Money Matters with Lebo Matjeke-Tleane

04/07/2026

AFCC YOUTH CONFERENCE 2026 UPDATE!!!🙌🏾

Join us for our Youth Conference starting at ‘10am’ sharp!
Come be inspired, equipped and transformed with Financial Planner Lebo Matjeke-Tleane and our Guest MAIN SPEAKER Mr Tidimalo Moreeng, for the event.

Invite a friend and Don’t miss it! See the poster for more details, see you there!💃🏽

03/07/2026

Financial success is not always determined by how much you earn but by how well you manage what you earn. Spending less than you earn creates the opportunity to save, invest, reduce debt and build long-term financial security.
When your expenses are lower than your income, you are creating a positive financial gap that can be used to achieve your financial goals. However when you consistently spend more than you earn, you may find yourself relying on credit cards, loans, overdrafts or savings to cover whatever shortfalls you have. Over time this can lead to growing debt and financial stress.
If you find that you are spending more than you earn, please consider taking these steps:

1. Review your spending and try to identify unnecessary expenses.
2. Separate needs from wants.
3. Create a realistic monthly budget and stick to it.
4. Avoid taking on additional debt where possible.
5. Prioritise paying off high-interest debt.
6. Look for opportunities to increase your income.
7. Track your spending regularly to stay accountable.

Small adjustments made consistently can have a significant impact over time. The goal is not perfection but progress.

Every month presents a new opportunity to improve your financial habits.
Remember, wealth is often built not by earning more but by managing money wisely.

Spending less than you earn is one of the most powerful financial habits you can develop. Happy July, let’s do better💪🏾

01/06/2026

How Much Did You Save This Month?

While many people focus on how much they earned, true financial progress is often measured by how much they managed to keep and grow. Saving is not just about putting money aside, it is about creating opportunities, building security and achieving financial independence.

Savings provides a cushion for unexpected expenses, helping you avoid unnecessary debt when emergencies arise. They also enable you to work towards important goals such as buying a home, funding your children’s education, taking a dream vacation, or enjoying a comfortable retirement.

The habit of saving consistently, even if the amount seems small, can make a significant difference over time. Through the power of compound growth, today’s savings become tomorrow’s financial freedom.

As you review your finances this month, take a moment to ask yourself these questions:

1. How much did I save?
2. Did I save before I spent?
3. Am I closer to my financial goals than I was last month?

Remember, saving is not about the amount you earn, it’s about the habits you build. ‘HABITS’

Every rand saved today is an investment in a more secure tomorrow.

Make saving a priority, not an afterthought. Your future self will thank you😊

18/03/2026

South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation has dropped to 3 percent in February. This is down from 3,5 percent recorded in January. Last year inflation fell to its lowest level in 21 years at 3,2 percent.

11/03/2026

Day 2 of the Investment Forum 2026

Glad to be part of such an insightful conference with an amazing line-up of speakers and industry leaders sharing valuable perspectives on the present and future of investments.

11/03/2026

We made it…Investment Forum 2026!! Yesterday was Day 1 and what an amazing line up of phenomenal speakers. “ The investment future in retrospect-seeing the unfamiliar in a familiar way”

Always a pleasure attending the Investment Forum Conference. Conversations around investments, the markets, financial planning and the evolving role of AI in the investment space highlight how important it is for financial professionals to stay informed and adaptable in a rapidly changing landscape. Really enjoyed Dr Michael Power🙌🏾

31/12/2025

09/09/2025

South Africa’s Q2 GDP rose by 0.8% q-o-q (from +0.1% q-o-q in Q1)