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by Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most
Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. Hosted by the UK’s top personal finance YouTuber Damien Jordan and his best mate Timeyin Akerele, this is the financial education we wish we’d had. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your financial life.
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- 2 days ago1h 16m
Is the 4% Rule Too Cautious?
How much can you actually spend in retirement without running out of money? The 4% rule is one of the most popular ways to think about that problem. Abraham Okusanya has spent over a decade researching this very question. He's written a book called Beyond the 4% Rule and founded Timeline, software used by financial planners to help tens of thousands of people plan their retirement. 🎉 Sponsors: Uswitch - See if you can save by switching to solar: https://makingmoney.email/uswitch Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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. —------------- Listen to our episode with Ben felix here: https://pod.link/1674547187/episode/ZDgxZTUzOTQtZWVlNS0xMWYwLWI0YjYtNmYxM2E2OGYxMzFi
- 1 weeks ago1h 17m
Where's the Government's Money Gone?
It's been a few days since the Budget, so there’s been time to get past the headlines and work out what it actually means for you. Timeyin couldn't join me today, so it’s just me and Helen Miller, who's the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). They're widely seen as the independent referee when it comes to government tax and spending. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Uswitch - See if you can save by switching to solar: https://makingmoney.email/uswitch Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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. Listen to the IFS's podcast: https://ifs.org.uk/podcasts-explainers-and-calculators/podcasts
- 1 weeks ago0 min
Stay tuned...Budget special coming later today!
We're talking to the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Helen Miller, this morning so stay tuned for that conversation later today!
- 2 weeks ago54 min
Is War the Biggest Threat to the UK Economy?
Two of the biggest economic shocks we've seen in recent years have come from wars: Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. But what does that actually mean for you? How can conflicts happening thousands of miles away affect the cost of your mortgage, the value of your investments, or even how much you pay in tax? Duncan Weldon is an economist and historian who's spent years studying the relationship between war and the economy. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Uswitch - See if you can save by switching to solar: https://makingmoney.email/uswitch Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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. —------------- Duncan’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/02gABSTn Our episode with Ofgem the UK’s energy regulator: https://pod.link/1674547187/episode/NThhMWUzY2UtNGFjZi0xMWYxLWE2YTEtYWZkNTgwMzJmYTZj?view=apps&sort=popularity
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Are Too Many People Investing in Index Funds?
As more of us invest in index funds, is that a good thing? Tim Edwards from S&P Dow Jones Indices, the company behind the S&P 500, joins us to explore whether trying to beat the market pays off, and reveals fascinating data on the cost of waiting for the next stock market crash. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Uswitch - See if you can save by switching to solar: https://makingmoney.email/uswitch Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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. Here are some of the reports we discuss with Tim: Spiva report: https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/research-insights/spiva/ ‘Waiting For a Bear’ paper: https://www.indexologyblog.com/2025/03/19/waiting-for-a-bear/ Listen to our episode with Elroy Dimson here: https://pod.link/1674547187/episode/YTk5ZGNjYzQtOGZlNi0xMWYwLTkzZTktOWZiY2NmYTE0OGQ4?view=apps&sort=popularity
- Oct 12, 20261h 13m
The NHS Costs More Than Ever, So Why Isn't It Improving?
The NHS now costs around £240 billion a year across the UK. We're spending more than ever before. It employs more people than ever before. So why doesn’t it feel like it’s getting Max Warner is an economist at the Institute for Fiscal Studies who specialises in health and social care. 🎉 Sponsors: Uswitch - See if you can save by switching to solar: https://makingmoney.email/uswitch Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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.
- Oct 5, 20261h 5m
I Lived Alone at 16 on £60 a Month, Now I’m Building Wealth
Marcia is a 45 year old counsellor from Birmingham. Has investing changed your life? https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🎉 Sponsors: Hiscox - Protect your business: https://makingmoney.email/hiscox Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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.
- Sep 28, 20261h 13m
Who Really Pays When Interest Rates Go Up? – Bank of England Rate-Setter
The Bank of England has a key target: to keep inflation at 2%. Its main tool is interest rates. Dr Swati Dhingra is an external member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, which she joined in August 2022, making her one of just nine people who decide what that interest rate should be. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Hiscox - Protect your business: https://makingmoney.email/hiscox Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a 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. 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. ------- Use the ONS calculator to find out your personal inflation rate: https://www.ons.gov.uk/economy/inflationandpriceindices/articles/howisinflationaffectingyourhouseholdcosts/2022-03-23
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