Understanding Money

Hi, we’re Martin and Ruan.We believe money should be a tool, not a source of fear, shame, or confusion. That is why we started this channel: to help people understand money, make wise decisions, and remember there is hope for the future.On this channel, we share: • practical money principles • honest insight into financial struggles • guidance toward peace and margin • simple, purposeful conversations about moneyOur aim is simple:to help take the fear out of money and replace it with clarity, wisdom, and hope

Understanding Money is a education podcast hosted by Martin Kotze and Ruan Lubbe, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Martin Kotze and Ruan Lubbe hosts Understanding Money, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  2 Methods & 6 Tactics to Pay Off your Debt Quicker | UM Ep 11

  Aug 18, 202621 minS1

  Debt doesn't just steal your money, it steals your future income. Every payment you make today is money you've already earned tomorrow, and that's exactly why it feels so heavy. In this episode we break down how to actually attack your debt using two proven payoff methods and six practical tactics you can start using this week. We talk through the debt snowball and debt avalanche methods, why momentum matters more than math for most people, and the six Understanding Money debt tactics that can seriously speed up your journey to being debt free. If you've ever felt stuck under debt and unsure where to even start, this one's for you. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 02:03 What's the problem with debt 02:58 Write down your debts 03:55 Debt Snowball Method 05:47 Debt Avalanche Method 07:10 Our preference 08:43 Tactic 1: Cut spending 09:44 Tactic 2: Stop Investing 10:33 Tactic 3: Sell stuff 12:09 Tactic 4: Settlements 13:59 Tactic 5: Consolidate debt 16:57 Tactic 6: Get extra income 18:12 Challenge for the week 20:52 Outro Got a money question you want us to tackle on the show? Send it to info@understandingmoney.co.za , we'd love to hear from you. Find all our episodes and links here: https://linktr.ee/understanding_money

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  Episode #10

  What No One Explained to You About Debt | UM Ep 10

  Aug 4, 20269 minS1

  The average South African in debt counselling is spending 68% of their take-home pay just to service debt. That's before petrol, groceries, or anything else. If you've ever felt like your income disappears before the month even starts, debt is probably part of the reason why. In this episode we break down what debt actually is, why "good debt" is a myth, and why every debt repayment is really a claim on your future income. If you've got debt repayments eating into your margin and you're wondering why it feels so hard to get ahead, this one's for you. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:21 The 68% stat: what debt counselling clients actually pay 02:10 What debt really is (borrowing tomorrow's money today) 02:42 The R100,000 example: how debt multiplies what you owe 03:44 Why every repayment is a claim on your future income 04:09 The myth of good debt vs bad debt 04:48 How debt creates obligations, stress, and anxiety 06:08 Credit cards, emergencies, and the case for an emergency fund 07:55 Impulse spending 08:40 Outro Got a money question you want us to tackle on the show? Send it to info@understandingmoney.co.za , we'd love to hear from you. Find all our episodes and links here: https://linktr.ee/understanding_money

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  Episode #9

  When is it financially OK to bet? | UM Ep 9

  Jul 21, 202612 minS1

  Betting companies are some of the richest companies in the room. If gambling made regular people rich, how would that be possible? In this episode, Martin and Ruan break down why betting, sports gambling and the lottery will never be a sound wealth building strategy, no matter how tempting the dream feels. We unpack the real opportunity cost of a "small" monthly bet, why the house always wins over time, and what that same money could be doing for your debt, your emergency fund or your investments instead. We also tackle the lottery mindset, the idea that hope is a strategy, and why building wealth is slow, boring and completely worth it. If you've ever placed a bet and told yourself it's harmless, this episode is for you. In this episode: 00:00 Introduction 02:27 Why betting and gambling feel so attractive 03:37 The house always wins: how the industry really works 04:37 The real opportunity cost of a monthly bet 05:27 Option 1: Using that money to pay off debt 06:05 Option 2: Building an emergency fund instead 06:41 Option 3: Why investing beats betting every time 07:23 The lottery mindset and why hope isn't a strategy 09:42 This week's challenge: know where your money really goes Got a money question you want us to tackle on the show? Send it to info@understandingmoney.co.za , we'd love to hear from you. Find all our episodes and links here: https://linktr.ee/understanding_money

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  Episode #8

  Why a Great Income doesn't mean Great Wealth - Budget Walkthrough | UM Ep 8

  Jul 7, 202612 minS1

  Johan earns R34,000 a month, has no debt, and pays his own way. On paper, he's doing fine. So why does he have nothing saved at 34? In this episode, we build a real budget for a real South African, line by line, and show exactly where his money is going and where it should be going instead. This isn't about restriction. It's about giving every rand a job. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:15 Meet Johan 01:48 The problem: doing fine but not building wealth 02:23 Johan's current spending and lifestyle 05:36 Setting up a plan for Johan 05:54 Getting a Emergency fund for Johan 08:32 Increasing Johan's margin 11:05 Challenge for the week 11:29 Closing thoughts This week's challenge: Pull your last three months of bank statements and find your version of Johan's R4,500 category. Don't judge it. Just find it. Got a money question you want answered on the show? Send it to us: info.understandingmoney@gmail.com All our links, episodes, and ways to reach us: https://linktr.ee/understanding_money

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  Episode #7

  6 Reasons You Struggle to Budget | UM Ep 7

  Jun 23, 202614 minS1

  Budgeting is supposed to be the foundation everything else gets built on, but most people give up on it within the first few months. In this episode, we go through the most common reasons budgets fall apart and what you can actually do differently so yours sticks. Got a money question you'd like us to cover on the show? Send it to info.understandingmoney@gmail.com Find everything else we do here: https://linktr.ee/understanding_money Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Welcome back to Understanding Money01:41 Recap: Building your first budget02:40 Reason 1: Being unrealistic with frameworks that don't fit04:22 Reason 2: Too easy to swipe05:47 Reason 3: Forgetting irregular and annual expenses07:22 Reason 4: Expecting perfection instead of playing the long game08:59 Reason 5: Not tracking your spending10:44 Reason 6: Ignoring emotional spending triggers12:12 Wrap up and how to get back on track #Budgeting #PersonalFinance #FinancialFreedom #MoneyManagement #SouthAfrica #BudgetingTips #FinancialPlanning #MoneyMindset #DebtFreeJourney #SavingsGoals #UnderstandingMoney #FinancialWellness #MoneyTips #ZeroBasedBudgeting #BudgetingForBeginners

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