GwEN'S DM

Thanks to streaming, there are now more ways to watch TV online. On this episode am sharing tips on how you can stream your favourite shows on a Budget.

Grief is an overwhelming emotion. Grief an internal feeling one experiences in reaction to a loss. In this episode am sharing my journey with grief having lost some loved ones throughout my life.

It’s vital to have a life file that contains all your important documents and information. In times of crisis, it will be a great help to your family and lighten their burden.

Saving and investing has been made easy for you with stash. You can start saving and investing tax free using this with Stash.

Lessons learnt about transferring a Tax-Free Savings /Investment from one financial institution into another institution without triggering contributions or withdrawals.

Understanding the different options you have to invest in a tax free account.

Tax-free investments (TFIs) /Tax- free savings accounts (TFSA). The gift from our government that keeps on giving.

Everything you need to know before signing an offer to purchase.

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is just getting started. Taking part in a savings challenge is an excellent way to start developing a savings habit. Consider the benefits of putting your savings challenge money in a savings account to earn interest. Compound interest can make a big difference to your savings.

Access to education should not be dependent on wealth. Trying to further your studies without any plans on how to fund them can be discouraging and break your spirit.
However there’s always a way out of any situation, and you can still make it. In this episode I will be sharing various options one can explore to FUND university education in South Africa.

The festive season is notoriously expensive, as we tend to indulge in festive treats and enjoy time out with family and friends.

In this episode am sharing some of my festive season tips and how am planning on keeping track of my money so that I don't over spend. I will also share tips on how to manage expectations. There is need to be a Moreki this year.

The cost of having a baby may come as a surprise for new parents as they may be higher than you realize. Join me as I share some of the information I have acquired in my financial planning journey.

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Clip from Ntate Thuso Motaung from Makhulong Amatala

The purchase of your home is probably the largest purchase that you will ever make.It is important that you are not pressurised by estate agents to sign that OTP immediately after viewing the property. You need to take your time over your investment decision and consider all of your options.

It is important not to forget that there are significant costs that you will incur when buying property. These costs have to be taken into account ad they will affect the return on your investment. A property with high levies is often not attractive to potential buyers and sometimes the rental income might not cover the bond and monthly costs which will mean money out of your pocket.

You can not pour from an empty cup. We need to take time out to recharge our body, mind and souls. This will enable us to be productive in our everyday lives.

It is easy to fall in love. But staying in love, takes hard work. I think a it's important to know what makes a successful marriage, those who know always says planning a wedding is easy but you can never plan for a successful marriage.
Credits:Song Wedding day by Brenda Fasi

Eulogies are meant to remember the person who died in a positive light, and offer an opportunity to speak about who the deceased was and the ways in which he or she made a difference in the lives of family, friends, and his or her community.

Delivering a eulogy is a deeply emotional experience, and though it can be a positive experience for some, it can be too difficult for others. This is a personal send off that I believe should be delivered by those who knew the deceased and spent time with him/her unlike people that hardly knew the person.

Society tends to judge when a spouse or child speaks at a funeral, this is taboo in African culture. I think we need to give an opportunity to the immediate family members that would like to pay tribute to do so without judging them.

Gender based violence and woman on woman hate is a reality we can't run away from.

I think most women took the #CHALLENGEAccepted and turned it into their own, pretending to support other women.

How about we start a new challenge or continue with the #MeToo movement — this time let's give a voice to all those women who have been bullied, denigrated, dismissed and humiliated by other women, particularly women in a high positions especially in corporate.

GBV is not only when men abuse women. We need to lift each other up with actions and stop hiding behind social media challenges. ✌️

Are you looking for great deals on cars?
In this episode am sharing my experience and tips on purchasing a demo vehicle and where to find the best one.

Demo vehicles are new cars that have been driven by employees, or customers for test drive at the dealership for a few months with low mileage.

I invited a friend to share her experience with buying a development. Buying a brand-new home off-plan directly from a developer can be a daunting prospect, but the advantages are significant and the risks negligible - if you do your homework.

This is a follow up on my 1st property. In this episode I share my experience with the body corporate and the battle regarding my window frame. Listen to hear the outcome.

Buying property is a big decision and a big investment. This can be very exciting, but it can also be little scary.The whole process can be overwhelming for a first-time buyer. In this episode I share some of my lessons learnt when buying my 1st property.

In this episode I touch on some of the changes to lockdown regulations in South Africa. I honestly think the number of cases don't support the decisions taken to bring us to level 3.

Sharing my experience and conversations with a homeless young man from Newcastle KZN. Apparently he has a journalism diploma and had a well paying job and now he is staying at a homeless shelter. Fq1XQ49wP4XQkXXVUbJk

As empowering as beauty pageants claim to be, in a way, they reward women for cultivating the most fleeting aspect of their humanity—physical beauty—and for preserving the correct kind of femininity. They praise women for not taking up too much space.

Some pageants have questionable rules that base a woman’s worth on her ability to model “proper femininity.”

I went through a list of rules for a famous beauty pageant in SA and I was shocked to find out thst candidates must never have been married or pregnant. From a feminist perspective, it looks like a desperate attempt to maintain the illusion that only virgins or “pure” women are worthy of a crown.

In conversation with Sizwe about African Tradition. The traditional African religions (or traditional beliefs and practices of African people) are a set of highly diverse beliefs that includes various ethnic religions. These traditions are oral rather than scriptural and includes belief in an amount of higher and lower gods, sometimes including a supreme creator, belief in spirits, and traditional African medicine. Credits: Sizwe Thekiso, Song By Thandiswa Mazwai- Nizalwa Ngobani

In reality, no worker should ever be considered, or consider themselves, as “non-essential”.
But due to how the restrictions have been broadly applied, some workers in one industry may now find themselves out of a job, while others in that same industry remain fully employed.

Working from home has become the "new normal" overnight – and if properly managed, it can be just as productive as being in the office. Join me as I share my experience of working home during lockdown and giving you tips on working from home

In this episode I will be providing Covid-19 awareness to people in the townships. This is to ensure that they adhere to the restrictions communicated by the Government and they stay free of COVID-19.

Unpacking the impact of COVID-19 on our human rights, lifestyle and pockets. We also need to understand the measure put in place by the government and adhere to them they are there to protect us as a nation. Remember to wash your hands frequently and always cover your month when you sneeze or cough.

South Africans are bracing themselves for a 21-day national lockdown. Take this time to reflect on the goals you've set for yourself this and remember to stay positive. These measures are meant to protect you and your loved ones. We can and we will survive COVID-19.

Introductory episode to launch the podcast, giving you a high level introduction and preview of what will be covered on Gwen's DM.