Talking all things money. Maya Fisher-French discusses the do’s and don’ts when it comes to your finances. To join the conversation send me an email via https://mayaonmoney.co.za/contact/
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Are we spending too much on our families?
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In this episode of My Money My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French is joined by financial advisor Munya Shumba to address a critical yet often neglected aspect of financial planning: prioritising your own financial future over solely focusing on your family's needs. They explore the delicate balance between generosity and self-preservation, highligh…
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Crunching the Numbers: The Real Cost of Independence for Young Graduates
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In this episode of My Money My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French and financial planner Kirsty Scully tackle the daunting reality of expenses for young graduates entering the workforce. With salaries that seem substantial on paper, they break down the sobering truth of the cost of living, from rent and groceries to utilities and transportation. Kir…
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When Love Doesn't Pay the Bills: Dating outside your financial league
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In this eye-opening episode of My Money My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French delves into the often contentious intersection of love and finance. Maya is joined by Queen Malobane Provincial General Manager at Metropolitan to unpack the complexities of dating and maintaining relationships when partners are in different financial leagues. Queen's rec…
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Exposing Hidden Costs: The Truth Behind Your Insurance Excess
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In this practical episode of My Money My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French tackles the often-overlooked details of short-term insurance contracts that can have a big impact on your wallet. Maya shares her personal discovery of significant hikes in her insurance policy when it came to excesses - prompting a deep dive into what policyholders can do …
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Unpacking the 2024 National Budget: Where your taxes really go
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In this insightful episode of My Money My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French takes you behind the scenes of South Africa's national budget with the expertise of Mr. Edgar Sishi, Deputy Director General of National Treasury and Head of the Budget Office at National Treasury. As the nation grapples with the impact of financial decisions, Maya and Mr.…
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In this comprehensive episode of My Money My Lifestyle, Maya Fisher-French, a seasoned freelancer herself, delves deep into the world of taxes with tax experts Kagiso Nonyane and Dumisa Sihawu, from BDO South Africa. They tackle the complexities of tax for freelancers, from understanding why tax may be deducted from your earnings to the intricacies…
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Can we trust the banking system?
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Why do so many people feel that the financial system is rigged against the average person, that the system is built to benefit the elite at the expense of the average person? In this podcast Maya has a frank discussion with David Buckham, founder and CEO of Monocle Solutions and author of The End of Money, The Age of Menace and Why Banks Fail, abou…
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Women in Conversation: navigating money conversations in a relationship
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Money is not about rands and cents – it is an emotional currency, which is why money conversations are so hard. Money means many different things. It encompasses power dynamics in a relationship, it can symbolise success and status. For some people it reflects care and for others it represents safety. Money and gifts are one of the five love langua…
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How I transformed my relationship with money
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When her mother tragically passed away in car accident three years ago, the then 24-year-old Zihle found herself emotionally and financially responsible for her two younger sisters. To make ends meet Zihle turned to credit – what started off as “small loans” soon snowballed into larger and larger debts. The more the repayments ate into her disposab…
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Financial freedom: How I paid off R85 000 of debt in six months
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In this podcast Maya speaks to Johan the winner of the 2023 Absa/City Press Money Makeover Challenge about how he reduced his debt by over R85 000, built up an emergency fund of R42 000 and increased his retirement contributions – all in just six months. Joined by his financial adviser Takalani Badugela, Johan discusses how small day-to-day choices…
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Women in Conversation: Protecting your family
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When you get married or have a child there are so many exciting things to focus on like the wedding dress, invitations, the honeymoon and baby showers. The last thing we want to think about are the financial aspects. Yet it is the finances that will have the most lasting impact on our relationships. This is especially true when it comes to writing …
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Women in Conversation: Financial equality in a relationship
