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. Contact us: [email protected]
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As you know, we’re big fans of passive investing — it’s simple, low-cost, and it works. But with passive funds now making up nearly 60% of US stock funds, what has that done to the market? Could it be causing more volatility? Has it pushed company valuations too high? And what happens if everyone becomes a passive investor? Dimitri Vayanos is Profe…
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Defined Benefit (DB) pensions: What you need to know
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1:08:02Do you have a Defined Benefit (DB) pension but not quite sure how it works? Is there a way to retire early in a DB scheme? Is transferring out ever really worth it? Financial adviser Peter Lawlor, from Expert Pensions Advice, has over 30 years of experience and breaks it all down. You can book a free call with Peter here: https://calendly.com/peter…
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What’s the cost of not planning for the worst as a couple?
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56:22Is getting a prenup just for the ultra-rich? What if it’s just smart planning for everyone? Family lawyer Ursula Danagher says financial conversations early in a relationship could save you big time later. From protecting your pension to avoiding costly legal battles, this is advice every couple should hear. Ursula's details: https://www.spencer-we…
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Why wealth taxes fail - and what we should do instead
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1:10:30Is a wealth tax the answer to fixing an unfair tax system? Tax expert Dan Neidle says no — and reveals why wealth taxes don’t work, how a land tax could be fairer, what real reform would look like, and why no politician has the guts to do it. 💼 If you’re a company owner or self-employed and looking for some tax help https://makingmoney.email/compan…
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Is the global economy about to change forever?
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1:08:08What’s really going on with the global economy? Is the U.S. heading for a recession — and could the UK be among the worst hit? Anatole Kaletsky, Chief Economist at Gavekal and author of Capitalism 4.0, argues that both the U.S. and UK are stuck in outdated, pre-2008 economic thinking. He warns of a U.S. recession before year-end, a potential fiscal…
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What can history teach us about investing? Is there a right way? Russell Napier—financial historian, author of The Anatomy of the Bear, and founder of the Library of Mistakes—shares what centuries of market behavior reveal about asset allocation, financial repression, and why even the smartest investors get it wrong. 📖 Here’s my free investing cour…
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Living standards have stalled — you're worse off than 20 years ago. How do we fix it? David Willetts is a Conservative Member of the House of Lords and President of the Resolution Foundation, where he looks at intergenerational fairness, the theme of his book The Pinch. One of the foundation’s more controversial ideas? Capping ISAs at £100k. 👨👨👧 …
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How to get a guaranteed income for life - annuities explained
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1:04:25What are annuities and are they worth it in 2025? With interest rates rising, annuities, which give you a guaranteed retirement income, have been making a comeback. Mark Ormston from Retirement Line, one of the UK’s leading annuity brokers, explains how they work, what returns you can expect and whether they make sense for your pension strategy. ✖️…
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Why isn’t the UK growing — and can it be fixed? Venture capitalist Jon Moynihan, appointed to the House of Lords by Liz Truss, lays out his case for what’s holding Britain back. In his two-volume work Return to Growth: How to Fix the Economy, he argues the UK needs lower taxes, less regulation, and a smaller state to return to prosperity. 👨👨👧 Sig…
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How to not run out of money in retirement
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1:11:49What if the market crashes or a recession hits just as you stop working — could you afford it? Financial planner George Agan breaks down the risks many people overlook when planning for retirement. We discuss how much you might really need, why rules of thumb like the 4% rule can fall short, and what to do if returns don’t go as expected. 👨👨👧 Sig…
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What should you do if the market crashes again?
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49:58We answer some of your top investing questions. We’ve seen massive drops this year—are we in for another crash? What should you do when the market is volatile? What’s the easiest way to invest in gold? How should you approach investing vs saving? Damo's free course on investing in index funds 📨 https://makingmoney.email/investing-course-audio 👨👨…
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Who's really crashing the economy? Ha-Joon Chang
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1:26:00What is going on with the world's economy? It all started way before 2025 says Ha-Joon Chang, one of the world’s leading economists. He joins us to unpack the deeper causes of today’s instability and inequality. Get Edible Economics here: https://shorturl.at/kZM7f 👨👨👧 Sign up to free webinar on inheritance tax https://makingmoney.email/IHT-webin…
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ARCHIVE: Where do your taxes actually go?
