Debt Confessions: From collection calls to financial freedom

When we think of abuse in relationships, our minds often jump to obvious physical violence or explosive verbal fights. But there is a quieter, far more pervasive form of control that thrives in secrecy, hiding behind bank statements, joint accounts, and subtle power dynamics: financial abuse. When Mapalo Makhu and…

In this episode of Money: It’s Not Black or White, Maya Fisher-French and Mapalo Makhu ask: Is art a legitimate financial asset, expensive home décor or something far more profound? This series is brought to you by GoTyme Bank.

As parents, Mapalo and I often talk about wanting to give our children a better life than we had. But the biggest challenge is ensuring that the next generation doesn’t lose its financial discipline, drive and resilience along the way. Cheslyn Jacobs – who worked his way up from the…

In our latest episode of Money: It’s Not Black or White, my co-host Mapalo Makhu and I tackled a likely relatable question: Why do we feel broke? No matter how much we earn, there is a pervasive feeling that it simply is never enough. But are we genuinely poorer than previous…

The side hustle is plastered all over social media, self-help books, and career advice columns: Your 9-to-5 is no longer enough, and everybody must hustle on the side to stay ahead. But in our latest episode of “Money: It’s Not Black or White”, my co-host Mapalo Makhu and I wanted to…