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In this session we streamed live. I break down the Budget with Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), and Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times. 🚀 6 steps to change your financial future - free guide Learn how to get better with money & build wealth in the UK. Get our 6-part newsletter series: https://makingmoney.email/newsletter-series 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

George Agan is a Chartered Financial Planner who’s helped thousands of people plan for their financial future. Can you afford the retirement you want? If not, how are you going to get there?  ☕ Want help from George with your finances? You can get guidance 1:1 for a flat hourly rate. If you want more info on this service, email Damo's Co-Founder on will@getmost.co.uk. 🚀 6 steps to build wealth - free guide Learn how to get better with money so you can build wealth in the UK. Get our free 6-part newsletter series: https://makingmoney.email/newsletter-series 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Get a summary of this episode through our newsletter: Sign up: https://makingmoney.email/S5E2 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Liam Byrne is the Labour MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill & Solihull North. He’s written a book called ‘The Inequality of Wealth’. ✉️ 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide ☕Want guidance 1:1 from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Get a summary of this episode through our newsletter: Sign up: https://makingmoney.email/S5E1 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: How do you stay motivated to save and invest when are years away from your goals? What do we think about the future growth for the UK? How do you make the most of your workplace pension? ✉️ 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: How should those of us who have learned about investing and understand the meaning of these terms go about explaining these things to close friends and family who haven’t? How can I be more patient? I want to be a long-term, passive investor but find it difficult not to want to tinker. How we can effectively save for our children's future? ✉️ 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Richard Coffin is the host of the Plain Bagel YouTube channel and one of the biggest financial content creators in the world. He’s a trained financial planner and by day works as an investment analyst so he really knows his stuff. ✉️ 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide ☕Want guidance 1:1 from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E12 Disclaimer This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest money questions.  And yes, Trading 212 offer a flexible ISA. You can learn more about this in Trading 212's FAQs at the bottom of their ISA page: https://www.trading212.com/isa Btw if you want to sign up for a Trading 212 account then if you use our code MM you'll get a free share worth up to £100 if you deposit at least £1. If you do then we'll receive a small commission from Trading 212. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. *Gluten free bagel recipe: https://www.theglutenfreeblogger.com/gluten-free-bagels/ 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 💼 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/ukb43j ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E11 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Steve Clapham is an ex-hedge fund analyst and the founder of Behind the Balance Sheet, an investment research and investor training consultancy firm. 💼 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide ☕Want guidance 1:1 from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E10 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Naomi Greatorex is the Managing Director of insurance broker Heath Protection. It’s not pleasant thinking about dying or getting seriously ill. But what happens if we don’t cover ourselves from the worst things that can happen? If you have questions, you can ask Naomi here: contactus@heathprotection.co.uk 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode, subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E9 💼 Want 1:1 guidance from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Vicky Reynal is a financial psychotherapist who deals with a wide range of issues, from overspending to money secrets and self-sabotage. Her book, Money on Your Mind looks at how we can develop a better relationship with money, because it pervades everything we do. *Warning: We discuss some issues in the episode such as anorexia that some listeners might find it difficult listening to* 💼 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide ☕Want guidance 1:1 from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E8 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: How can we efficiently purchase property for children? Or why is it not widely encouraged, likewise with pensions for children? What's better: premium bonds or high interest savings accounts? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 💼 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: If your employer will not match anymore than the required 3% - should you put surplus cash in the workplace pension, a stocks and shares isa or a sipp? What % do we save every month? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 💼 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Linda Yueh is Professor of Economics at London Business School and a Fellow at Oxford. She’s written a book called The Great Crashes: Lessons from Global Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them. (https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/315580/the-great-crashes-by-yueh-linda/9780241988084) 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 💼 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E7 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Philip Roscoe is Professor of Management at the University of St Andrew’s Business School. He’s written a book called ‘How To Build A Stock Exchange: The Past Present and Future of Finance.’ 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 💼 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E6 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Sir Paul Collier is a world-renowned development economist, a former UK government advisor and a professor at Oxford University. His latest book is Left Behind: A New Economics for Neglected Places: https://amzn.to/4cRWIIm. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🫡 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E5 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Emilie Bellet is the founder and CEO of Vestpod, a digital platform and community that empowers women financially through education 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🫡 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E4 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Alex Edmans is an economist and Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His book ‘May Contain Lies’ is about how our biases are exploited and what we can do about it.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E3 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We can’t talk enough about the pension’s crisis. Most people aren’t saving enough for the life they are going to want and something has to be done about it. We cover the big questions: why is there a problem, how much we really need to be saving and will the state pension even exist when you retire? Tom McPhail is a pensions industry expert. A former Head of Policy at Hargreaves Lansdown, he now works for finance consultancy firm Lang Cat. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E2 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