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1:04:12*This episode was published in December 2023* 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…
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Inheritance disputes: the ticking financial clock tearing families apart
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1:10:23What happens if you die tomorrow? Do you have a will? 60% of people don’t — creating legal and emotional chaos. Meanwhile, 1 in 3 Brits are relying on inheritance to fund their future. It’s no surprise inheritance disputes are rising fast. Martin Holdsworth, a lawyer with 20 years' experience, explains why — and how to avoid them. Martin's firm is …
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How to get a pay rise: career coach's proven steps
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1:24:21Do you think you're paid fairly? Yota Trom says you're probably not, but how do you get a pay rise? Yota's a career coach who's built a system that's already helped over 500 people climb the ladder - including taking one client from £35k to £150k in 2.5 years. Here's how you can do it too. 🤝Want help from Yota getting what you’re worth? Apply for 1…
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Have baby boomers rigged the system?
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1:20:06From housing to wages to stability – younger generations are facing a very different situation to their parents. Were the baby boomers just in the right place at the right time, or have they shaped the system in their favour? We're learning from YouTuber Tom Nicholas(@Tom_Nicholas) who's made a feature-length film called Boomers: The Rise of the Ge…
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Is AI going to solve our productivity problem? Diane Coyle is an Economist and Professor at the University of Cambridge where she looks at the economic impact of the digital economy, including artificial intelligence. Her new book is called ‘The Measure of Progress: Counting What Really Matters’ (https://shorturl.at/PuHgF). 👨👨👧 Sign up to free we…
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The investing advice I wish I knew earlier - Toby Newbatt
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1:26:19Can anyone learn to be good at investing? Toby Newbatt, a personal finance YouTuber (@TobyNewbatt), certainly thinks so. When he first started investing, he knew next to nothing and definitely made some mistakes. But over time, he taught himself what he needed to know—even reading over 40 books on the subject! 👨👨👧 Sign up to free webinar on inher…
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Can you change how you behave with money?
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39:19How often do you question your money habits or what your saving or investing for? Anne-Laure Le Cunff is a neuroscientist and author of Tiny Experiments and she thinks we need to question whether our financial goals are really what we want. (https://profilebooks.com/work/tiny-experiments/). 👨👨👧 Sign up to free webinar on inheritance tax https:/…
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How worried should we be about China?
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1:13:33What is happening to China? With a massive property market collapse, unsustainable levels of debt, and widespread data manipulation, is this the end of growth for the world’s second-largest economy? And what steps should we take to protect ourselves from a country that doesn’t play by the rules? Ian Williams spent over 20 years as a foreign corresp…
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The wealth transfer from baby boomers to their children is set to be the largest in history. This has created an unfair system—where parental wealth is the main determinant of success in life—says generational historian Dr Eliza Filby. She has written a book called Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad. She travelled around…
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The 6 materials that really power the economy
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1:01:51We often focus on companies like Tesla or ARM, but we rarely think about the materials that make their technology possible. Ed Conway is the Economics Editor for Sky News and author of Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future. Where does the battery in your phone or an electric vehicle come from? Why are materials like lithium and…
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What will happen to markets in 2025?
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1:20:50What will the next year bring for global markets? What impact will Donald Trump’s tariffs have? Will inflation rise? Katie Martin is a markets columnist for the FT and host of the Unhedged podcast. We often discuss how long-term investors must be prepared to weather economic cycles. If you haven’t experienced a market crash yet, Katie believes this…
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“I got rich when I stopped focusing on my finances” - Olly Richards
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1:14:49A personal-finance obsessed former jazz musician, who speaks eight languages, and now runs one of the most successful education businesses in the country, Olly Richards (@storylearning) is the perfect example of why you should never stop learning. 👨👨👧 Sign up to free webinar on inheritance tax https://makingmoney.email/IHT-webinar-audio 🤝 Make…
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How is your pension invested? An interview with Nest
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1:37:02Do you have a workplace pension? If so, there's a good chance it's with Nest, one of the UK’s largest pension schemes, with over 13 million members. We're speaking with Paul Todd, the COO of Nest Invest, to understand how they invest all that money. Are they delivering? And why did they remove the option for a 100% equities fund? Do you have someth…
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