Financial Freedom Savings vs Disposable Savings Tax-Free Savings Accounts Diversification 2021 Game Plan vs 2022 Gameplan Review JSE Investments: 2021 Review World Markets: 2021 Re...

Feb 12, 202216 min

What is Scalp Trading & What To Know When Doing TFSA Transfers (Q&A with Warren Ingram)

We love the diverse questions we get from our listeners, today we learn about Scalp Trading & Tax-Free Savings Account Transfers. What is Scalp Trading, is it best for short or long-term profits, and is it worth investing in? Warren Ingram also advises on transferring your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) funds from a cash account to an ETF platform, transfers vs redemptions on your TFSA & more. Topics/ Questions: What is Scalp Trading? What’s the best platform to use and what is Warren’s...

Feb 05, 202211 min

Stay Ahead This Tax Season with Advice From André Bothma & Warren Ingram

Tax season is coming to a close at the end of Feb! In today’s episode, Warren Ingram speaks to tax guru, André Bothma , on Tax-Free Savings Accounts, tax tips on your RA, side hustle provisional tax, the best time for bonus payouts, how tax works with portfolio diversification, and more about André’s journey on becoming the Tax Maverick. Topics/ Questions: TFSA Limits: How does SARS know I’ve invested the R36,000.00 limit or lifetime R500,000.00 in my tax free investment account? Investing in TF...

Jan 29, 202229 min

Kickstart Your 2022: Top Tips for Reaching Your Goals

We kick off this 2022 with top tips from Warren Ingram on how to succeed in your financial goals this year. Wholesome advice on understanding your money, budgeting pillars, debt plans, tax season contributions, relooking at your investment plans, and the benefits of finding a finance buddy. Topics/ Questions: Understanding your money: expenses vs investment allocations Budgeting Pillars: wasted expenditure, lifestyle expenditure, debt & necessities budget Touching on various income revenues ...

Jan 22, 202216 min

Our 100th EP: Useful Advice from 2021

Today we celebrate our 100th podcast with an episode on all the golden nuggets we received during 2021 from Warren Ingram and our guest speakers. Save this episode for quick advice on starting your investing journey, tips on global investing, more on crypto, Warren’s personal global investment portfolio, how to get the best return on your investments, investing in the domicile & more. Topics/ Questions: Tips on starting your investing journey Global Investing Advice More on cryptocurrency Wa...

Jan 15, 202228 min

If You Could Give Your Younger Self Advice, What Would It Be?

Welcome back to a new year filled with sound advice on how to reach financial freedom with Warren Ingram on the Honest Money show. We kick off the year with advice received from our guest speakers during 2021 answering Warren Ingram's favourite question, “If You Could Give Your Younger Self Advice, What Would It Be?”. Have a question for Warren? Don’t forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27) 72 934 4218 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow u...

Jan 08, 202212 min

Where Best to Put a Large Amount of Money & More on Preservation Funds When Exiting a Job (Q&A With Warren Ingram)

Today we have our last podcast and Q&A for 2021! Find out what Warren Ingram says around where best your money would be when receiving a large lump sum, paying off your bond, your car, in your TFSA account or investments? We also find out more about when leaving a job, what is the best route to take when getting your RA paid out, is a Preservation Fund the way to go and what considerations should be taken into account. Topics/ Questions: I have a lump sum of money, where best would it be, in...

Dec 11, 202110 min

Saving for Your Child’s Schooling Career and Transferring Unit Trusts to ETFs Within the Same Institute, Q&A With Warren Ingram

In today's episode, Warren Ingram does a Q&A on how to save for your child's schooling career from preschool to university, looking at education policies, using a TFSA or opening an investment in your child’s name. Warren also answers Gwen’s question on transferring unit trusts to ETFs within your tax-free investments via the same organisation and the implications this would have. Topics/ Questions: As a new parent, how would you approach saving for your child's schooling from...

Dec 04, 202111 min

It's Never Too Late To Start Saving, Advice For People In Their 40's.

On today’s episode, Warren Ingram does a Q&A with one of our followers, Chantelle , who is looking for financial advice for people in their 40s. Warren gives advice around saving towards a comfortable retirement through RAs, investments, access bonds & more. Questions/ Topics: Is a retirement annuity the way to go? Should I leave my money in a RA or move it to a new provider? Where should I put a large lump sum of money, into my home loan, in investments or an RA? How does it work when y...

