Moneywithcarla Reviews 

Before doing Invest with Confidence, my money was in a unit trust that a financial advisor had set up for me. After the course, I went and looked at how much I was really paying in fees, and I was shocked.

I don't have a financial background, and I'm 24, but the course took me step by step through what the stock market is, how it works, how to invest and what to invest in. It made everything incredibly easy to understand. It's literally Investing 101, and it's not just theory. By the end, you know exactly what to do, where to do it and how.

The course gave me the confidence to withdraw all my money from my unit trust, close the account, and invest on my own through EasyEquities, in a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) buying ETFs. And I actually know what that means now!

What I appreciated most is how honest it is. Carla doesn't try to sell you anything or push information that benefits her. It's straight to the point and genuinely in your best interest. It's also not boring, and she never once made me feel stupid. She talked me through everything from beginning to end.

The course also comes with loads of resources that I keep using in my day-to-day life. Through it, I joined the Compound Club, which has been incredible. It's a hub of insights, tips and benefits about all things investing. I love it!

I now feel competent joining conversations about investing, because I know what I'm talking about. If you've been putting off investing because it feels confusing or overwhelming, this is the course to start with.

My husband and I have been living in the UAE for a few years now, and managing our South African finances from abroad always felt overwhelming. We knew we needed to get serious about our money but never quite knew where to start. Carla's course changed that.

What struck me most is how accessible she makes everything. Personal finance has always felt like a world that belongs to people with financial degrees or expensive advisors. Carla breaks it down in a way that actually makes sense, without dumbing it down or leaving out the important details.
The course isn't passive. There is real work involved, applying what she shares to your own situation, working through the spreadsheets, actually interrogating your own numbers. That's what makes it stick. By the end we weren't just better informed, we were genuinely equipped to make decisions.

And those decisions have been significant. After completing the course, one of the things I did was to go back to review my retirement annuity with a big name provider in South Africa. I dug into the fees properly for the first time, the adviser fees, the fund TERs, the admin fees, all of it. What I found was that I was paying close to 3.8% annually in total costs on a product delivering below-inflation returns. I made the decision to transfer to Satrix. My financial advisor pushed back, told me my calculations were wrong. I went back to my numbers, held my ground, and proceeded anyway. That confidence came directly from what this course gave me.

Whether you are based in South Africa or managing your finances from abroad, this course is genuinely worth your time. It won't just tell you what to do. It will teach you how to think about your money. That's the difference.

Best investment I’ve made in myself, full stop.
I’m an entrepreneur with zero spare capacity to sit and do deep financial research, and Carla’s content has completely closed that gap for me. From the free content through to the course, everything is practical, clear, and built for people who need to make smart money moves without becoming a full-time investor to do it. I’ve walked away from every single resource with something I could actually apply.

Too expensive for RSA market and limited exercises. Too much ooh ah and few content

Carla is an amazing educator! Her course "Invest with Confidence" truly did exactly that. I started the course nervous about the financial world and not knowing where to start with investments (having no finance background myself). I ended the course feeling empowered, educated, and confident to start investing! I could not recommend this course enough. Thank you Carla for sharing your knowledge and passion in such an accessible way!

This course was a game changer. I love to learn. My running buddy made me aware of Carla's instagram profile and I was hooked. There was so much content relevant to being a South African. This is what sealed the deal for me. It was important I could implement what she was teaching me.
She wants you to grow and understand your money better. You feel this genuinely in her content and meetings where she answers your questions (The Accelerator Package). In just a few weeks I went from understanding nothing to investing and having a plan for our future. Do you know the clarity this brings!? She gives you the skills, knowledge and understanding to confidently and carefully curate and implement a plan that is tailored to you.
I was apprehensive at the price (its in dollars...eish!), but my husband and I came to the conclusion that if we couldn't invest in 'learning to invest', we stood no chance. I am a very satisfied customer!

I participated in the "Self-Starter" course with Money with Carla. I was very skeptical at the beginning, because I thought I had a decent handle on my finance and was already investing and building up a portfolio. But then I thought, if I can learn one new idea or concept I could pay back my fees within weeks or months. And I could benefit going forward many times over.

And to my pleasant surprise I learned a lot during the course. It was eye-opening, confidence building and provides you with tools to assist in your investment decisions. I must say, it has helped me see investing and my investments in a different light.

The impact: I have increased my investment amount, I have added new investments based on the tools provided, I am actively reshuffling my investments from Bonds to Equities and from local to international. I was very happy with the outcome.

