The Swan Effect - Creating and Sustaining Your Financial Wellbeing

Savings and Investments

March 01, 2021 Lucille Sikosana and Arthi Rabikrisson Season 1 Episode 2
The Swan Effect - Creating and Sustaining Your Financial Wellbeing
Savings and Investments
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Savings and Investments are  two terms that are often used interchangeably . In this episode Arthi and Lucille unpack the terminology, the conflicts, similarities and the differences between the two.  They also provide practical and implementable ideas on how one can save and invest.

A range of  topics relating to saving and investing are covered:

  • Taking a closer look at our spending habits
  •  A variety of saving and investing options available to you
  • Why time in the market is important, and not timing the market
  • The risks involved when saving and investing
  • An explanation of the different rates of return
  • Myths worth debunking

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Introduction
About The Swan effect podcast
About Arthi Rabikrisson and Lucille Sikosana
Introduction to the episode - saving and investing
Saving or investing? What is the difference, which is better and why
When is the right time to save and invest?
What are some ways we can save by reducing expenses?
What are some of the savings options available?
What are some investment options available?
Short vs long term goals for saving and investing
Time in the market vs timing the market
Tax free accounts - should it be a saving or investment?
Learn more about saving and investments
Should one still seek a finance professional for advice?
What are some of things we should be aware of when saving and investing?
Understanding the different rates of return: nominal, real and compound growth
Myths surrounding saving and investing
Parting shots - Arthi and Lucille
Upcoming episode details
Thank you listeners!
Swanning out for now!