Nov 27, 202126 min

Black Friday Spending Advice, Avoiding Online Fraud, How To Get a Good Credit Rating & More

Did you know that 3/10 people can’t pay off their debt 6 months after purchase? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are around the corner which means plenty of temptation for spending money you may not have. In this episode Warren Ingram speaks to CEO of TransUnion Africa, Lee Naik , on how to get a good credit rating, debt statistics around promo season, avoiding online fraud and tips for smart spending this Black Friday. Questions/ Topics: What are some of your top tips to help someone get a good cr...

Nov 20, 202128 min

From a CA to a CFP, Rochelle Wants To Know About Changing Careers

Today’s Q&A is guest speaker Rochelle who is a Chartered Accountant and wants to work towards becoming a qualified Certified Financial Planner. Warren Ingram and Rochelle speak about post-graduate degrees, board exams, internships, what the struggles are in the industry and more. Questions/ Topics: What do you need to become a CFP? What do you need to take into consideration when needing to do the board exams? Do you need working experience before you can complete the second board exam? Are ...

Nov 13, 202127 min

Global Investing Step-By-Step Guide, Investing in Crypto & More

Head of OUTVest , Grant Locke interviews Warren Ingram in this 4-part series on his new book, Global Investing Made Easy . Our last episode for the series talks about the steps to global investing, do you need a global bank account, investing offshore with bitcoin, investing approaches and more. Topics/ Questions: I’ve decided to take my money out of the country, what is step 1? My money is now going overseas, where is it going to land? What should I do next? Do you have to open a bank account i...

Nov 06, 202122 min

Global Investing: Discussing Warren Ingrams Personal Offshore Portfolio

Head of OUTVest , Grant Locke interviews Warren Ingram in this 4-part series on his new book, Global Investing Made Easy . Our third podcast touches on trading behaviour, what Warren’s desired investment strategy is, investment trusts and looking at Warren’s personal offshore portfolio. Topics/ Questions: Trading behaviour: Then vs now What is your desired investment strategy when it comes to global investing? What are investment trusts and why do you use them in your portfolios? Exploring Warre...

Oct 30, 202119 min

Learn About Global Investing Goals, Investment Ratios, The Importance of Time Horizon & More

We have officially launched the Global Investing Made Easy podcast series sponsored by OUTVest, where Warren Ingram finds himself in the hot seat and answers the top questions on his new book, Global Investing Made Easy, with head of OUTVest , Grant Locke . Today’s episode is all about global investing goals, your investment ratios, currency selection, time horizon vs asset class and how to work out how much you need for a comfortable retirement. Topics/ Questions: What are you trying to achieve...

Oct 23, 202117 min

What You Need To Know About Global Investing

We have officially launched the Global Investing Made Easy podcast series sponsored by OUTVest, where Warren Ingram finds himself in the hot seat and answers the top questions on his new book, Global Investing Made Easy, with head of OUTVest , Grant Locke . In today's episode, we cover why you should invest globally, is your ROI better offshore than local, feeder funds vs trusts, what currency or domicile to look at, what legal entities you should invest in and more. Questions/ Topics: Why ...

Oct 16, 202117 min

Becoming A Financial Planner Through FPI

Ever wanted to become a financial planner but not sure where to start? Listen to Warren Ingram and Lelane Bezuidenhout , Chief Executive of the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa , speak about what it entails to become a financial planner, what attributions and accreditations you need and more. Topics/ Questions: What is a financial planner? What attributes do you need to have to become a financial planner? What do I need to complete before becoming a financial planner? What are the...

Oct 09, 202125 min

Should I Calculate Inflation When Working Out My Returns, Where Should I Invest a Large Lump Sum of Money & Where Should I Save First, Emergency Fund or TFSA?

Warren Ingram answers your questions around calculating your returns with inflation in mind, where to invest a large lump sum of money short-term and where to save your money, in your emergency fund or your TFSA. Questions/ Topics: How do you calculate your real return on investments when you look at a fact sheet of an ETF? Should you consider inflation and deduct it from your returns? My in-laws have about 500k in their accounts and they want to invest it somewhere. What's the best place f...

Oct 02, 202113 min

Investing For Beginners: Where To Start

On today’s podcast, Warren Ingram welcomes Tami Dal from the Honest Money content team to discuss tips for first time investing. Where to start, advice around Tax-Free Savings Account Investments vs ETFs, the ratio split between local vs international investments, what companies to invest in & more. Questions/ Topics: I've downloaded EasyEquities, what is the first investment I need to make? Shares vs bonds How do I know when to cash out my investments? Is there a rule of thumb or somet...

