The Woman & Finance Podcast
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Hi, I’m Mapalo Makhu , your host, personal finance educator, and author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich . I hold a BCom Finance degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning , with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry . More importantly, I’m deeply passionate about empowering women to take charge of their financial futures. This podcast is a judgment-free space for open and insightful conversations about money —without the confusing jargon. Whether you’re looking to budget more effectively, get out of debt, start investing, or build lasting wealth , this is the place for you. Each episode brings you practical advice, expert insights, and real conversations designed to help you make informed financial decisions with confidence. Because financial freedom isn’t just for a select few—it’s for everyone ready to take control. If you’re on a journey to financial wellness, hit follow and be part of a community committed to building wealth and securing their futures. Let’s learn, grow and thrive—together.
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Your Childhood Is Secretly Controlling Your Finances!
Tribe, your money habits didn’t just appear out of nowhere! They were built in your childhood home; in the conversations, the struggles, the wins, and the fears you grew up around. In this video, I tell the story of two young men who grew up with financial hardship… but made very different money cho
The Bank Eats First: What you're actually paying towards your bond.
In this episode, I break down how banks think about affordability, how interest rates impact your bond, and why your monthly repayment matters just as much as the purchase price. I will walk you step-by-step through real online home loan calculators and repayment calculators so you can see, in pract
The Easiest Way to Become A Millionaire in South Africa; Tax-Free!
Tax-Free Savings Accounts are one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) investment tool in South Africa, so in this podcast, I’m answering the questions I get asked all the time about TFSAs. We cover: • What a Tax-Free Savings Account actually is • How much you can contribute (and what happens if