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Investing in Life

Join us as we explore the art of investing in your most valuable asset – you. In the time it takes to enjoy a coffee, gain essential insights into managing your financial plan and safeguarding your future.

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Life isn't just about financial decisions – it's about making choices that enhance both your wealth and wellbeing. Our "Investing in Life" series explores the intersection of personal finance and life's major milestones, offering practical guidance from Investec specialists on building and protecting wealth at every stage.

From balancing today's wants with tomorrow's needs to reimagining retirement in an era of increased longevity, we explore strategies that help you make informed decisions about your financial future. Whether you're just starting your career, hitting your stride at 40, or planning your legacy, these conversations provide valuable insights to help you navigate life's financial journey with confidence.

 

Tune in to our episodes below

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The realities of buying a home

07 May 2025

Discover the financial realities of buying a home, from balancing debt and investments to hidden costs and mortgage protection.

9 min video
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How longer life expectancy affects your retirement planning

22 April 2025

How does living longer shift how you plan and think about retirement? Our experts weigh in on the impacts of increased life expectancy.

7 min video
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Spend or save? The 50/30/20 rule

09 April 2025

The 50/30/20 rule is a budgeting guideline where you spend 50% of your after-tax income on needs, 30% on wants, and 20% on savings.

7 min video
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  • I’m 40, is it too late to start creating and protecting my wealth?

    Coming soon: 21 May 2025

    Discover how to catch up on retirement savings in your 40s with expert tips on investing and financial planning.

  • I’ve arrived. Now what? Why not every career needs to follow a straight line

    Coming soon: 4 June 2025

    Explore career growth strategies, adapt to future workplace trends, and make smart financial choices to future-proof your career.

  • Managing our response to uncertainty

    Coming soon: 18 June 2025

    Discover how to manage uncertainty in a volatile world, build a resilient portfolio, and protect your wealth with strategies for financial growth.

  • Money and marriage: Sharing the load or doubling the trouble?

    Coming soon: 9 July 2025

    From budgeting to long-term planning, understanding financial management in marriage is key to building a stable and successful future together.

  • How green is the grass offshore? Understanding emigration before you make the move

    Coming soon: 23 July

    Planning to emigrate from South Africa? Understand the financial, tax, and lifestyle implications before making the move.

  • A new start to life: Teaching your children to be good with money

    Coming soon: 6 August 2025

    Learn how to teach kids good money habits, financial discipline, and smart saving skills to secure their future and build generational wealth.

  • Protecting what you've built: Essential risk management for business owners

    Coming soon: 20 August 2025

     

  • The elephant in the room: death, taxes and wealth preservation for high-net-worth individual

    Coming soon: 3 September 2025

    Discover effective estate planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals, focusing on wealth preservation and estate duty.

     

  • Why risk it? The hidden bias that skews our decision-making

    Coming soon: 17 September 2025

    Skewed risk perception can affect how we assess health, financial risks, and insurance, often resulting in poor preparation for significant threats.

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    Investec Life Limited, a member of the Investec Group, is a licensed Life Insurance Company and an authorised Financial Services Provider (FSP number 47702). The video on this page contains factual information and should therefore not be regarded as financial advice. Terms and conditions apply.

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    Focus and its related content is for informational purposes only. The opinions featured on the site are not to be considered as the opinions of Investec and do not constitute financial or other advice. The information presented is subject to completion, revision, verification and amendment.

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