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The Woman & Finance Podcast

Mapalo Makhu
Budgeting
Personal Finance
Financial Literacy
Debt Management
Retirement Planning
Savings
Tax-Free Savings Accounts
Financial Planning
Life Cover
Homeownership
Children
Insurance
Investing
Wealth Transfer
Legacy Planning
Wills
Estate Planning
Retirement Annuities
Family Goals
Investment Strategies

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... more

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Latest Episodes

Building wealth isn’t just about how much you earn, it’s about how you choose to live.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the 9 ways I intentionally keep my lifestyle in check:

1. I don’t buy designer clothes or bags

2. My kids don’t wear designer ... more

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 f... more

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 ... more

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... more

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Episode: When Life Changes Overnight: How to Prepare Financially
Stian de Witt
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Michelle Green
Credit Analyst at Prescient Investment Management.
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Maxine Muller
Financial advisor for Liberty and entrepreneur
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Episode: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance - Answered!
Simon Brown
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Melody Clutha
Episode: Smart Money Moves - Financial Planning for Female Breadwinners
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Mapalo Makhu
Host of The Woman & Finance Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Financial freedom made easy

    Highly recommend this podcast! I’ve always loved learning about money but found that there’s soo much info that is also very complicated. Thank you for breaking this down and making it easy to understand. Fave episode so far is the tax free savings account.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keitu Ras
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Welcome back

    We missed you Mapalo. Glad you are back on the podcasts. Here to learn personal finance

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamiwe Monica
    United States2 years ago
  • Mrs Money - Woman And Finance

    Mrs Money doing the Lord’s work 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. This is such a great platform. Lots of love from The Finance Bachelor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TKay Nthebe
    South Africa3 years ago
  • Powerful work!

    Every woman should listen to this podcast at least twice!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mama_womntu
    South Africa3 years ago

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Clear, practical money guidance that's easy to implement.
Guests and topics consistently address real-world financial challenges.
Strong emphasis on women's financial empowerment and education.

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#99
South Africa/Education

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The Easiest Way to Become A Millionaire in South Africa; Tax-Free!
Q: Can I have more than one tax-free savings account?
Yes, you can have multiple tax-free savings accounts as long as the total contributions do not exceed the annual limit.
The Easiest Way to Become A Millionaire in South Africa; Tax-Free!
Q: What is a tax-free savings account?
It is an investment vehicle that allows South African citizens to save money tax-free, meaning no capital gains tax or any other related taxes.
How to Double Your Money: The Rule of 72 & Power of Compound Growth
Q: What is the difference between nominal return and real return?
Nominal return is the stated return without accounting for inflation, while real return adjusts for inflation, showing true purchasing power.
How to Double Your Money: The Rule of 72 & Power of Compound Growth
Q: What kind of returns can someone expect if they only have 3,000 Rand?
If someone contributed 3,000 Rand monthly over ten years, they could potentially see returns of significantly more than had they stayed in cash.
How to Double Your Money: The Rule of 72 & Power of Compound Growth
Q: Is 10% a reasonable percent return that someone can look forward to?
Yes, historically, an average return of around 10-12% per annum has been reasonable based on past stock market performance.

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A practical, women-focused personal finance show that blends accessible budgeting with deeper financial planning concepts. Episodes frequently explore how psychology, relationships, and lifestyle decisions shape money management, from debt and budgeting to investing, retirement, and estate planning. Co-hosts and guests span financial planning, insurance literacy, legal considerations for couples, and disability finances, offering actionable tips, real-life stories, and clear explanations tailored to empowering women to take control of their financial futures. Notable strengths include a commitment to removing jargon, a focus on long-term planning (not just short-term gains), and a strong emphasis on empowerment, education, and practical str... more

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