From your first job to when you retire – how smart are you with money? In the Smart Money podcast series, Maya Fisher-French talks to industry experts about all things money. Tune in for tips and tricks on how to balance your finances with life.
The gig economy: how to live your dream and plan your financial future
The gig economy has recently become an attractive work option. Maya Fisher-French explores ways to navigate the new world of work in the Smart Money podcasts.
Insurance is peace of mind: how to make it part of your financial plan
No one thinks they need insurance – until they do. In the second episode of the Discovery Smart Money podcast series, well-known financial consumer journalist Maya Fisher-French investigates the importance of insurance products and what kind of cover you need at different life stages.
You're paying your older self" - what you need to know about retirement
Saving for retirement is more important than ever. People are living longer and they want to spend their twilight years with as little worry as possible. Maya Fisher-French, well-known financial consumer journalist, talks to a financial adviser about how people can plan a peaceful retirement.
How to become financially free: tips and hacks for young professionals
As young professionals enter the job market, they may be tempted to spend their new income on expensive brands and flashy cars. In this Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French explores how young professionals can achieve financial freedom, despite the external societal pressures that they face each day.
How to talk about money before you get married
What are the money decisions people need to make before they get married? How do you approach conversations around money, and what are the areas you need to focus on? In this Discovery Smart Money podcast, we talk about all the financial details that can make or break a marriage, for example - can you afford to have a child?
Teach your children about money by making smart money decisions as a family
In today's world, it’s becoming more and more important for parents to teach their children about money. In this Discovery Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French explores how parents can raise financially-savvy children.
What is your family's financial value system?
In modern families, it is important to create a financial value system that the whole family can live by. To make smart money choices, families must stick together and ask the right questions. In this Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French explores how families can create health and wealth – together.
When the unexpected happens: strategic guidance from a financial adviser
In life, there are many unexpected events - retrenchment, loss of a spouse, severe illness - that can change your life in an instant. In this Discovery Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French and financial adviser Adam Helper discuss the steps you can take to weather potential storms.
South African wealthy: it's more difficult to keep your money than ever before
In recent years, it's become more challenging for high-net-worth individuals to preserve their wealth. Global uncertainty, wealth tax and estate duty are just some of the things they worry about. In this Discovery Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French explores how high-net-worth individuals can protect and grow their money despite these factors.
Tax and estate planning: how to leave a financial legacy for your family
As young professionals enter the job market, they may be tempted to spend their new income on expensive brands and flashy cars. In this Smart Money podcast, Maya Fisher-French explores how young professionals can achieve financial freedom, despite the external societal pressures that they face each day.
Do high-net-worth individuals need insurance?
When you have enough capital to weather a storm, do you still need insurance? This is the question Maya Fisher-French asks financial adviser Grant Khoury, whose answer is a resounding yes. In this Discovery Smart Money podcast, he explains that when you suffer an illness or a disability, your income can stop and you may start drawing down on assets – preventing them from growing further.
Advice for young high-net-worth individuals on growing and protecting their wealth
We often make the mistake of thinking that high-net-worth individuals are immune to risk, but as we’ve heard in the preceding three episodes of the Discovery Smart Money podcast series, the wealthy needs insurance too. In the final episode, Maya Fisher-French and Grant Khoury look at how young high-net-worth individuals can start their journey towards building and protecting their wealth.