Uncensored, The Truth About Money Podcast

Uncensored, The Truth About Money

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This show is about tackling the tough conversations about money, our aim is to offer financial literacy so that one can make better decisions with their hard-earned cash. We dive deeper into the terms and conditions that financial institutions may be sweeping under the rug. Each week we bring in a financial expert, Thami Madlala who has been in the financial sector for almost a decade. Uncensored, The truth about money.
You Should Know This Stuff!
What was planned to be a discussion on the interest rate increase took a different turn and led us into talking about alternative investments. It is important for one to do their research before they start to invest. A lot of us invest in what we "like" rather than what will make us profit.
Apr 20, 2023
25 min
Vehicle Financing
Vehicle financing can be a confusing topic, but it's an important one for anyone in the market for a new car. In this video, we'll break down the different types of vehicle financing options available and provide you with tips on how to secure the best possible deal. Whether you're looking to buy or lease, our expert advice will help you make an informed decision about financing your next vehicle.
Mar 29, 2023
27 min
Joint Home Loans
A joint bond is a bond guaranteed by at least two parties. The income and credit records of all parties are assessed by the bank during the home loan application process. In the case of a couple, if one party defaults, the other will be responsible for the entire bond payment.
Mar 8, 2023
30 min
To buy Or Not To Buy
Buying your first home can be sometimes scary and exhausting especially because it can become a lengthy process with additional fees that one needs to pay for upfront.  In this episode we try to make things a little bit easier for you by telling you what you should expect and how to deal with potential problems that might come up. 
Feb 28, 2023
26 min
How I got scammed, In South Africa.
Bank scams require that you share personal financial information with a scammer, install malware on your devices, or use unverified checks and other banking material. This is becoming a regular thing in South Africa so one needs to be extremely alert with information that they decide to share with the public.  In this episode, Thami and I share our awful experiences regarding this topic, so please do not learn the hard way like we did. 
Feb 20, 2023
41 min
What is a Ponzi scheme?
Given our current economic situation, crime is running rampant in our streets as well as the virtual world. It is then of utmost importance that we avoid "get rich quick schemes" because they will leave you at a far worse situation than before. A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of returnwith little risk to investors. A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam which generates returns for earlier investors with money taken from later investors. This is similar to a pyramid scheme in that both are based on using new investors' funds to pay the earlier backers.
Feb 15, 2023
32 min
Retirement Annuities(Pt 02)
On this episode we discuss different types of annuities such as life and living annuities. For instance, a living annuity is an investment. Once the funds have been set up in the living annuity structure, the annuitant is obliged to draw a regular income on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis, and the onus of ensuring that they don't run out of capital rests with them.
Mar 28, 2022
10 min
Retirement Annuities
Retirement may seem like a distant phase in your life if you are under 30, or even a missed opportunity to save for if you are over 40, but investing in your future is a life decision that is never too late to make. If you’re thinking about saving for your future, you will undoubtedly have many questions. In our Retirement Savings Series we will help you understand why you should save for retirement, and how you can get started — regardless of your age or life stage.
Mar 17, 2022
10 min
Stokvel Accounts
Just as some people exercise more when they have an exercise buddy, others find it easier to save when they do it in a group. For the undisciplined spender who is constantly cashing in their savings, a stokvel, or group savings club, could be the answer. But stokvels are worth taking note of for another reason. Did you know that money saved in a stokvel account often benefits from better interest rates and lower fees than you would pay if you put your money in a regular account? Sound good? This is what you need to know if you want to start a stokvel.
Mar 16, 2022
14 min
Property Stokvels
Property stokvels can be used for home purchasing, buying and leasing, investing in vacant land or creating a property investment portfolio to generate annuity income for members. It allows members to have capital that can be used to cover the big costs associated with property ownership.
Mar 15, 2022
11 min
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