No matter how much you earn, Lifestyle Creep will keep you broke!

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • 4 Tips to Avoid Lifestyle Creep/Inflation
    1. Write it down to actually see just how much it is
    2. Don’t make rash decisions
    3. Go back to the drawing board of your goals
    4. Put some money aside for some fun

Komentáře • 53

  • @thobilefavourite8809
    @thobilefavourite8809 Před rokem +33

    I finally paid off my african bank loan through watching your videos. I had this loan on my 20s and I'm on my 30s now. Subscribing on your chanel has changed my financial life. I've been following you past 6 months and so much changes already. Keep it up babe

  • @shamisomarabwa202
    @shamisomarabwa202 Před rokem +36

    You are so right about writing it down! When my salary comes in, it seems like a lot. But when I write down my expenses and whatever got me excited, I am humbled back to reality of what I ACTUALLY afford. That quickly sobers me up!😅💀

  • @arnoldt.musadziruma2829
    @arnoldt.musadziruma2829 Před rokem +18

    Great video Mapalo, thank you! It’s so easy to get caught up in lifestyle inflation and in most cases its because of one little phrase..."l deserve this!" I've worked so hard so l deserve a car upgrade, or a designer handbag or luxury vacation. And we now want to achieve what our parents achieved in 20+ years in 5 years.
    Having a balanced approach and plan for your money always helps. So whether you get an increase or lumpsum amount, you know off the bat where it's going to go before it comes. Like the 50/30/20 budgeting principle. It still factors in 30% towards wants/fun stuff (because yes, you still "deserve" to enjoy your hard earned money) but at the same time you know you've saved & invested & living within your means.

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem +1

      I love that: have a balanced approach 💯💯❤

  • @kamogelontsewa58
    @kamogelontsewa58 Před rokem +11

    😂😂One thing about Mapalo, she’ll use a holiday ⛱️🏖️as an example in all her videos. You truly love going on holidays. 😅

    • @shorti2370
      @shorti2370 Před rokem +1

      Always😂

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem +1

      😂😂😂I need a holiday as we speak 😂😂😂❤❤❤

  • @ThelmaBwalya
    @ThelmaBwalya Před rokem +6

    This is some good advice to definitely sit for month on your old salary before you plan what you will use the extra increase for cause spending is so easier than accountability or being responsible .

  • @kindy7931
    @kindy7931 Před rokem +2

    Hello Sis Mapalo you know what I love you..your videos had an impact on my life choices in such a short period ❤️❤️❤️. I was always being reluctant to pay off my two clothing accounts but I managed to pay them off last week and I couldn’t be more proud am left with a car which I learnt I should’ve waited later on but am grateful thus far…your videos are always having the big sister energy and I appreciate your channel a lot. Thank you for sharing light with us. You’re changing lives

  • @kgopotsomashile9851
    @kgopotsomashile9851 Před rokem +5

    Good advice especially in times of yearly bonuses like now

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 thank you for watching

  • @davidsindana282
    @davidsindana282 Před rokem +4

    You are right, by the way I think the best thing to do is to expose oneself to financial advise. For example I have learned about danger of social signalling by listening to financial advisors. And keep on doing the great work. Thanks

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Thank you David. Very true, we should be life-long students🙌🏾

  • @portiancwana5958
    @portiancwana5958 Před rokem +8

    I would like to suggest how you would advise someone to prepare for loadshedding. Loadshedding is here to stay and the solutions are getting more and more expensive.

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem +2

      so so expensive!!! I actually will do this but not when I'm so frustrated myself because then it just becomes one big rant and complaining 😂😂 then its not beneficial!

  • @makgotso1251
    @makgotso1251 Před rokem +1

    The realization that the salary increase on paper was nonexistent when I wrote everything down 😂😂💔💔 yeyi.

  • @yanelamtati8131
    @yanelamtati8131 Před rokem +3

    The unconsciousness to these is where the danger is... Needed to here this 👌

  • @moneymondays
    @moneymondays Před rokem +4

    Lifestyle Creep is the worst, the other day I found myself browsing Woolies Dash instead of my usual Cheakers60😅. Thank you for the advice

    • @yanelamtati8131
      @yanelamtati8131 Před rokem

      I so relate... Traveling made me upgrade to the black card again just for a sIow lounge... Why😩

    • @moneymondays
      @moneymondays Před rokem

      @@yanelamtati8131 lol Did the extra fees equal less costs than just paying cash at the Bidvest Lounges? or lol eating and waiting at an airport restaurant haha

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      😂😂😂😂😂I love both apps

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      @@yanelamtati8131 😂😂😂enjoy!!

    • @yanelamtati8131
      @yanelamtati8131 Před rokem

      @@moneymondays am trying to accumulate eBucks to make up for the extra costs... Lifestyle creep will be the death of us I tell you 🤔

  • @lungilehlongwane8730
    @lungilehlongwane8730 Před rokem +6

    I always look forward to your videos. Very informative and empowering❤

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Thank you so much Lungile and thank you for always watching. ❤🤗

  • @angayozi4212
    @angayozi4212 Před rokem

    I discovered your podcast last week and listening to the episode with Sam about handling your money like an f’n adult, really resonated with me. I managed to close my credit card this week(and actually had a positive balance but I wasn’t aware cause I was too naive to look at my balance/statements. Your work absolutely is necessary for us women and I tell all my girlfriends about this channel! Love your work and intentions❤

  • @lebogangsedumedi143
    @lebogangsedumedi143 Před rokem

    Currently repenting and I know I will make it awareness is so important

  • @carongwepe3350
    @carongwepe3350 Před rokem +2

    Great video Mapalo. Keep them coming 💐

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Thank you Caro, really appreciate the positive feedback 🤗❤

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Thank you Caro 🤗🙌🏾

  • @kealebogalebo7777
    @kealebogalebo7777 Před rokem +1

    Hi Mapalo, please teach us about investments. Like which types of companies we should invest in

  • @ntebalengsefahamela5851
    @ntebalengsefahamela5851 Před rokem +1

    Wow such wisdom our finance guru

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Thank you for watching and part of the Tribe ❤❤❤

  • @tumietabalaka
    @tumietabalaka Před rokem +1

    I like your videos really do, the advice is really great.

  • @leespicey6948
    @leespicey6948 Před rokem

    Welcome back Mapalo 🌻

  • @kwakha6103
    @kwakha6103 Před rokem +2

    It's been the longest......hay wena shame 😔

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem +1

      😂😂🤣 Not that long!🤗 Good to be 'back' And thank you for watching

  • @lydiavhute
    @lydiavhute Před rokem

    Great video as usual 💯
    Please link me up with your other channel with Pam…

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem

      Here you go: czcams.com/channels/dp4RN-a38bUTQfUZbn3Szg.html

    • @nellymaruma2714
      @nellymaruma2714 Před rokem

      🙈did you really have to calculate 😂 i guess that's reality. Great video as always thank you

  • @amandamurenha1295
    @amandamurenha1295 Před rokem

    Thank you so much maam

  • @joycemagagula8941
    @joycemagagula8941 Před rokem +1

    👋👋

  • @khutsoseokoma1050
    @khutsoseokoma1050 Před rokem

    Hello sesi how much do you charge for your consultation

    • @MapaloMakhu
      @MapaloMakhu  Před rokem +1

      Hey Khutso, I don't do one-on-one consultations anymore! But you're always welcome to send me an email and I'll try and assist.