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Knowing more about money won't make you better with it (opens the original)
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Knowing more about money won't necessarily make you better with it.That might sound strange. But it's one of the clearest findings from the Franc Wealth Index Report 2026, based on responses from nearly 4,000 South Africans.In episode 4 of the Francly Speaking Wealth Index mini-series, Manuella Penev and Dr Thomas Brennan unpack the gap between knowing and doing when it comes to money.In this episode, they explore:🧠 Why financial knowledge is a much weaker predictor of financial wellbeing than m
Habits with the BIGGEST financial impact (opens the original)
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Most people think financial wellbeing starts with earning more money. The data says it starts with having a plan.In episode 3 of the Francly Speaking Wealth Index mini-series, Manuella Penev and Dr Thomas Brennan unpack the small money habits that have the biggest impact on financial wellbeing In this episode, they explore: 1) Why investing consistently is the single strongest predictor of financial wellbeing. 2) How setting financial goals can more than double your chances of stronger financial
The Gender Confidence Gap (opens the original)
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Women are outperforming men financially. So why are they still more anxious about money? In episode 2 of this Francly Speaking mini-series, Manuella Penev and Dr Thomas Brennan unpack: 1) Why women scored higher than men on overall financial wellbeing 2) Why women still report significantly higher financial anxiety 3)The money habits women tend to do better than men 4) Why investing confidence — not capability — is often the real barrier 5) And why waiting to “feel ready” before investing might
What South Africa's Financial Wellbeing Really Looks Like (opens the original)
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Most South Africans don’t have a money problem. They have a habit problem.That’s one of the biggest findings from the inaugural Franc Wealth Index Report 2026 — based on responses from nearly 4,000 South Africans. In episode 1 of this new Francly Speaking mini-series, Manuella Penev and Dr Thomas Brennan unpack: 1) Why South Africa’s median Wealth Score is just 45/100 2) Why emergency savings are the country’s weakest financial habit 3) Why your financial behaviours matter more than your salary
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