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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

Is It Too Late To Open a Tax-Free Savings Account at 55?

from The Woman & Finance Podcast · host Mapalo Makhu

If you're in your 50s or you have a parent who is and you're wondering whether it's too late to open a Tax-Free Savings Account, this episode is for you.A 55-year-old listener sent in a question asking whether a TFSA is still worth opening at their age. I ran the numbers, and honestly? The results might surprise you.Whether you can put away the full R46,000 a year or just R10,000, ten years of consistent, tax-free growth still adds up to something seriously worth having.It is not too late — and by the end of this episode, you'll know exactly why.#PersonalFinance #WomanAndMoney #LivingBelowYourMeans #MoneyMindset #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #SouthAfrica #MoneyTips #investing

If you're in your 50s or you have a parent who is and you're wondering whether it's too late to open a Tax-Free Savings Account, this episode is for you. A 55-year-old listener sent in a question asking whether a TFSA is still worth opening at their age. I ran the numbers, and honestly? The results might surprise you. Whether you can put away the full R46,000 a year or just R10,000, ten years of consistent, tax-free growth still adds up to something seriously worth having. It is not too late ...

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