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“Money conversations are hard. They are harder than talking about sex or the in-laws. How much money one earns versus how much a partner earns is linked somehow to our perceived value. The person who makes more money has more power unless there is a conscious approach in the relationship. The person who has more money has potential to dominate the …
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Women in Conversation: Marriage Contracts
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Why two attorneys need to be part of your wedding plan. In this series of conversations, Maya speaks to Andrea Carr about her experience of getting divorced which has led Andrea to question many of the decisions she made as a woman, as a mother, and as wife, when it came to her finances. It made her realise the importance of taking care of herself,…
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Understand your medical scheme
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It is that time of year when our medical schemes inform us how much more we will be paying for our medical cover. With medical costs rising above inflation, the amount we spend on medical services takes a growing bite out of our budgets. It is important that we spend time understanding our medical plan to make the most of it. In this podcast I chat…
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Treasury Explains the Two-Pot Retirement System
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On 1 March 2024 there will be a radical change affecting everyone who is a member of a retirement fund. This is known as the Two-Pot Retirement System and applies to any member of an employer pension/provident fund, a retirement annuity or a preservation fund as well as members of the Government Employees Pension Fund. There have been many question…
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Many South Africans are finding themselves supporting their aging parents, thanks to the combination of a tough economy and insufficient retirement funding. But it’s critical to plan this key transition carefully to ensure your own finances stay on track and to maintain a healthy relationship with your parents. In this podcast Maya speaks to Stian …
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How to use a will to protect your child
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September is wills month and in this podcast we discuss how to use a will to protect your child’s legacy. Maya speaks to Alex Simeonides CEO of Capital Legacy to help parents navigate the complexity of estate planning. This podcast was sponsored by Capital Legacy.De către My Money My Lifestyle
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The link between mental and financial health
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An important aspect of financial wellness is mental wellness. Financial stress can cause emotional stress, it impacts our relationships and our workplace. When it comes to managing money, we need to be aware of our money emotions - what makes us spend, why does money make us so anxious? While financial pressure can impact our mental wellbeing, our …
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As banks improve security around identification and biometrics are introduced, fraudsters are finding that the easiest way to get into your bank account is to get you to help them! In this podcast Maya shares the story of how her husband nearly fell victim to a vishing attack. “I often write about these scams and we are all aware of them. We think …
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Opportunity to boost your retirement income
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If you are about to retire, you need to start thinking about how to invest your lump sum to provide you with an income for life. According to an article by the Actuarial Society of SA, there is a window of opportunity for retirees to lock in some of the highest rates in 20 years. With inflation peaking and the cost of living rising, this is an oppo…
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Six months to financial freedom
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The 2023 City Press/Absa Money Makeover Challenge has begun. This is the seventh year where Maya Fisher-French together with a team of Absa financial advisers work with six individuals to turn around their finances in just six months. In this podcast Maya chats to Sarah Nkwana of Absa about the candidates, why they were selected and the challenges …
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Discover Your Unique Money Personality
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Welcome to the finale of the Emotions and Money podcast series, where we explain concept of the Money Fingerprint. Join host Maya Fisher-French and Paul Nixon, head of Behavioral Finance at Momentum, as they take you on a journey of self-discovery and financial empowerment. The Money Fingerprint isn't just another run-of-the-mill personality test. …
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Mastering Risk: Unraveling the Truth Behind Our Fear Biases
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Are you aware that our ability to accurately assess risk is flawed? Think about those posters that surround the shark tanks at aquariums that compare the statistics of shark-related fatalities with seemingly innocuous household items like toasters or even the act of simply falling off a chair. Surprisingly, the numbers reveal that toasters and chai…
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Discover the Surprising Link Between Tears, Trust, and Investing!
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Did you know that shedding tears isn't just an emotional release, but also a fascinating biological phenomenon? Emotional tears actually flush out cortisol, the stress hormone, while containing traces of oxytocin, the powerful trust and bonding hormone. Join us on the captivating Emotions and Money podcast as we delve into the connection between ou…
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Is it harder to invest money offshore?