I have been following Carla on Instagram and have learned so much already! She is obviously super busy, but I had a question and I thought I'd try my luck by DMing her, not really expecting a reply.

What followed was a detailed voicenote and a link to a video that showed me the consequences of my current financial choices.

Alot of people make noise on social media and it's so refreshing to see and feel her genuine and authentic passion for helping people. She saved me millions today!

Thanks Carla

Carla shares her knowledge and expertise in a clear and concise manner making what seems like a daunting topic really easy to understand. She has empowered us to make informed decisions about our own finances, a fresh and valued approach

Carla’s content and approach were a breath of fresh air. As someone already confident with DIY investing, I found her insights both reassuring and thought-provoking — helping me sense-check my strategy and ask deeper questions. She has a real talent for making complex ideas easy to understand, and it was great going through the material together with my wife.

What really stood out is that no matter where you are in your investment journey — whether you’re just starting or already well on your way — Carla speaks your language. You’ll always walk away having learned something valuable. A truly positive experience.

This is a must-do for anyone wanting to take charge of their finances and learn about investing. I learnt a lot, I am now an investor and I feel in control of my own financial destiny.

Carla has the ability to take a complex topic and make it understandable for any and everyone.
Being able to control your own finances sets the bar for success down the line. This course and all her knowledge shared, helps you by first investing in yourself and then making smart financial choices. It's the most important knowledge you could ever gain. Do it sooner than later! Wish I had done it in my 20's! Thank you Carla

I came across Carla's page on Instagram and learnt about this course through her page. I am professional with no financial background and I have been looking to further my financial education and be able to take more control over my own finances. This course was everything I could have wanted. Carla has a brilliant way of explaining financial concepts which were very daunting to me in the past and she simplifies it in such a way to make investing accessible to all. It really has lifted the vail on the world of finances for me and has empowered me start investing on my own without needing a financial advisor. Although there is risk involved I feel safe in the knowledge that has been provided during the course, and it doesn't feel scary to invest anymore. All my questions that I have raised were answered promptly, and I have felt supported throughout the course. It is excellent value for money - I would recommend to anyone who would like to invest their money but do not know where to start.

I bought the TFSA course as well as the Invest with confidence course. As someone with a limited financial background who dislikes mathematics, the courses made so much sense to me. Carla is very good at explaining complex concepts, and she illustrates the concepts with easy to understand graphs that appeal to me as a visual learner. I truly feel I can invest with confidence now. I understand the pitfalls of investing and no longer shy away from personal finance.

I have been following Moneywithcarla since their instagram page was started and wow, what an informative page to follow! It has been so enlightening and inspiring to have all things finance explained in a simple and understandable manner. I have completed both the online 5 week investment course as well as the in-person couples's workshop and they have been the most beneficial courses I have been on thus far. I feel significantly more informed and empowered to take full control of our finances. Don't hesitate, go and follow her page now and sign up for an online course - you won't regret it!

One of my personal goals this year - was to take ownership and control of my own finances… and I had no idea where to start. I found the Money with Carla page on instagram and I was so impressed with per incredible content that I immediately knew I had to do her online course.

It was absolutely brilliant! I cannot recommend this course enough.

She simplifies concepts and really conveys it clearly and in a way that is so understandable for everyone and anyone, no matter your profession.

I left this course inspired and motivated and could not wait to meet this incredible woman behind this course, in real life!

Well done Carla!

Carla is a Chartered Accountant with an MBA, and the first person I ever met to bring full transparency to the financial services industry. Thanks to her I became aware of fees on my investments that's costing me thousands and I will be forever thankful

Carla is able to break down complex information into easily digestible chunks of info. Highly recommend doing business with her!!

As a working professional within the financial industry, Carla has a real talent at simplifying complex concepts to help people up-skill and make smarter investment choices. I can't wait for her course to go live - this is going to be a game changer. Thanks Carla and keep up the amazing work.

As a young professional in the design industry I always felt unsure and intimidated by finances as a topic in general. I made poor financial decisions and definitely never even considered investing as I thought this was ‘for men’ and people in the finance industry.
I wish I had access to Carla and all her shared information as a student and when I just started working.

Carla has given me the confidence to make bold and smarter financial decisions for myself and my family. I feel educated and informed and no longer intimidated by the idea of investing. I’m actually able to give my husband advice now too and confidently engage in conversations with him and others regarding financial health, wealth and career decisions.

Carla, thank you so much for your refreshing approach and instilling so much confidence in me.