Know Your Money with Bronwyn Waner and Craig Finch
Welcome to Know your money, where we will explore our relationship with money and how the psychology of it impacts our financial decisions as everyone thinks about money differently. In our podcasts we will be presenting a variety of financial topics in an easy-to-understand way which, we hope, will assist you with managing your money.Please subscribe to our podcast or have a look at our website www.growthfp.co.za
Episodes
168 episodes
167. How Vitality 2026 Expands Access, Adds Sleep Rewards, And Boosts Fitness Points
What if your weekly routine could fund your favourite devices and turn better sleep into real-world rewards? We sat down with Vaughan to unpack Vitality’s 2026 refresh and how it changes the game for anyone chasing health, status, and sustainab...
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10:50
166. From Gym Discounts To Real Health: How Discovery Vitality Actually Works
Think Vitality is just cheaper gym and flights? We sat down with Vaughan from Discovery Vitality’s technical team to pull back the curtain on how the programme really works—and how you can turn health data into everyday rewards that actually mo...
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12:13
165. Designing Medical Aid For Modern Young Families
Prices go up, needs don’t pause. We open with why Discovery Health deferred contribution increases from January to April, putting relief back into members’ budgets, and then get straight into what families care about most: affordable everyday c...
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12:45
164. Drowning in Debt, Here’s The Lifeline
Contact Chantelle: chantelle@ssdebtcounsellors.co.zahttps://ssdebtcounsellors.co.za/071 641 8088Feeling crushed by bills and constant calls from creditors? We sit down with Chantelle, a seasoned debt ...
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6:44
163. Debt Counseling, Demystified
Contact Chantelle: chantelle@ssdebtcounsellors.co.zahttps://ssdebtcounsellors.co.za/071 641 8088Feeling cornered by debt even though you’re working hard? We sit down with Chantelle from S&S Debt Counse...
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14:39
162. After A Big Trip, Here’s How To Fix Your Credit Card And Protect Your Cash Flow
We turn the post‑holiday credit shock into a practical plan: shrink the limit, build cash buckets and automate clean pay‑offs. We talk through the psychology of red balances, the banks’ incentives and how to set boundaries that stick.• ...
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11:10
161. Maximise Your South African Tax Benefits With RAs & Tax-Free Savings
We dig into smart financial year-end moves for South African taxpayers, focusing on topping up tax-free savings and retirement annuities before the February cutoff. We show how to turn deductions and compounding into a reliable future income st...
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8:22
160. When "I Do" Meets "Let's Do Business": A BrightRock Conversation
What happens when a business partnership faces an unexpected crisis? Much like a marriage contract that's never reviewed until divorce looms, poorly structured business agreements can lead to catastrophic financial consequences when partners di...
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10:07
159. Securing Your Child's Future: BrightRock's Innovative Child Care Benefit
What happens to your children's education if you're no longer able to provide for them? Sean Hanlon, Executive Director of BrightRock, returns to Know Your Money to tackle this critical question with hosts Bronwyn Waner and Craig Finch.&nbs...
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7:54
158. Flourish Blueprint explained - Prepare Today For The Self You Haven’t Met Yet
What if your money plan was designed for every version of you, not just the one paying bills today? We take a practical, human look at life’s moving parts—student, first job, partner, parent, homeowner, and future retiree—and map out how to fun...
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10:30
157. Flourish Blueprint explained - How Your First Money Memory Shapes Every Rand You Touch
Ever feel like more than one voice is making your money choices? We dive into a simple but powerful idea: your financial life is shaped by internal parts—the spender who wants joy, the saver who wants safety, the earner who chases security, and...
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7:55
156. Flourish Blueprint explained - Your Budget Called; It Wants A Date Night
Ever feel like life keeps bumping along on a jagged wheel—good career, shaky health, no time for friends, and money always tight? We unpack a practical way to smooth the ride by pairing the Wheel of Life with the Wheel of Wealth, showing how sm...
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9:14
155. Flourish Blueprint Explained - Design a life where every rand has a role
Money plans usually break where emotions begin. We take you inside the Flourish Blueprint, a behaviour-first approach that starts with who you are, then builds systems that hold under stress, and only after that chooses the products and portfol...
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13:37
154. How Online Betting Drains Wallets And Communities
The scoreboard says “fun,” but the numbers tell a different story. We dig into the surge of online gambling in South Africa—how seamless phone betting, constant sports ads, and a culture of “one more chance” are reshaping family budgets, draini...
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7:58
153. Plan Your Year, Live Your Life
Ready to stop ending the year exhausted and wondering where your leave went? We share a simple, repeatable planning system that starts with joy: put holidays in the diary first, then design work around the life you actually want. From stretchin...
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13:21
152. Money Talks: Brightrock's Premium Settlement Options
What happens to your life insurance when you retire? Most people face a difficult choice between continuing to pay steep premiums or abandoning coverage they've funded for decades. Sean Hanlon, Executive Director at Bright Rock, reveals a game-...
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12:17
151. Brightrock - Rethinking Life Insurance: The Premium Asset You Didn't Know You Had
What if your life insurance actually understood your changing needs over time? Sean Hanlon, Executive Director at BrightRock, returns to challenge everything you thought you knew about protecting your financial future.Most insurance com...
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12:03
150. Reinventing Life Insurance: How BrightRock Matches Policies to Individual Needs
Sean Hanlon, the visionary founder of BrightRock, takes us on a journey through the transformation of life insurance in South Africa. Drawing from 36 years of industry experience, Sean reveals how questioning traditional approaches led him to c...
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13:23
149. Life vs. Living Annuities: Finding Financial Security in Retirement
Retirement planning in South Africa has undergone dramatic shifts over the decades, and understanding these changes could be crucial to your financial security. Our conversation with Clive Lazar from Just Retirement reveals fascinating insights...
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10:46
148. Your Health Could Boost Your Retirement Income, Here's How
What if your health challenges could actually boost your retirement income? That's the revolutionary concept explored in our fascinating conversation with Clive Lazar, regional manager for Just Retirement in Johannesburg.Most South Afri...
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15:46
147. Money That Outlives You: The Just Retirement Story
Retirement income planning can be daunting, especially when considering how to make your money last as long as you do. This illuminating conversation with Clive Lazar, Regional Manager at Just Retirement, demystifies life annuities and showcase...
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11:41
146. Money Matters: PAYE vs Provisional Tax
Navigating South Africa's tax landscape can be a minefield of confusion and potential penalties. In this enlightening conversation with tax expert Sue from Anthurico Accountants, we unravel the often misunderstood difference between PAYE and pr...
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10:13
145. Why Your Company Needs Its Own Identity: Tax Wisdom from the Trenches
Drawing the line between personal and business finances isn't just good practice—it's essential for tax compliance and business survival. Sue from Anthurico Accountants joins us to tackle one of the most common pitfalls entrepreneurs face: trea...
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13:36
144. Navigating SARS Auto-Assessments: What You Need to Know
Navigating tax season doesn't have to be intimidating. In this enlightening conversation with Sue from Anthurico Accountants, we demystify the increasingly automated South African tax system and equip you with practical knowledge to confidently...
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13:12
143. Insurance for Everyone: Unlocking Bidvest Life Event-Based Cover
What happens when traditional insurance systems fail those who need protection most? Melody from Bidvest joins us to explore their groundbreaking event-based cover - a revolutionary approach providing income protection to previously uninsurable...
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