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On 24 April 2023, seemingly out of the blue, SARS updated its "Manage Your Compliance Status” webpage and announced a “new enhanced” TCS application form. This meant that a South African who was wishing to invest more than R1 million offshore would have to follow the same financial audit process as a person applying for a tax non-resident status. I…
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The behaviour of traits of a successful investor
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Emotions and Money is a six-part podcast series where we unpack the psychology behind our investment decisions and how our emotions could be sabotaging our financial outcomes. What makes a good investor? In discussion with Maya Fisher-French, Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments identifies the key behaviours that lead to …
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How your personality affects your relationship with money
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Emotions and Money is a six-part podcast series where we unpack the psychology behind our investment decisions and how our emotions could be sabotaging our financial outcomes. In this episode Maya Fisher-French and Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments discuss the different personality types and how your personality could …
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Why we make bad investment decisions
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Emotions and Money is a six-part podcast series where we unpack the psychology behind our investment decisions and how our emotions could be sabotaging our financial outcomes. In this episode Maya Fisher-French and Paul Nixon, head of behavioural finance at Momentum Investments look at the true cost of our poor investment decision. In 2020 South Af…
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In this podcast discussion Maya and Moroka Modiba, author of Think yourself Rich, discuss how a newly married couple should start managing their finances together. Why a household budget is important along with a discussion around shared goals. Moroka unpacks at the various investments that the couple should consider based on their investment horiz…
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What to make of the 2023 National Budget
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There have been mixed reactions to Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana’s annual Budget Speech this week. The general feeling is that while the financial manoeuvrings by National Treasury are commendable, there appears very little faith in government’s ability to execute what needs to be done to bring the country back on track. In this podcast May…
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When do you no longer pay tax in South Africa?
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Since March 2001, all South Africans have been legally required to declare and pay tax on their annual worldwide income, irrespective of where they live. So even if you have been living abroad for a few years, you are still considered a resident for tax purposes, unless you can objectively prove to SARS your intention to remain outside the country …
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Are Retirement Annuities Tax Efficient?
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What is the best blend of investment products that will provide you with a sustainable, tax-efficient income in retirement? While there is no question that the pre-retirement tax benefit from investing in a retirement annuity is significant, to what extent is an RA tax efficient over the full course of your financial plan which includes the 20-odd …
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Find the courage to change your financial situation
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“I needed to be braver” is how 2022 Money Makeover runner-up Zinzy described her financial situation when she entered the money bootcamp six months ago. In this open and frank conversation, Zinzy talks about the courage it took to have difficult discussions with people who owed her money and taking her head out the sand to tackle conversations with…
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Turning a profit in just six months
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It is possible to turn your finances around in just six months. The Money Makeover Challenge has proven this over and again. The stories from the candidates who enter are testament to the fact that financial freedom is not about miracles, it is about having a plan, a partner and discipline. In this podcast Maya speaks to the 2022 Money Makeover win…
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How to get more from your medical scheme
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Medical scheme membership is expensive and it becomes more expensive every year. The average family pays R6000 or more a month for their medical scheme benefits, yet Andre Jacobs author of “Medical Schemes Explained: Your Ultimate Guide to Using Your Medical Scheme Efficiently” argues that many are paying too much, simply because they do not unders…
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First in your family to graduate? Here's some advice.