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Patrick Boyle is an ex-hedge fund trader and one of the biggest finance YouTubers in the world. As a trader, he spent decades looking at data and using it to try to predict what’s going to happen. We talked about what he thinks will happen over the next 10 years in investing and whether Brexit is really to blame for the UK’s economic woes.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S4E1 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: As parents, how do you cope with cost of parenting? How do we get politicians to listen to our financial concerns? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: What do you do to stop yourself overly worrying about your financial future? I’d really like to start investing, but I don’t know whether I should use my bank’s ISA plan or maybe open a Vanguard or Trade 212 account? Or both? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: When I started work the advice was to buy a house and then worry about your pension, is that still true? Is investing in the US is effectively investing globally?  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: Is it too late to start investing at 50? How do you save during the cost of living crisis? … 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Can you really get rich by cutting costs? Is the 4% rule right for everyone? What are the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to tax? Chris Bourne has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years and is a personal finance Youtuber. We got him on to talk about our biggest misconceptions about building wealth and how we can do it in the most tax efficient way. 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E12 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Martin Wolf is Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times (FT). In his book 'The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism' he argues that market capitalism and democracy rely on each other to function but that both are failing. How did we get here, what’s at stake, and is there anything we can do?  You can buy Martin’s book here: https://amzn.to/3UQgBZM 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E11 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Are Global Index Funds too exposed to the US tech sector? Would it be better to just be invested in those companies and get much higher returns? What happens if everyone was a global index investor? Recently Damo did a video on his channel in response to an increase in articles raising concerns about Global Index Funds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0Ecl_QnXk). He talks T through those concerns and answers your biggest questions. You can listen to our step step by step guide to index fund investing (Season 2, Episode 3 ‘How to ACTUALLY start investing) here: https://link.chtbl.com/-nhv3Nji 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E10 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Tom Morgan has worked in the financial advice industry for 12 years. Recently he decided to go it alone as a financial advisor because he has big concerns about how the industry works. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E9 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

How do younger generations deal with the financial challenges they’ve been dealt? And is it really harder than it was for their parents? Iona Bain is a writer, speaker, broadcaster and author of ‘Own It: How our generation can invest our way to a better future’. She started the Young Money blog in 2011 to help young people get to grips with personal finance and is currently BBC Morning Live’s money expert.  You can get Iona’s book here: https://amzn.to/4d0b0qW 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E8 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

How do politicians escape accountability for their lies? Why is there wasteful spending on poorly conceived projects that aren’t based on evidence? How has a tax system been created that is more than confusing? Ian Dunt is a political writer and commentator who's just written a book called ‘How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t’.  You can buy Ian’s book here: https://amzn.to/4asCi7F 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E7 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

What does the recent history of crypto teach us about it today? FT Journalist Joshua Oliver won awards for his reporting of the collapse of FTX, the crypto exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, known as SBF, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and related crimes in March 2024. Joshua has written a book on it which you can find here: https://amzn.to/3xjRq8B Listen to part one of our crypto episodes ‘We need to talk about crypto’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/6snSImh1 This is not financial advice. Don’t invest in cryptocurrency unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E6 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Where is the value in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum? Can they help returns without introducing too much risk? Is Bitcoin getting more stable? If you want to invest, where do you do it? Tom Rodgers is a freelance financial writer and analyst specialising in cryptocurrency. He is the former Head of Research for ETC Group, which runs the biggest Bitcoin fund in Europe. For more from Tom: https://chartingfutures.substack.com/ Here is the report referenced in the episode that looks at the impact of a small % of Bitcoin/Ethereum in a multi-asset portfolio: https://coinshares.com/research/a-little-bitcoin-goes-a-long-way This is not financial advice. Don’t invest in cryptocurrency unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E5 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

