My Money My Lifestyle

Apr 10 2025 204 ep. 26 mins 48

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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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Decoding insurance: What you need to know about your policies

Apr 10 2025 55 mins

In the latest episode of our podcast, host Maya Fisher French engages in an open and honest discussion about insurance, particularly focusing on long-term insurance and the often-overlooked area of employee benefits. Joined by certified financial planners Bryan Nicol and Johann Peens, the episode dives deep into the complexities of insurance coverage, highlighting the importance of

From Tax Tables to Tax Breaks: How to make smart tax decisions

Mar 27 2025 42 mins

In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher-French welcomes tax expert Andre Bothma to discuss the implications of recent tax proposals on personal finances as the new tax year begins. Maya and Andre explore the concept of fiscal drag, where taxpayers find themselves paying more due to the lack of inflation adjustments in tax tables. They clarify common misconce

Unpacking the Budget: Taxes, Spending, and What It Means for You

Mar 13 2025 29 mins

In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher-French engages in a deep dive into the complexities of the national budget and its implications for taxpayers with Chris Axelson, the acting head of tax and financial sector policy at National Treasury. As the government navigates the contentious landscape of tax collection, Axelson sheds light on the recent adjustments

Retirement income strategies: life annuities vs living annuities in today's market

Mar 06 2025 27 mins

In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," Maya Fisher-French has a thought-provoking discussion with financial expert Hugh Hacking of Momentum Corporate about the recent interest rate cuts and their implications for retirees and investors. With prime rates dropping from 11.75% to 11%, the conversation unpacks how these changes affect both life and living annuities. This episo

A financial plan with one debit order

Feb 20 2025 35 mins

In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher French interviews Adrian Hope-Bailie, founder of Fynbos Money, a new investment platform designed to simplify and reduce the costs of investing. Adrian shares his journey of creating a platform that addresses the common question: "Where do I start investing?" With countless unit trusts and investment options availabl

Hustle Smart: How to Build Your Side Business Without Breaking the Bank

Feb 06 2025 42 mins

In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher French chats about side hustles with Willem Gous, author of "Side Hustle Success." With nearly half of employed South Africans engaging in side businesses, the conversation explores practical strategies for starting a side hustle on a shoestring budget without significant risk. Maya and Willem discuss the importance of

From High Income to High Debt: Why are people struggling?

Jan 23 2025 33 mins

Why are so many people who earn a good income, who would be considered high-net-worth individuals, struggling with debt? We all believe if we earned a bit more, our financial issues would disappear, yet this appears not to be the case. In this episode of "My Money, My Lifestyle," host Maya Fisher French is joined by certified financial planner Johan Werth to understand why so many

The Young Professional’s Guide to Money Mastery

Jan 09 2025 39 mins

To kickstart 2025 with financial wisdom Maya Fisher French sits down with Fulu Mashapha, author of "Mind Your Cents: A Practical Approach to Financial Freedom." Fulu wrote her book based on her experiences of money as a young child and as a graduate starting her career. In this podcast Fulu shares with Maya her journey from university to becoming a financially savvy actuary and h

From fear to financial freedom in six months

Dec 12 2024 43 mins

Join hosts Maya Fisher French and Mapalo Maku in this special episode as they reflect on the incredible journey of Santam staff members who participated in the six-month Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp. This transformative experience culminated in a final event that celebrated the courageous individuals who opened up their financial lives to scrutiny, embraced change, and

The Psychology of Financial Decisions

Nov 29 2024 37 mins

The Psychology of Financial Decisions In this episode of the "My Money, My Lifestyle" podcast, host Maya Fisher French chats to Rudolph Geldenhuys, the Financial Planner of the Year, about the psychology behind financial decision-making. They discuss the importance of understanding the 'why' behind one's financial actions. Rudolph, who has been in the financial services industry