Ask us anything: Christmas edition - would you take £1m or £5k/month?
Making Money
Introduction
The hosts celebrate Christmas in a light-hearted manner and tackle a listener's question on choosing between a lump sum of £1 million or £5K per month until reaching £1 million, exploring the financial implications of both options.
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?
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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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