Easy Does It - A podcast by EasyEquities

The markets, labour, and entire economies are being re-written right in front of our eyes which is why we invited Graeme Codrington to give us a look into the future and the trends shaping that future. This conversation is part two of our chat with the Futurist, author, and founding director of strategic insights company, Tomorrow Today. Graeme takes stock of the bigger picture by giving us his vi...

We managed to get Author, Futurist, and founding director of strategic insights company, Tomorrow Today, into the Easy Does It studio to talk about the bigger picture in the markets, and local and global economy at large. Graeme Codrington talks technology, institutional changes, demographics, natural resources and social values as they drive the world’s economies and markets. As we look at the up...

“Live today but plan for tomorrow,” it's a matter of balancing savings, investments, and having fun. In this quickfire episode with Terrence Tobin we talk aligning your personal finance with the things that make your spirit dance, and the prudent ways you can go about finding that balance. From automated saving for your vacation to highlighting why you shouldn’t break the bank for your dream...

On the next episode of the Easy Does it, Dj @ Large goes down under! With the help of Mark Tobin, a Micro and Nano Cap Equity Analyst and the founder of Coffee Microcaps, we look at some Australian shares that you should be considering for your portfolio. Mark isn’t just some distant observer of the Australian markets, he has lived and breathed the Ozzie landscape. In this episode we highlight why...

Even though we start this conversation about Billions, the tv show, the essence of this episode is all about us Talking Cents. Allow us to introduce one of the most engaging and active members of the online finance community David (Talking Cents). David runs the Talking Cents newsletter and YouTube channel, which is all about financial education and literacy. In this chat we lift the curtain behin...

It’s all about Global Investing Made Easy. That’s not just the topic for this episode, it’s also the title of award-winning financial planner, podcaster, and author Warren Ingram’s latest book. Among other themes covered, we take a sneak peek into Warren’s own portfolio, which is split between index funds and companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, of which EasyEquities is set to offer soon...

Practical. Simple. Honest. Those are qualities we strive for at Easy HQ when it comes to supporting your investing and personal wealth journey. We reached out to the host of the Honest Money Podcast and award-winning financial planner, Warren Ingram, to give us the rundown on international investing from the South African investor’s perspective. The episode even features SA’s very own noisy tenant...

Nothing gets the investment blood pumping like earning dividends from shares! It’s one of the benefits of owning the market and building a well diversified portfolio with strong performing companies. So who doesn’t like earning dividends? Allow us to answer that rhetorical question with the help of an EasyEquities Brand Rockstar, Cay-Low Mbedzi, who breaks down dividends in simple terms you need t...

Some people like to discover the world of investing on their own terms, while others prefer to let others do the steering. In this episode, we compare the ideas of DIY (Do It Yourself) investing vs. managed investments.  Our featured guest, Siyabulela Nomoyi, has over 12 years’ experience in the investment management field and is a Quantitative Portfolio Manager at Satrix Investments. You do not w...

This episode is for the INVSTR nation as EasyEquities’ CEO and founder, Charles Savage, joins us for a conversation to give our community an update on the business. There are so many teasers in this episode about what’s coming up in the Easy ecosystem. We want to highlight them on this description, but rather hit the play button and listen to the conversation for all the tea. Users of the platform...

While EasyEquities has two products synonymous with each other, ‘Baskets’ and ‘Bundles’, this episode is mostly about the latter! We feature Bongani ‘Bobo’ Nhleko from EasyWealth to simplify the world of Bundles within the Easy universe for us. The Bundle appeals to lazy and curious investors alike! Whether you are not keen to get into the nitty gritty of the stocks markets and manage your portfol...

F.I.R.E = Financially Independent, Retired Early. That’s a movement many, if not most of us, can get behind and we brought a passionate advocate of this revolution to the studio for a conversation about it. In this episode we look at how folks can achieve F.I.R.E. Join Dj @ Large and Brendan Dale as they unpack the three important elements people need to consider in achieving the F.I.R.E goal, the...

