The Woman & Finance Podcast
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 futures.
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Should I Pay Extra Towards My Debt or Start an Emergency Fund?
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Are you torn between paying extra on your debt or starting an emergency fund? You're not alone! This is one of the most common financial dilemmas, and in today's video, I'm breaking down exactly what you should prioritise based on your situation.
What You'll Learn:
✅ When to prioritise debt payments
✅ Why an emergency fund might be more important than you think
✅ The "hybrid approach" that could work for both goals
✅ Common mistakes people make with this decision
Key Topics Covered:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Should I pay off my debt or build an emergency fund
00:46 - Scenario (Debts & Interest Rates)
06:27 - High-interest debt vs low-interest debt strategies
08:15 - Where should you put your Emergency fund
09:50 - Free Credit template
10:55 - Free TFSA Ebook
FREE RESOURCES:
📋 Download my Credit Template: https://www.womanandfinance.co.za/resources
📖 NEW! Tax-Free Savings Account eBook: https://www.womanandfinance.co.za/resources
🙌🏾 Let me know in the comments - are you team emergency fund or team debt payoff?
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Watch our second episode of Money: It's Not Black or White here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHl9ZFvExnI&t=30s