My Money My Lifestyle - 19 July 2019 - Create a stokvel and start investing
From buying groceries to building wealth, Maya and Mapalo discuss the evolution of stokvels and the power of collective investing
Jul 18, 2019•21 min
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My Money My Lifestyle - 12 July 2019 - Does your Will reflect your wishes?
Who should you select as an executor and what happens to your retirement funds when you die? Maya and Mapalo unpack what you need to consider when writing up your Will
Jul 12, 2019•20 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 4 July 2019 - Credit Score Myths & Truths
Does shopping around for competitive quotes really affect your credit score? Maya and Mapalo unpack the myths and the facts around what affects your credit score and how you can improve it
Jul 04, 2019•19 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 17 June 2019 - Why a blood test could save you money ?
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 and Mapalo Makhu chat to Liberty expert Lisa Gibbon to understand what risk factors are considered when calculating your premium and what you can do to ensure a competitive premium.
Jun 20, 2019•18 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 17 June 2019 - Why do life insurers turn claims down?
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 responsibilities. We also look at principle of re-constituting a policy in the case of non-disclosure. Is this a fairer option to both the customer and the insurer?
Jun 16, 2019•27 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 13 June 2019 - How I got out of debt in six months
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 financial education for young people, but also a how, with the right attitude and motivation, you can take control and change your life. This podcast was sponsored by the Banking Association of South Africa
Jun 13, 2019•27 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 7 June 2019 - Does it make sense to switch your life cover?
Does it make sense to switch your life cover? 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 My Money, My Lifestyle Podcast Maya and Mapalo speak to Liberty expert Henk Meintjes to understand exactly how life cover works and the real value of your existing policy
Jun 06, 2019•21 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 31 May 2019 - Jargon busting life insurance – what do all these complicated terms mean and do we really need all this stuff?
: 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 and Mapalo chat to Liberty expert Kresantha Pillay to help unpack the confusing terminology.
May 30, 2019•19 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 24 May 2019 - Make sure your car insurance pays out & how to kick start that emergency fund
Complaints about vehicle insurance is the most common grievance received by the Ombuds for Short-term insurance. Maya and Mapalo discuss what fine print to check on your car insurance. Before that, it's about how to start and where to save for that emergency fund? Maya and Mapalo also discuss why you should prioritize your emergency fund, even before debt repayment.
May 24, 2019•33 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 17 May 2019 - Have you been a victim of a loan scam?
Have you been a victim of a loan scam? Maya and Mapalo discuss the modus operands 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 064 554 3959
May 16, 2019•16 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 10 May 2019 - Finances 101 for the self-employed
Finances 101 for the self-employed: Maya and Mapalo discuss the best strategies, and their personal experience, on how to manage your income when you work for yourself
May 10, 2019•22 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 3 May 2019 - Is now the time to invest in the market?
Is now the time to invest in the market? Maya and Mapalo discuss market predictions and also warn about why trying to time the market is the quickest way to lose money
May 03, 2019•23 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 26 April 2019 - Sexually transmitted debt
Why your marriage contract could see you responsible for your partner’s pre-marriage debt. Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss the ins and outs of marriage contracts and what it takes to be a millionaire within five years
Apr 25, 2019•18 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 19 April 2019 - Why it takes forever to reduce your home loan
Why it takes forever to reduce your home loan, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss why that extra R500 into your home loan makes such a big difference and why you should start saving for your kids’ education.
Apr 18, 2019•24 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 12 April 2019 - How to contain that eating out spend
How to budget for eating out, shoes and all those other luxuries – Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss budgeting and what you need to be aware of when you buy an annuity in retirement
Apr 11, 2019•21 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 5 April 2019 - The dark side of black tax
Why would a parent want their kids to take on car debt? Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss the other side of black tax in this week’s My Money My Lifestyle podcast and provide a remedy if choosing the right ETF is giving you analysis paralysis.
Apr 04, 2019•21 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 29 March 2019 - You want to start paying off your debt
You want to start paying off your debt but just don’t know where to start? Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu provide a step by step guide. To join the conversation send us a voice note to 064 554 3959.
Mar 28, 2019•18 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 22 March 2019 - Is your dream car causing you nightmares?
Is your dream car causing you nightmares? Do you just want to give the keys back? Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss the do’s and don’ts when it comes to giving your car back. To join the conversation send us a voice note to 064 554 3959
Mar 22, 2019•17 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 15 March 2019 - Do you really get 55 days interest free
Are banks racist? Do you really get 55 days interest free on your credit card? Should I buy an apartment or a car – asks a 23 year old. Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss this week’s headlines in City Press’s money section. To join the conversation send us a voice note to 064 554 3959
Mar 15, 2019•16 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 8 March 2019 - Save by paying a deposit on your car
How much do you save by paying a deposit on your car? How much tax is in your fuel bill? What does it take to retire early? Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss this week’s headlines in City Press’s money section
Mar 07, 2019•15 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 1 March 2019 - Banks reverse illegal debit orders
Banks reverse illegal debit orders, is TymeBank worth the switch and dispelling those money myths that hold you back from creating wealth - Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss this week’s headlines in City Press’s money section
Mar 01, 2019•16 min
My Money My Lifestyle - 23 February 2019 - Is your adviser really acting in your best interests
Is your adviser really acting in your best interests, what you need to know before taking out a joint bond and why you cannot take your retirement annuity as a lump sum. Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu talk about the articles making headlines in the Money section of City Press.
Feb 23, 2019•15 min
Early Retirement - Budget 2019
Could early retirement release the entrepreneurial spirit? Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•1 min
How Much Tax In The Petrol Price - Budget 2019
How much tax are you paying at the petrol pumps? Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•17 sec
Dont Be Fooled You are Paying More Tax - Budget 2019
Don’t be fooled, you are paying more tax: Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•53 sec
Market Response To The Budget - 2019
How did the market respond to the budget? Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•40 sec
Financial Impact Of Downgrade - Budget 2019
What would a credit downgrade mean? Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•1 min
Govt Finances Are Like Household finances - SA Budget 2019
Why government finances look a lot like most South African households: Listen here For the full post-budget podcast hosted by @mayaonmoney go to https://soundcloud.com/maya-on-money/my-money-my-lifestyle-budget-2019-podcast-with-liberty
Feb 21, 2019•50 sec
My Money My Lifestyle Budget 2019 Podcast With Liberty
What the budget means to your money and investments Was this budget enough to prevent a credit downgrade and what does that mean for our finances? How much tax are we really paying, are prescribed assets still a possibility and has retirement reform stalled? Listen to financial journalist Maya Fisher-French discuss these topics with industry experts Vimal Chagan, Faeeza Khan, and Carlo Gils
Feb 21, 2019•27 min
My Money My Lifestyle 15 February 2019
The My Money, My Lifestyle podcast featuring the contributors to the City Press Personal Finance pages. How much can you save by shopping around for funeral cover, what are those hidden costs that are fleecing you each month and how to pay less tax through investing, Maya Fisher-French (@mayaonmoney) and Mapalo Makhu (@womanandfinance) discuss this week’s headlines in City Press’s Personal Finance section
Feb 15, 2019•14 min
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