Let us take you into the world of tax-friendly investments by asking and answering a simple question. To TFSA or to RA? Uhm! We invited the one and only Maya Fisher-French, a titan in the personal finance arena, to compare between the two main tax-efficient investment vehicles in the world of finance. Maya simplifies the Retirement Annuity (RA) and the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), while also h...

Allow us to introduce Uncle G, also known as Gavin Lewin. Uncle G is a business consultant, a  Financial Planner, and most importantly, a mentor. Our favourite financial Oompie joins Dj @ Large to discuss Living Annuities and the rules that govern this type of investment. Gavin breaks down the Living Annuity into its simplest form in what is a truly insightful and down-to-earth conversation about...

We bring the facts about tax in this episode featuring Lizelle Steyn! With over 28 years’ experience in the finance industry, Lizelle breaks down tax into easy, digestible chunks for our INVSTRs and Easy Community to bite into.  The conversation covers both income and capital gains tax, and the bits in between that make it all feel like a matrix for most of us. From understanding dividend tax and...

Convincing a young professional to start saving and investing for retirement is tough business, which is why we’ve hit up the Head of EasyWealth at EasyEquities to encourage our fam at Easy Does It. Press play as Craig Turton tells us everything we need to know about retirement. This episode is all about the 101s and beginner info you need to arm your own retirement planning. The creator of the Ra...

Let us plug you with the ‘HOW’ to get your retirement into the ‘soft life’ mode. Allow us to introduce you to EasyRA: EasyEquities’ low-cost, well-structured offering, accessible, and flexible offering. Craig Turton, the Head of EasyWealth, joins us again to highlight the variety of retirement funds you can invest in, and how to choose the right investment vehicle in your Retirement Annuity (RA)....

Get your apron on as we cook up another great portfolio with an INVSTR. This time it’s one of Easy's brand ambassadors and longtime collaborator, Jessica Maluleke. A social media maverick and investing fundi with insights into how social media drives the investment behaviour of online communities. We talk Sasol, Purple Group and have a peek at Jessica’s portfolio. Press play on this episode t...

‘Creating a proper portfolio is about understanding yourself.'  Wise words as we cook up a great portfolio with our next guest, Ivyn Sambo, a law student and an amazing financial content creator we consider as a friend to EasyEquities. With thousands of subscribers to his YouTube channel, Ivyn's words and messages resonate with many South Africans looking to take ownership of their own f...

Happy 2022! It's about time that we start talking to and about financial advisors and planners in order to strip away some of the traditional notions we hold about money. With the help of Terence Tobin, an independent financial planner, we compare and contrast between the different shades of advisors and planners that could guide you through your financial journey. In this episode Terence dif...

Investing in your first share doesn't have to be scary and complicated! So with 2021 coming to an end, Dj @ Large rewinds back to the 101s with episodes to encourage and educate those who are new to investing. Covering all the fundamentals with some experts. From understanding what a share is, to bossing ETF’s, Unit trusts and penny stocks. We got you covered to begin your journey to investin...

There are two ways to take your money around the world. You can either invest in international shares, or travel around the world. Both are very possible and empowering, and you can do both on a budget! We talk traveling on a budget with Buhle Ndlovu, who happens to be a senior investment associate by day, and a travel guru by night. We go from travelling locally vs internationally, group trips, a...

The smart and secure way to invest in Crypto Assets. Allow us to re-introduce Easy's own crypto-tracking index: EasyCrypto 10 (EC10). In this episode we were joined by Don Kruger and Jonathan Marais from the EC10 team as they breakdown the popular instrument exclusively on EasyEquities. We talk about the risks and benefits of investing in crypto, and EC10, the evolution of the crypto industry...

What's Crypto all about, really? Some call it 'internet money' while others want to understand what it has to do with NFTs. In this episode we chat to personal finance educator, investor, and accountant Rochelle 'Soul Fairy' Warries about cryptocurrencies. If you've ever wondered what Cryptocurrencies are used for, how they compare to traditional currency, and you wan...

Did you know that social media and growing our community organically continues to play a huge part of EasyEquities' people strategy? Embracing that facet of business is why we're keen to share insights with our community. That is why we invited Caron Williams to talk about the business of social media. Caron is a powerhouse woman in charge of her own empire that leverages the power of so...