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Mar 2023
32m 12s

Money moves for newlyweds

My Money My Lifestyle
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In this podcast discussion Maya and Moroka Modiba, author of Think yourself Rich, discuss how a newly married couple should start managing their finances together. Why a household budget is important along with a discussion around shared goals. Moroka unpacks at the various investments that the couple should consider based on their investment horizon. 
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