Sep 25, 202122 min

Business Advice Around Staff Motivation, Leadership Skills and Upcoming Opportunities in the African Market.

A podcast all about leadership with successful businessmen, Rory Kirton and Warren Ingram . Some honest advice around staff motivation, leadership skills and upcoming opportunities in the African market. Questions/ Topics: How did you grow your business during the political upheaval and during the instability of the South African economy? Tips on how to motivate your staff after all the unrest that’s happened over the past 2 years How do you help and connect to a customer through a partnership H...

Sep 18, 202125 min

Advice on Purchasing a Car and Using Overdrafts for Investments (Q&A With Warren Ingram)

In today’s episode, Warren Ingram does a Q&A around using overdrafts for investments and provides financial advice around purchasing a car that is best for your pocket. Questions/ Topics: How can I use my overdraft to benefit me in terms of investing or getting financial gain? What financial advice do you have around buying a car? Got a question after listening to this episode? Don’t forget to send us your Voice Note questions on WhatsApp to (+27) 72 934 4218 and follow us on Twitter , Linke...

Sep 11, 20218 min

Want To Become A Financial Planner? Here’s What You Need To Know (Q&A with Warren Ingram)

We got a great question from a follower about becoming a financial planner and is there a need for financial planners in the South African economy. Listen to what Warren Ingram has to say in this interesting Q&A episode. Topics/ Questions: What are the pros and cons of becoming a financial planner? What is the current state of the industry and is there a need for financial planners in the South African economy? What type of person is best suited to become a financial planner? Got a question ...

Sep 04, 202111 min

Breaking Down Income Protection, What It Means and Does It Cover COVID/ Other Illnesses.

An interesting topic that is relevant to most South Africans, what is income protection and why would I need it? Warren Ingram and Elmarie Samuel, Senior Technical Marketing Specialist at FMI , speak about the ins and outs of income protection and answer questions around COVID related protection, the difference between lump-sum disability and more. Topics/ Questions: What is income protection for? What are some of the most common reasons for loss of income based on statistics? Would I be protect...

Aug 28, 202119 min

Transferring Your Retirement Annuity From Insurance Company to Index or Unit Trust Provider | Bond Refinancing, Where to Invest the Financial Difference and What to Consider (Q&A With Warren Ingram)

Today’s episode is beneficial to most listeners looking at transferring your retirement annuity from an insurance company to an index or unit trust provider. Warren Ingram also answers questions around bond refinancing, where to invest the financial difference and what to consider when doing it. Questions/ Topics: Should I move my retirement annuity over to an investment company and is it worth paying the fees/ tax involved? Understanding bond refinancing, where to invest the financial differenc...

Aug 21, 202112 min

How To Be More Than Just a Business with Mashudu Modau

Today’s podcast is filled with motivation, words of wisdom and the importance of building a community, not just a business. Mashudu Modau shares his views with Warren Ingram on how passion, loyalty and integrity are the foundations to building and supporting businesses. Questions and topics: 1. What is a community for an entrepreneur? 2. How is building a community good for brand loyalty? 3. Advice from Warren on what he thinks sustained him throughout his entrepreneurial journey 4. How is build...

Aug 14, 202120 min

Is It Worth Paying a Financial Planner to Assist With Your Investment Portfolio?

We welcome back Grant Locke , head of OUTVest , to talk to Warren Ingram about the impact of financial planners in the investment industry, what studies show and the fairness of fee structures based on clients portfolios. Topics/ Questions: Do financial planners add value to your portfolios? What do Vanguard and Morningstar studies show on where financial planners add value? About Vanguard and Morningstar How are fees determined for financial advisor services? Why do we have percentage-based fee...

Aug 12, 202127 min

How Can Businesses Apply For Funding?

Tlou Ledwaba (TJ) is the co-founder of Bright Path Business Consultants , an accounting practice that helps SMMEs grow into sustainable and profitable businesses. TJ was appointed as an Accounting Member of the Tax Court by the President and gives us advice on how small businesses can get funding. Topics/ Questions: How did you get appointed as an Accounting Manager of the tax court by the president? How can businesses apply for funding assistance? Before applying for funding, what do businesses...

Aug 07, 202117 min