Podcast: Short-term savings

Kristia van HeerdenLatest, The Fat Wallet

I bought my Huyndai Atos at a time when I seriously couldn’t afford to buy a new car. Between 0km and about 50 000km I only serviced it once, because it was as young and invincible as I was at 24. I still find it miraculous that we both managed to survive that time of my life relatively unscathed.

I hope to goodness were better at #podcasts than we are at #selfie sticks. #fatwallet episode 27. I get satisfaction.

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It pains me to say that perhaps the end might be looming for my dear Atos. I can remove the key from the ignition while the car is running and nothing happens. I’m told this is not normal. Thankfully my Atos and I have matured together. I’m hoping to get three more years out of the old so and so before buying a new car. I want to spend that time saving for a new one.

If my portfolio performance over the past three years is anything to go by, the stock market isn’t the place to save for a new car. With a short investment horizon, what is the best way to save?

In this episode of The Fat Wallet Show, I masterfully manipulate Simon into telling me what I want to hear. It’s true. Listen for yourself.

Send your pressing money and investment questions to ask@justonelap.com. I’ll see if I can do it again.

Kris


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