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Lifestyle Financial Planner | Veterinarian | Content Creator

Cape Town, South Africa
Joined October 2010
Hello there. Welcome to my little corner of the internet.🙂 I am a Personal Finance Content Creator and you can find all my videos on YouTube here: 📍youtube.com/c/MoneyMarx I will also share pieces of financial wisdom here on Twitter, so please follow and retweet. :)
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Once you're financially secure, give back ❤️. Whether it’s to charity or someone in need, generosity transforms lives—including yours.
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Once you've paid off bad debt, built an emergency fund and maxed out your TFSA & RA, consider investing in discretionary options like shares and offshore ETFs 💼. Diversification is key!
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Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. Focus on diversified global ETFs and let time do the work for you 🌍📈.
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Contribute to a Retirement Annuity (RA) to reduce your tax bill AND grow your investments tax-free 🏦. Future you will thank you!
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Stop chasing get-rich-quick schemes. Real wealth is built slowly, with consistent saving and smart investing over time 🕰️💰.
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Want to invest smartly? Start with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) 📈. It’s a simple way to grow your money tax-free.
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Boost your emergency fund to cover 3 months of living expenses 💪. It’s the ultimate safety net in uncertain times.
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You can’t build wealth with bad debt (like credit cards & personal loans) weighing you down. Pay off bad debt aggressively and set yourself free 🏃‍♂️💨.
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Before thinking about investing, pay off short-term debt like credit cards and personal loans 💳. High-interest debt will drag your finances down and slow your wealth building process!
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"It's your Attitude, not your Aptitude, that will determines your Altitude." - Zig Ziglar
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Start your financial journey by saving at least R10,000 in an emergency fund 🚨. It’s your first line of defense when life throws unexpected surprises your way.
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Compound Interest is the 8th Wonder of the World - He who knows it, Earns it. He who doesn't, Pays it.
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Motivation is what get’s you started. Discipline is what keeps you going.
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🧵 7 Baby Steps to Go From R0 to R100k in South Africa 💰 [Thread] Let’s dive into simple, actionable steps to kickstart your financial journey. Whether you’re new to managing money or looking for a game plan, these steps will guide you. Let’s go!👇
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Step 7: Give Back ❤️ Once you’ve secured your finances, it’s time to give back. Whether it’s supporting a charity, tithing, or helping someone in need, the act of giving will change your life. The amount isn’t what matters—the intention is. 🌟
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By following these 7 easy steps, you can go from R0 to R100k. These aren’t get-rich-quick tactics but simple, consistent habits that work. Start small, stay focused, and watch your financial life transform 💡
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