Honest Money

Warren Ingram

South Africa

Investment Strategies

Financial Planning

Retirement Planning

Investment Management

Estate Planning

Retirement Funds

Debt Management

Diversification

Tax-Free Savings Accounts

Inflation

Personal Finance

Financial Freedom

Investing

Emerging Markets

Financial Goals

Financial Literacy

Budgeting

Unit Trusts

Interest Rates

Your personal guide to financial freedom, hosted by the bestselling author and award-winning financial planner, Warren Ingram.

282 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	330	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ManagementBusinessInvesting

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Latest Episodes

What Actually Happens to Your Debt When You Die?

In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers explore the complexities of money personalities, the implications of debt, and how different life choices impact financial well-being. They discuss practical scenarios, psychological perspectives,... more

18 Jul 2026 • 24 min • Most popular

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Carrying Your Partner's Debt Is Destroying Your Wealth

In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers discuss managing financial relationships, debt, and planning for education savings, emphasizing open communication and strategic planning.

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• 00:00 Introduction to the episode and guest more

11 Jul 2026 • 23 min • Popular

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Mastering Diversification: Building Resilient Investment Portfolios

In this bonus episode, Warren Ingram and Ray Mhere, CEO of Curate Investments, explore the intricacies of investment diversification, asset allocation, and long-term financial planning. They share practical insights on building resilient portfolios, ... more

8 Jul 2026 • 30 min • Popular

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How To Switch Funds Within A TFSA

In this episode, Warren Ingram and Pieter de Villiers answer your questions about tax-free savings accounts, including setup for children, investment switching, and transfer rules, providing practical insights to maximize benefits.

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• 00:00... more

4 Jul 2026 • 14 min

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Warren Ingram

Host of Honest Money, experienced financial planner and author

Pieter de Villiers

Co-host on Honest Money, engaged in personal finance strategy discussions

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 282 ratings

Valuable
Such good advice on retirement. Real and kind, thank you!
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Wilderness Dreaming
South Africa7 months ago
Pure gold
So glad I found this podcast! Wealth of information relative to South African economy. Very interesting topics, I’ve learnt a lot already!
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dane ks
United Statesa year ago
Thank you
People pay good money for all this advice! almost too good to be true! Thanks Warren and team
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Cvcjhb
South Africaa year ago
Basic info that make a big change
Thank you Warren and Pieter. Discussing insurance products (to help me understand these grudge purchases) and helping us understand Financial Freedom and that small amounts WILL make a big difference. When calculating how long it will take for my wife and I to reach FF, it will take another 20 years, but we will be 57 (if investments grow by 10%). Even though we have little now, but knowing that we will reach FF before retirement is comforting. Let’s hope the economy stays the course and inflati... more
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JaunGuan
South Africaa year ago
Brilliant Finance Podcast
Warren answered all of my questions on his podcast in such a clear and simple manner! He's also straightforward and honest, exactly as the title describes! I love listening to the podcasts - they are unique and informative in an easy and understandable manner. A rarity in financial and wealth advisors!
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South Africa2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate clear, practical financial guidance and a calm, honest tone.

Overall, the show is considered a valuable resource for anyone seeking financial independence and sensible wealth-building.

Guests and hosts are praised for turning complex topics into simple, actionable steps.

Audiences enjoy real-world examples and questions from listeners that make planning feel accessible.

Community and expert guests contribute to trustworthy, insightful discussions.

Sponsorships are seen as aligned with practical financial planning and education.

The show is viewed as credible and referenceable for SA financial planning, with positive sentiment toward long-term planning and discipline.

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Apple Podcasts	#148	South Africa/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#6	South Africa/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#14	South Africa/Business
Apple Podcasts	#78	Indonesia/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#89	Ukraine/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts	#232	Philippines/Business/Investing

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How Much Fees Should I Be Paying On My Investments?

Q: What is a reasonable effective annual fee for all my investments, including fund management, admin, and advisor fees?

A sensible range for a balanced mix of actively managed and index-tracking options is about 1% to 2% for active funds and around 0.2% to 0.6% for index trackers, with admin and platform fees adding about 0.2% to 0.6%. For larger portfolios, a combined total around 1.2% to 1.5% plus VAT is feasible if you consolidate on a capable platform and use a transparent advisory model.

How To Choose A Global Index Fund As A South African

Q: If I earn in US dollars while living abroad, should I keep investments in dollars via EasyEquities USD or convert to rand and invest locally, considering tax and estate implications?

Investing in US-domiciled funds can create estate and tax complications; generally, it's better to use non-US-domiciled ETFs (e.g., Irish-domiciled) when available and keep the core allocation in the currency of your tax residency. If possible, invest in a dollar-based, globally diversified fund and avoid unnecessary currency conversions that add cost and risk.

How To Choose A Global Index Fund As A South African

Q: I've been contributing to a tax-free savings account and am deciding between MSCI World, emerging markets, and JSE Top 40—should I mix them or stick with one core approach?

A simple, long-term strategy often works best: pick a core core global fund like MSCI World or MSCI Acqui for broad diversification, and optionally add a local component such as JSE Top 40 to capture local growth. Avoid excessive overlap by limiting to a small number of funds, and tailor the mix to your time horizon and tax situation.

How To Invest Directly Offshore As A South African

Q: How should a nanny's retirement savings be set up—RA or an ETF—and how to balance debt reduction with investing for future security?

Start with a retirement-focused approach that preserves liquidity where appropriate, consider a retirement annuity for protection against early withdrawals, and address high-interest debt first through education and a structured plan; once debt is under control, automate savings via tax-free accounts or RA to build long-term wealth.

How To Invest Directly Offshore As A South African

Q: What would be the best way to spend 1,500 to 2,000 rand monthly to invest offshore—single shares or ETFs across multiple markets?

The advice is to prefer diversified offshore exposure via rand-denominated global funds or ETFs, focus on index-based investments for long-term growth, and be mindful of tax and currency costs; avoid frequent small currency conversions and consider lumping investments to reduce transaction costs.

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What is Honest Money about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Paraphrase-friendly financial guidance with a practical, down-to-earth approach to personal finance and investing. Episodes cover core topics like property decisions, retirement planning, tax and savings strategies, ETF portfolios, global investing, and managing money while abroad. The format favors actionable tips, listener Q&As, and real-world scenarios, with frequent sponsor mentions that align with building a simple, disciplined long-term plan. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on simplicity, cost-awareness, and behavioral insights to help listeners stay on track toward financial freedom.

The show consistently features experienced financial planners and industry guests who provide evidence-based guidance, while maintaining acc... more

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