My Money, My Lifestyle
The My Money, My Lifestyle podcast features the contributors to the City Press personal finance pages
Tax tips for freelancers and side hustlers
In this week’s My Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French addresses tax, particularly as it relates to freelancers, side gigs and ad hoc work.
Inside a cryptocurrency scam
In this week’s My Money, My Lifestyle podcast, we delve into the world of crypto scams, which seem to be mushrooming despite repeated warnings from our authorities to be wary.
Talking to your children about money
How do you teach your children to manage money? It starts at home says 13-year-old Alidzulwi Tshikosi, author of “Not being authentic can be costly” - a warning tale of a young man who uses credit to live beyond his means and which ultimately destroys his relationships.
How to select the right exchange traded funds in this crazy market
How to choose the right exchange traded funds or unit trusts and one that meets your needs. In this podcast @Satrix_SA chief investment officer Kingsley Williams joins Maya Fisher-French to provide some guidelines around selecting the right fund, but also to give us some perspective on the investment landscape for…
Pros and cons of debt counselling
For many people, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it major financial harm and some may be considering entering debt review.
How to negotiate your retrenchment package
In this podcast, Maya Fisher-French speaks to labour lawyer Michael Bagraims about your rights when it comes to voluntary retrenchment, including the benefits you receive and what rights you give up.
What you need to know about your car finance
How does a balloon payment work? What questions should I ask my dealer? Can I settle my car finance early and what happens if I want to give my car back?
Smart tricks for Black Friday
Maya Fisher-French is joined by personal finance blogger Brendan Dale of @Your_Money_Blog where they discuss their approach to Black Friday and tips for online safety when shopping for deals.
Offshore investing made easy
Offshore investing is not just for millionaires, it should form part of everyone’s investment portfolio.
How to pay off your home and car
If you are confused about how advance payments to your home loan and car finance work, you are not alone. In this podcast, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu unpack exactly how they work and when advance payments on your car can be used to settle the balloon payment.
How financial advisers choose their insurance
City Press personal finance journalists Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu speak to independent financial adviser Markus Bauriedl about what to look out for when selecting life insurance to make sure it pays out as promised.
How to invest for your kids
Whether you are saving for your child’s education or investing for their future, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss where and when to invest.
When fear is high, opportunities prevail
In this podcast, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu speak to Izak Odendaal, investment strategist at Old Mutual Wealth, about the danger of getting caught in a negative mindset and why we shouldn’t ignore some of the investment opportunities available at really great prices.
Is money gender-neutral?
Personal finance writers Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss why women face more financial challenges and why it is important for women to take control of their financial destiny.
How to track your financial progress
Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu discuss personal financial ratios to help you evaluate your current financial strength and position.
How do you know if you are getting good advice?
A negative experience with the way financial products are sold questions whether people can make the right decisions when their advisers have different motivations.
Beware the debt payment holiday trap
City Press personal finance journalists Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu look at the costs of debt holidays and how to get back on track after taking one.
What are you going to do with your first million?
If you have just started working and taking home R15 000 a month, in the next five years you will earn nearly R1 million – without any promotions or salary increases. What will you have to show for it?
Investing with guarantees
With the economic fallout expected from the Covid-19 coronavirus, investors have either seen their portfolios seriously hurt or are too afraid to enter the equity market now. Sitting on cash is an option, but what if markets recover and investors lose out on potentially higher returns? City Press personal finance…
Teaching your kids about money
Most parents make supreme sacrifices to provide for their children, and research shows that mothers, in particular, will put their children’s needs before their own. We want to offer our children the perfect world, where they want for nothing, where they never feel shunned or that they are not good…