It took just over two years to pay back my debt. I was worried about debt for so many years that I wasn’t prepared for the day I didn’t have any. Here, we try to prepare you for the next phase of your money that is currently crawling towards you
Podcast: Your bonus is evil
Expecting a large amount of money can make you crazy. I’ve never been paid a bonus, so I’ve never had to endure months of spending and re-spending the same money. This week, we talk about the dangers of spending money before you receive it. If you’re trapped in a debt-to-bonus loop, this is for you
Podcast: Inheriting a fortune
I’ve dreamed about inheriting a large sum of money many times, as I’m sure you have. I hope this episode allows you to daydream about the kind of life you would lead if someone left you a small fortune. (Hopefully someone you’ll miss fondly, but not deeply. It’s hard to be happy about anything with a broken heart.)
Podcast: Building an investment portfolio
This week’s episode of The Fat Wallet Show is recorded live at the JSE and features two One Lappers Njabulo Nsibande and De Wet de Villiers. Our hope for this episode is to illustrate that there are many ways to construct an investment portfolio and all of them can be right.
Podcast: Investing for your parents
Not many people have parents who can comfortably retire. In this episode we help you figure out how to invest for your parents.
Podcast: Tips and tricks for buying a home
In this episode, you share your tips and tricks for buying a home and we help you figure out what to do about your home situation.
Podcast: The Zack One Lap Index
This week Lesegisha saves the life of the Love Index and we make a beautiful new one with Zack Bezuidenhoudt.
Podcast: What happens to your money when you buy a share
This week’s show is inspired by one of my favourite questions: what exactly happens to the money when you buy a share? Who gets it? How do companies deal with shares in their books? We talk about the mechanics of buying a share, the differences between primary and secondary markets, and how shares get from person to person.
Podcast: How to manage your money when you’re living the dream
It seems having enough money to retire is only half the battle. There are so many decisions to be made post-retirement. This is true for old school retirement and financial independence, as Alistair Hennessey’s question illustrates this week.
Podcast: How to buy a house
I’m finally doing it. I’m buying a house. I’ve had a cold winter and I’m finally accepting I didn’t turn out to be a jetsetter living in luxury hotels around the world. Clearly, this isn’t a financial decision, but it doesn’t mean I can’t be smart about what I’m doing.