Rands & Sense
A podcast on how to master saving
July is Savings Month in South Africa, the perfect time to pause, reflect and reassess how we manage and grow our money. In honour of this national initiative, Investec brings you a special four-part podcast series designed to demystify the world of saving and empower you to make more informed financial decisions.
Throughout this series, our host René Grobler, Head of Investec Cash Investments and Investec for Intermediaries, will engage with experts to discuss key topics that matter to you, including inflation, practical savings terminology, offshore savings, and the differences between saving, investing, and trading.
Whether you're new to saving or looking to deepen your financial knowledge, this series covers the essentials in a way that's clear, practical and relevant to South Africans. No jargon. No assumptions. Just real conversations to help you take control of your financial future, one smart saving decision at a time.
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Inflation | The price of doing nothing
René Grobler, head of Investec Cash Investments and Investec for Intermediaries, talks to Investec Treasury Economist, Tertia Jacobs, about how inflation affects your money over time. Listen in to learn how to preserve the real value of your savings.
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Practical savings terminology 101
In Episode 2, René Grobler is joined by Yonela Ford, Product Specialist at Investec Cash Investments, to explore the essential terminology of saving.
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Thinking beyond borders : What to know before saving offshore
In the third episode of our Savings Month podcast series, host René Grobler explores the topic of offshore savings with Bonnie Dalglish, Retail and Intermediary Forex Lead at Investec.
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In the final episode of Rands & Sense, Investec's René Grobler, Bongani Nkhleko and Lydia Koekemoer unpack the difference between saving, investing and trading – and why you need all three to build lasting wealth. Expect practical tips, myth-busting, and expert insights to kickstart your financial journey.
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EPISODE 2
Decoding savings speak
EPISODE 3
Making offshore savings work for you
EPISODE 4
Save it? Invest it? Trade it?
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