The Fat Wallet Show ran for 245 episodes before ending in March 2021. There has always been demand for its return, so here we are.
We did a new pilot episode. Audio and now also fancy video.
But here’s the thing. In 245 episodes all Kristia and I ever got was a few bottles of bubbles and packets of Chuckles. Both awesome, but neither paid the bills. Hence this is a one-off pilot as we look at ways of getting the show to pay some bills. Consider this a proof of concept I suppose.
First prize a sponsor. We’re looking at doing twenty-episode seasons twice a year and want a single sponsor for each season. If that could be you, hit us up and let’s talk.
If we can’t get a sponsor, we’ll look at doing community funding via one-off or monthly payments. That is a distant second prize, as it has always our view that the industry giants who benefit from our content should pay for it. Yes looking at you, big fancy FSPs with all our money.
For now, enjoy the latest episode and keep an eye on our newsletter for more updates around the plan going forward.
00:06 Intro
09:03 Savings ~ Finding a balance
12:44 Provident fund is all I have.
15:35 Live a little
26:25 Saving rates from the banks
27:57 ETF yields
31:00 How to do it ~ Distributions
33:47 When it’s not right ~ Savings is for deferred consumption.
37:35 When you’re not earning an income ~ How does it feel to stop saving?
38:23 Psychological shift of saving to begin to draw down on your savings
38:44 When you’re under financial stress ~ Retired and afraid to spend
41:28 Retirement ~ I’ve recently made the switch from accumulating to living off my dividends, such a mind duck!
42:56 Taking a sabbatical
46:45 Not saving creates anxiety
The Fat Wallet Show is a no-nonsense personal finance and investment podcast hosted by Kristia van Heerden and Simon Brown. Every week we answer questions by a growing audience of finance enthusiasts. Submit your pressing money and investment questions to ask@justonelap.com.
