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.
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“I found myself earning a lot of money at a very young age and at the same time being heavily influenced by society’s idea of what it means to be successful and wealthy, for example spending money on expensive brands or buying a flashy car.”
“During our formative years we experience something I call emotional debt … You’re building a mental picture of an unmet need in your childhood and that’s your emotional debt. We use money to try and meet that fantasy in our heads.”
Protect yourself and your loved ones with insurance
Insurance is an essential part of your risk financial plan, and should form an integral part of your budget. Insurance can help you fulfil your hopes and responsibilities, and protect you and your loved ones when life takes a turn. Speak to your financial adviser about your goals and how you can achieve them. If you don’t have a financial adviser, you can leave your details with us, and we’ll call you back to discuss your retirement plan and insurance needs.
More podcasts in this series
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.