In today's capitalism, who truly holds the reins of power? Merryn Somerset Webb is a Senior Bloomberg columnist and former editor of Money Week. In her book Share Power, she argues we, investors, need to take back control of our votes in the companies we own. She also believes that the next decade for investors will be dramatically different to the last. You can buy Merryn’s book here: https://amzn.to/3ToHRg9 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E4 💼 Get us to visit your workplace:  Want us to help you and your colleagues with a financial education? Email will@getmost.co.uk Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Do you invest in bonds? You might not realise it but you probably do. If you have a workplace pension the default is to invest you in both stocks and bonds. But is this actually the right way to build long-term wealth? Ramin Nakisa from the PensionCraft YouTube channel, and friend of the podcast, is a fan of bonds. That doesn’t mean he thinks they’re always the right choice but he believes they can be useful in particular scenarios. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E3 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

What would you do if you were scammed? Do you know what kinds of things the banks look for when evaluating if you should get your money back? Katie Morley is consumer champion for the Telegraph. She’s won back around 10 million pounds for scam and fraud victims including those who should have been protected but weren’t. You can contact Katie at: katie.morley@telegraph.co.uk **You usually have up to 6 years to complain to the financial institution - then you must go to the financial ombudsman within 6 months of getting the final response to your complaint from the financial institution. For more information on time limits: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers/expect/time-limits** 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E2 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

If you could do more with your time, what could you accomplish? Ali Abdaal started his YouTube channel as a side hustle while he was a medical student. He now has over 5 million subscribers and makes 5 million pounds a year.. An expert in productivity, he’s literally written a book on it, the New York Times bestseller ‘Feel Good Productivity’. You can order Ali’s book here: https://amzn.to/3URBIvg 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E1 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: Are you shooting yourself in the foot by investing in ESG (environmental, social and governance) funds? Should you sell your Pokemon card collection to invest in index funds? -- 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info.

You asked, we answered: Were either of our parents financially savvy or has everything been self taught? SUV at 5.49% for 60 months. Brain says pay if off or do I continue investing/saving for baby OTW? -- 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

The questions are all about pensions this week: What are our thoughts on a ‘pension crisis’ for Millennials/Gen Z when retirement comes around? Should you reduce pension contributions in order to pay off debt quicker? What % of your income should you pay into your pension? -- 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Gary Stevenson is a former city trader who made millions from betting on growing inequality. With his YouTube Channel @GarysEconomics he now campaigns to end the very thing he made money from. He's written a book called ‘The Trading Game: A Confession’ about his experiences in finance and what drove him to leave a life where he earnt millions a year. He warns that without a tax on the super rich, wealth inequality will continue to increase, leaving the majority of us much worse off. You can order Gary’s book here: https://amzn.to/3SJGXeM 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E14 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

What’s the secret behind beating the market? It's a question many ask, but who really knows the answer? James Taylor, co-author of ‘Invested: How Three Centuries of Stock Market Advice Reshaped Our Money, Markets, and Mind’, looks at why, despite the rise of passive investing, so many people are still obsessed with active investing, outperforming the market, and how the same marketing strategies that were used all those years ago are still enticing people today. James's book: https://amzn.to/3OiSlvJ 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E13 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We all want to get paid more but how do you get a salary increase out of your company? What steps should you take to build your case before asking? And how do you approach that pay rise meeting with your manager? To help us figure out a plan, we’re speaking to HR expert Wayne Clarke, author of How to Become a World-Class Manager. Wayne’s book: https://amzn.to/3RW2YFC 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E12 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.… This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Do you ever look back and think where did the time go? It’s a horrible feeling, life passing you by, but it’s natural because we have to spend most of our lives operating in subconscious mode. To learn how to get what we want from life, particularly how to change career, we’re speaking with Dr Grace Lordan, author of Think Big and an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. How do you decide what you really want, and how do you get it? Think Big on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RTinGT 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E11 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Do you want financial independence by the time you're 40? 50? 60? Do you know how to get there? That’s why we started the podcast - to give you the knowledge and confidence to change your financial future. So how do you end 2024 in much better shape? Well, that’s why we’re speaking with Financial Advisor Lisa Conway-Hughes who’ll map out the key things you need to get done in 2024 to get better with money and build wealth. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E10 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: Would you rather have a million pounds or five thousand pounds a month until you get to a million? What would you do if you lost all your savings and had to start again? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: What is the one key lesson we can learn from Charlie Munger’s legacy? Were either of your parents financially savvy or has everything been self taught? What are the true risks of doing nothing with money? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. … This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

