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What happens when two financial experts sit down?

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What happens when two financial experts sit down to talk money and don't see eye to eye?I sat down with fellow financial expert Munya, also known as Modern Money, to discuss investing, retirement annuities, local vs offshore markets, ETFs, investment fees and building wealth. We share different perspectives, challenge each other's opinions and get into some big money questions.
Chapters
  • 00:00 The Money Debate Begins
  • 11:54 Meet Munya from Modern Money
  • 13:19 Retirement Annuities
  • 22:01 Investor Behaviour
  • 31:05 Financial Advisors vs DIY Investing
  • 35:09 Local vs Offshore Investing
  • 40:19 Which ETF Would You Choose?
  • 43:10 JSE Top 40 vs S&P 500
  • 50:42 How Would We Actually Invest?
  • 53:24 Lump Sum vs Monthly Investing
  • 54:47 Active vs Passive Investing
  • 01:00:10 Investment Fees
  • 01:07:30 Three Tips for Building Your First Portfolio
  • 01:10:57 Why Your First Five Years Matter
  • 01:43:38 Quick-Fire Money Debate
1 Nov 2027 English South Africa Investing

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