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Earning your first pay cheque and balancing the many financial demands is challenging for any graduate. For those who are the first in their family to become a professional, there are even greater expectations and financial demands. In this podcast Maya speaks to Akhona Modi, a Financial Planner at BDO, about both the practical and emotional aspect…
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Strategies for novice investors
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“Many people see the stock market as an exclusive club or that only professionals understand it well enough to succeed, but really investing is more accessible than ever,” says Moroko Modiba, managing director of Fatima Capital and author of “The Wise Investor: The Beginners Guide to making money on the stock market”. In this podcast Maya and Morok…
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How to make sure your will reflects your wishes
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The only thing certain in life is death and taxes and this is particularly true when it comes to our wills. While we can never cheat death, by drawing up a will and doing some basic estate planning we can reduce, and provide for, the fees and taxes, leaving more of our assets as a family legacy. In this podcast Maya speaks to wills and estate speci…
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Coping with COVID-19: The long and the short of it
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COVID-19 is here to stay. So how do we best protect ourselves over the long term? Discovery Life Deputy Chief Executive, Gareth Friedlander, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Maritha van der Walt, break down the data around the risk factors when it comes to COVID-19, how we can improve our health and protect against unknown diseases. We also unpack the…
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Cancelling out Cancer – Why Proactive Screening Saves Lives
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Cancer can affect anyone, at any age. Across the insurance industry we see cancer as an increasing cause for claims, especially among younger people. Tune in as Discovery Life’s Head of Market Analytics and R&D, Kashmeera Kanji, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr Maritha van der Walt, delve into the statistics and why early detection is your greatest de…
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Does the value of the rand really matter?
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In this podcast we unpack the strange relationship we as South Africans have with our currency. Why does the value of the rand affect our perception of our country? A strong rand gives us an emotion boost in the same way as our winning sports teams do – and when the rand is weak, we see it as a sign of failure. Is this normal and do people in other…
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Benefits of having education protection for your children
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Every life is unique, and life can be unpredictable. While some of life’s events may be unpredictable, there are ways to both mitigate and protect us from today’s risks. In this podcast series, Life behind the numbers, Maya talks to Discovery Life experts about the kinds of risks we’re all up against – in facts and figures – and how to protect agai…
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How all of your healthy lifestyle choices can reward you for life
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Every life is unique, and life can be unpredictable. While some of life’s events may be unpredictable, there are ways to both mitigate and protect us from today’s risks. In this podcast series, Life behind the numbers, Maya talks to Discovery Life experts about the kinds of risks we’re all up against – in facts and figures – and how to protect agai…
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Will you have early access to your pension next year?
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National Treasury released draft legislation around early access to pension funds and the so-called Two Pot system. In this podcast Maya speaks to retirement reform expert Rowan Burger about how the Two Pot system will work. In this podcast they dispel some myths around early access and explain how vested rights will affect your existing retirement…
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How I paid off R700 000 of debt
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In a recent survey, a debt counselling firm asked financially stressed South Africans “why have you not done something to alleviate your money-stress?”. Nearly 40% of people responded that they “feel stuck”. When faced with what appears to be an overwhelming problem we tend to shut down, sticking our head in the sand. But this obviously doesn’t sol…
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What you don’t know about this year’s tax filing season
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It is tax filing season and while people look forward to tax season because they can get a rebate, for many of us it can feel a bit overwhelming. In this podcast Maya speaks to tax expert Reinert van Rensburg, Tax Legal Specialist at Leap Group, about everything you need to know about your 2022 Tax return. He discusses key changes to auto-assessmen…
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Scientists are telling us that soon we will reach an average life expectancy of 100 years old. For some people that may be very exciting, but for others it is simply terrifying. How will we save enough money in 40 years of working to fund 35 years of retirement? In this podcast Maya speaks to financial planner Wynand Gouws about his book “To 100 & …
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Managing the end-of-life transition
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In this podcast Maya speaks to Louis van der Merwe about the biggest transition – death. Whether it is the death of a loved one or contemplating our own mortality, death is a part of life. Maya and Louis discuss how to manage both the fears and practical side of mortality. How to have these conversations with family, how to manage an unexpected dea…
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How to plan for a lifestyle change
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The covid pandemic saw many people reflect on their lives. Not only did we stand still for a moment to take stock, but it opened new possibilities, especially with remote working. As result some people made major lifestyle changes. In the second part of a series of conversations around life transitions, Maya (@mayaonmoney) speaks to financial plann…
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As part of a series of conversations around life transitions, Maya speaks to financial planner Louis van der Merwe of WealthUp about how adult children can support their ageing parents. Whether you are the adult child of an elderly parent, or even if you are getting older and starting to think about your future, we need to plan for the reality that…
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