It feels like we pay a lot of tax in the UK but is that really true? Where do our taxes actually go? Are they wasted? And are we going to have to pay more in the future? Paul Johnson is the Director of the insanely well respected Institute for Fiscal Studies and in this episode he explains how we’ve got into this pickle, how we can get out of it - and why our feelings about paying too much tax might not be rooted in reality.  Get Paul’s book Follow The Money: https://amzn.to/41aOqXa ✉️ 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide ☕Want guidance 1:1 from a financial advisor? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E9 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Smart people make bad decisions all the time. That’s because intelligence (IQ) has no bearing on our ability to make rational, unbiased decisions. If you can be aware of your biases and investigate your intuitions then you will make better decisions which can have a profound effect on your finances. In this episode, David Robson, author of The Intelligence Trap, lays out the key biases stopping you from getting richer - and how to combat them. You can find David's book here: http://bit.ly/3T04h8F 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E8 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Most people shouldn’t invest in single stocks - they’d be better off investing in index funds - but that doesn’t stop a lot of people trying. That’s the view of Sasha Yanshin, YouTuber, Damo’s friend and nemesis - and it’s Damo’s view too. Despite that, Sasha does invest in individual companies and Damo does keep up to 10% of his allocation for investing in specific stocks (because he enjoys it). In this episode, Sasha explains his process, as well as some best practices in case you want to chance your arm. But please be mindful of the risks and consider capping your exposure if it is something you want to try. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep20 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Credit scores...there's a lot of misunderstanding about them. So in this episode, which is a beginner's guide to credit scores, we explain the fundamentals, how to improve them and debunk some common myths. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S2E6 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

The average person in the UK earns … yeah, we just teased you with that, but who doesn’t want to know if they’re doing better than the person next door? In this episode we talk with Timi Merriman-Johnson, an author, creator and founder of Mr MoneyJar, a financial education charity, to get under the bonnet of wealth gaps - averages, gender, ethnicity - and to lay out some key steps to help you climb the ladder.  This episode was recorded in October 2023. The data we reference may have changed. Damo's video (What Salary Puts You In The Top 10%) is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMo6Cxmfq1A. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep18 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Interest rates have soared but what does that mean for you long term? How do you navigate the mortgage crisis? What will happen to house prices? Will interest rates go down again? Is it worth getting into property investing now? To help us read the crystal ball we’re speaking to Rob Dix, a property investor and host of The Property Podcast. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep17 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Once you’ve decided to invest, you still need to pick which platform to use, and which fund to invest in from the many similar looking options. It can be very confusing - that’s what you’ve told us and we agree - so in this episode Damo explains to T how to do it. For Damo this has been 12-13 years in the making, finally getting T to take the plunge, open an ISA and pick a global index fund. Here’s how. If you want to watch the video version of this episode you can find it on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Gu66rpxjLy4. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep16 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Deborah Meaden is a living legend in this country. Famous from her nearly two decades on Dragons’ Den, she became an entrepreneur at 19 years old. Her family didn’t have much money when she was growing up so she figured out how to get it - and grafted. Deborah explains how you should think about money, what she looks for in a business and how to teach kids about it so they can achieve their dreams. You can find Deborah's book 'Why Money Matters' here: https://amzn.to/3RXF3aB 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep15 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Everyone talks about diversification, but how diverse do you really need to be? Can you just invest in one fund? Ramin Nakisa is personal finance YouTube royalty in the UK. He walks us through some of the major assets classes and their pros and cons - but also why one investment might just be enough for you to beat most professional investors, forever. This episode was recorded in July 2023 so some information may have changed since then.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep14 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: Do we step in when we see friends/family making terrible financial decisions? How does Damo plan to get to £2 million in an ISA? What is the worst stock we've ever invested in? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- You can find all our previous newsletters on our website: www.makingmoneypodcast.co.uk/episodes. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us: What is the secret to quick wealth? When should you set up a limited company? Where should you store your emergency fund? Here's Damo's video where he talks about money market funds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0bBcjNyPWQ Here's Ramin Nakisa's Pensiocraft video on money market funds if you want more detail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnFnm-HPjGw&t=627s 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Your biggest questions: Is overpaying your mortgage a good investment compared to other things like a pension or an ISA? Should you transfer your ISA out of a managed fund to get out of paying a 1.5% fee? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us your biggest questions: Rishi Sunak says wages are driving inflation: is that really the case?  Should the government raise interest rates or taxes? What will interest rates be in 2/5 years?  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we may receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us your biggest questions: Should you stop investing in UK gilts? Is it better to save or invest right now? What do we think of AI investment tools? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us your biggest questions: What have Damo and T changed about their own approaches to personal finance since starting the pod? Do you need a financial adviser? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

