Bulls and bears? Recession? Dollar-cost averaging? Store of value? If you have come across these words/terms before but aren’t sure what they really mean then we’ve got you covered.

Our chat with Ludwik van Wyk continues as we talk about a wide range of topics that relate to a recession.

We talk about emotions related to buying shares and having discipline through the best and worst times in the markets, to the value in investing in different assets in anticipation of a recession, and what makes commodities (raw materials/primary agricultural products) so attractive when the economy isn’t doing so well.

The Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital offers up practical finance tips that everyone can apply to improve their personal finances.

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In the first part of our conversation with Ludwik van Wyk, we chat to the Managing Director at Telos Wealth Capital.

We spoke about his upbringing and what shaped him into the investor he is today, what hedge fund managers do, and the three investment principles he lives by.

He also encourages investors (new and seasoned) to understand the businesses and industries they have interest in as a means to starting their investment journeys.

And finally, Ludwik delves into what a recession really means to everyday people. Even though interest rates may seem far removed from people watching the news cycle, he puts recession in a way anyone would understand (and should beware of).

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A few moments of truth about investing.

If you ever feel like you're alone in making investment mistakes, this episode is definitely for you! We have collected a few voicenotes from the Easy community to share the pain among each other, as this is a safe space after all.

Dj @ Large is joined by Cay-low Mbedzi (Junior Brand Manager at EasyEquities) and Jessica Joubert (Head of Social Media at EasyEquities) to serve as the episode's agony uncle and aunt, respectively.

Rewind and hit play to hear the different investing confessions - the good, the bad, the risks and rewards, and the ugly parts of following trends and allowing emotions to spiral.

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Are emotions a bad thing when it comes to money?

This question sets us up for this episode, featuring independent Financial Planner, Obakeng Maoka.

Obakeng weighs up IQ versus EQ to unpack which is more important in managing money, as well as touching on the influences of our upbringings on our financial personalities.

The financial planner also shares the four most prominent emotions that researchers found have an influence on our financial decisions.

Listen to this episode to check whether you agree with what researchers say about these emotions, as well as how to separate emotions from money.

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We chat to a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka, who is an independent financial planner to break down the difference between financial advice and financial education, and why the distinction is important.

The conversation unpacks why South Africans desperately need more financial education and higher literacy in this regard.

Obakeng also tells us who is allowed to give financial advice and how to verify their credentials, the role influencers play in this space, and what financial planners actually do for clients. He even goes so far as to bust a few myths about financial planners!

Hit play to listen to this episode now.  Protect yourself, know the difference!

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Anna Machaka, the author of Little Money Egghead, which is a children’s book about money, joins us to talk about empowering children with financial literacy.

We take a tour through Anna’s own journey with money as a young child, which we believe many South Africans would be able to relate to, and see how she came about to author her book after becaming a parent.

Even though Anna’s book is written for children aged 3 - 12 years old, Anna shows us just how the lessons go beyond the kids, and extend to parents and guardians as well.

Hit play on this episode to get a peek behind Anna’s motivations and passion, as well as the guiding principles that other parents can adopt in order to build generational habits.

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2022 was a massive year for the Easy Does it podcast. We stripped away all the jargon and complication associated with investing, whilst encouraging ordinary South Africans to own the market.

Press play as Dj @ Large rewinds back to some key guests and moments from 2022. From hosting CEO’S, investment professionals, entrepreneurs to finlit influencers.

Thank you for supporting the podcast and helping us reach more than 200 000 downloads  across more than 150 countries!

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There's no doubt that 2022 was an interesting year for investors. A year filled with uncertainty and opportunity. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to global monetary tightening, raising interest rates to never-ending power cuts.

So as we come to the end of the year, take a second to reflect on your investment portfolio and overall relationship with your money.

Were you able to own the market? Did you panic and sell or did you buy the dip? Were you able to stay committed to your budget? What financial lessons did you come out with?

On this episode Dj @ Large shares some of his financial goals and lessons from 2022.

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People say that laughter is the best medicine, but does this count when it comes to finding the cure for money problems?

We find out with DJ Khathu, the South African Hip Hop DJ, radio and music producer, and comedian, who offers up a humorous perspective of our relationships with money.

With his well-known laugh that he even earns an income from, Khathu gives us a peek behind his curtain as a performer and entertainer juggling money and fame.

A quote from this conversation that we believe everyone can learn from is that “It’s not about how much money you make, it’s about how much money you keep.” Well, Khathu shares his experience in keeping the money he has made.

From investing to learning how to cook, we share lessons from the DJ in this episode.

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Whether it’s December, Easter or Eid, the festive season is financially testing for South Africans. But, since we’re all in this together, we hit up a pro (a legit professional) in finance, Obakeng Maoka. A wealth champion!

Obakeng is an independent financial planner that we invited to help through this and future festive seasons and out finances.

We chat about the practical financial products and tools that money-savvy people harness to get through the festive periods. We also talk to Obakeng about the Christmas bonus and managing pressure that comes with navigating money and family.

Tune into this episode, preferably before any festive season.

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