You asked us your biggest questions: Has being a parent affected the kinds of decisions we make?  Where should a higher rate taxpayer who has maxed out ISAs and premium bonds put their money? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest questions: Alfie has £45k of student debt at 7.1% interest. He asks "Should I focus on trying to take chunks off this debt, with my yearly bonus, or invest it?" Adam asks "T, what kind of work do you do in crypto? And how do you see crypto/Blockchain space in the coming years in terms of uses?" What would you like to ask us? Email makingmoney@getmost.co.uk or slide into our DMs. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest questions: How do you handle finances with your partner, especially if one of you earns a lot more than the other? Can I just keep balance transferring my interest free credit cards forever? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest questions: i) What should kids be taught about money? ii) What to do with a lump sum right now to make it grow? What would you like to ask us? Email makingmoney@kindling.media or slide into our DMs. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest questions: i) when should you get out of an investment? ii) why is your money not growing quickly enough? What would you like to ask us? Email makingmoney@getmost.co.uk or slide into our DMs. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

We answer your biggest questions: i) when is enough, enough? ii) is gold a good investment? iii) will the stock market keep rising? What would you like to ask us? Email makingmoney@getmost.co.uk. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get secure and compliant with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Manual - Get help with your hair loss with 55% off using the code ‘MM55’: https://makingmoney.email/4hngaq. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Test your knowledge to make sure you’re absolutely clear about the fundamentals of building wealth. We’re bringing together the basics in one episode because we’ve covered a lot in our first season. If you want to dive deeper on any topic you can check out our feed. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep13 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Most people don’t realise how much money they need to retire the way they want, nor how to build that pot. Hell, our Producer Will had opted out of his workplace pension before this podcast. To figure out what to do, we’re speaking to the wonderful Lisa Conway-Hughes, also known as Miss Lolly, who's a financial advisor and author.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep12 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Most people in the UK know of Kerry Katona but not many people know about the wild ride she’s had with money. This episode might not be suitable for all listeners. Kerry is incredibly open about her life and that means there are references to drugs, suicidal thoughts and violence. If you are affected by anything mentioned in this episode please call the Samaritans for free on 116 123 on or check them out at https://www.samaritans.org/.  📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep11 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Financial institutions like banks have sometimes failed, so we want to know what happens to your money if they do. It’s a legitimate fear so we’re sitting down with Emma Barrow from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). The FSCS are the ‘last resort’ who will pay you back your money if your bank fails, up to £85,000 per person per bank - but it’s a bit more complicated than that. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep10 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

1 in 4 people in the UK are in danger of falling into financial difficulties - a single shock like their car breaking down will result in them falling behind on bills or credit payments. Getting into debt can lead to a vicious cycle and massive problems - just ask Damo. For free advice, which we can’t recommend enough if you’ve got debt problems, please check out StepChange: https://www.stepchange.org/. By the way, Damo refers to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service in this episode. They are now called StepChange. This is the site Damo mentions (What’s The Cost) but so you know, it’s a slow and old school site: http://whatsthecost.com/. And this is our ‘how to budget’ episode (budgeting is a key tool for getting out of debt). ✉️ Get summary from this episde Subscribe to our email newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep9 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

What’s it like suddenly becoming rich? Entrepreneur Timothy, or Timo, Armoo grew up poor. But having got a scholarship to a private school, he realised there was “helicopter-level wealth” so decided to win at the “game” of getting rich by building businesses. He sold his latest company Fanbytes last year which suddenly catapulted him up the wealth ladder at 27 years old. The next day, everything felt different. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep8 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Owning your home is a core part of the British identity, but does it still make financial sense? Is it actually a good investment? To find out, we’re sitting down with Jason Butler who was a financial advisor for 25 years and is now a financial wellbeing speaker, author, consultant and property investor. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep7 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Studies show that basic economic literacy means doing better with money over the long-term. So we invited Bank of England economists, Rupal Patel and Jack Meaning, round to tea to ask them the big questions: Why does inflation feel higher than it is? Is raising interest rates the best way to bring inflation down? Do politicians understand economics? Should we be optimistic about the UK's future? 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep6 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

70% of people don’t budget which means there’s an opportunity for you to be better than most. A budget helps you navigate from the financial stage you’re at now to the one you want to get to, whatever your goal is. We’re here to find out how to budget, but first of all, let’s find out what Damo and T are wasting their money on... 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep5 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

ISAs are a godsend. Most countries don’t have a system like it. They’re basically a tax-free way to save and invest in the UK, so we’re talking to Paloma Kubiak, Editor of YourMoney.com, to find out how to use them to build wealth. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep4 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Kalpana Fitzpatrick is the Senior Digital Editor of MoneyWeek and the author of a few finance books including Invest Now. She’s here to explain how to get started with investing because it’s a key wealth building tool. In fact, as we learnt in Episode 2 with Andrew Craig, it’s how most rich people became rich. So, how do you do it? Let’s find out. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep3 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Andrew Craig is the author of arguably the most useful British personal finance book of all time - How To Own The World. It was the book that opened up Damo’s eyes to what’s possible, laying out the steps for building wealth. Can anyone really get rich?  Yes, you can… if you have enough time. Andrew explains how. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🤝 Want guidance from a financial advisor 1:1? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more info. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM  If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account. InvestEngine  Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ This is not an affiliate link. 🏥 Life insurance, income protection and critical illness cover We work with Heath Protection: https://heathprotection.co.uk/ If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a small commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep2 Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

The first step to building wealth is figuring out your relationship with money. That’s why we’re speaking to Claer Barrett, the Consumer Editor of the Financial Times and author of the book What They Don’t Teach You About Money. Claer isn’t good at maths and had periods when she wasn’t good with money but she’s managed to turn that around. At the heart of that change has been her growing understanding of her money personality. This is where you should begin too. 📇 80% of what you need to know about personal finance on 2 pages Download: https://makingmoney.email/basics-guide 🎉Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney. Tide - Get 4.33% AER Variable for your business account: https://makingmoney.email/tide. MoneyWeek - Get 6 editions of quality financial journalism for free: moneyweek.com/makingmoney. Money personalities from Claer’s book - which ones describe you? -Spendy Wendy: could be you if you know the three numbers on the back of your bank card off by heart as you do so much online shopping -YOLO (you only live once): could be you if you have ever uttered the words ‘To the moon’ without irony - Goblin: could be you if you get more of a kick from saving money than spending it -Spreadsheet Slave: could be you if you have ever dreamed in Excel -Jitterbug: could be you if you have a constant state of underlying anxiety about money -Ostrich (stick your head in the sand): could be you if you say a silent prayer every time you tap your card to pay Budgeting tools -Spreadsheet, like this: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16Fs9eccfAjEXFXhwG7gwyEOPMoap2UYIF-0yz1o3T2U/edit?gid=0#gid=0 -Budget planner, a free government tool -You Need A Budget (YNAB), a paid for tool with all the bells and whistles: https://www.ynab.com/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ You can find all our previous newsletters on our website: www.makingmoneypodcast.co.uk/episodes. -- This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

Welcome to the financial education we should've had. It's crazy we're not taught about money in the UK, but the good news is that getting good with money is no harder than learning to drive a car. What are the key steps? That's why we're here.