

The Money Gains Podcast
The Money Gains Podcast
Welcome to the Money Gains Podcast, where we talk all things money and how to grow your bank balance. Hosted by Sammie Ellard-King, Money Content Creator of the Year 2024, we chat with the sharpest minds in personal finance to give you real, actionable advice โ no fluff, no jargon. Whether you're skint, smashing it, or somewhere in between, weโre here to help you make smarter money moves.
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Aug 15, 2025 โข 14min
Money Moments 18 - Why Labour Broke Their Promises & Now WE Don't Trust Them (Grace Blakeley)
In this week's Money Moments we talk about why trust in politics is lower than ever and what we can do to fight back.Tune into the full episode โคต๏ธYouTube: https://yt.openinapp.co/8lyhhApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-the-government-is-lying-to-you-about-the-economy/id1670382337?i=1000705500041Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0keLXZvjTQdP7oTIhegE8J?si=8vPgrWcEROiD7bmFcF_KpA---------Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------๐๐ผ We're delighted to welcome TIDE as a sponsor for the show.OFFER - Get ยฃ100 Cashback when you deposit ยฃ5,000 within 30 days (T&C's Apply)๐ https://www.tide.co/offers/gains/---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Aug 13, 2025 โข 1h 2min
Financial Planner Reveals: Why Youโll Never Retire (Unless You Do This) - George Agan
In this discussion, George Agan, a Chartered Financial Planner and content creator at Principles Personal Finance, highlights the troubling retirement outlook for UK workers earning ยฃ40,000. He emphasizes that small increases in pension contributions can yield substantial wealth over time. George also warns against relying on default pension schemes, advocates reframing retirement as 'buying time,' and stresses the necessity of proactive financial planning. This engaging conversation offers essential strategies for securing a more stable financial future.

Aug 6, 2025 โข 1h 2min
Financial Advisor Reveals: How To Outperform 92% of Professional Investors (Alan Smith)
Wealth manager Alan Smith, from Capital Partners, shares insights on transforming your financial future. He discusses the alarming rise of government debt and its hidden impacts on everyday purchasing power. Alan introduces a holistic approach to wealth management using the 'three Ps'โplan, portfolio, partner. He emphasizes the importance of financial independence plans and the relevance of diversified investments. The conversation also touches on the influence of AI on finance and the essential balance between technology and personal guidance in investment strategies.

Aug 1, 2025 โข 10min
I Have Some Exciting NEWS & Sometimes Life Happens Real Quick...
In this weeks episode I run through some key brand updates, what's happening with the podcast plus the launch of something VERY exciting...Join Stock Market School Here ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.thrivecart.com/stock-market-schoolGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 25, 2025 โข 13min
Money Moments 17 - What Makes Women Better Investors Than Men? (Ayesha Ofori)
In this week's Money Moments we talk about why women outperform men when it comes to investing and how we can get more women to start investing ๐ธGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklistTake the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 18, 2025 โข 14min
Money Moments 16 - There's More To You Pay Package Than Just Salary (Adelle Thompson)
In this week's Money Moments we talk about how to negotiate in job interviews and why things like annual leave could be better than extra pay ๐ธGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklistTake the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 11, 2025 โข 16min
Money Moments 15 - Enjoying Your Money Is Just As Important As Saving (Laura Ann-Moore)
In this week's Money Moments we talk about why conscious spending and setting financial goals will make you happier and have better control over your money ๐ธGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklistTake the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 9, 2025 โข 1h 23min
Why Getting Rich Is EASIER Than Learning To Drive (Andrew Craig)
Investing is for everyone and here's why it's so important ๐ธGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist---------In this episode we welcome economist and best-selling author Andrew Craig back to the show. Andrew reveals why Britain's economic collapse is accelerating, how the government's policies have destroyed ordinary people's wealth and what you can do about it to build your own wealth. ---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------Andrew's Books https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/booksPlain English Finance on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishFinancePlain English Finance https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/---------โ
Why investing every month for 20+ years gives you less than 0.1% chance of losing money regardless of current eventsโ
How to use the 100 minus your age rule to automatically manage risk as you approach retirementโ
Why UK small companies could present a generational opportunity for contrarian investorsโ
How to reframe your savings psychology to dramatically improve success ratesโ
Why you should automate everything and ignore the news to become a more successful investor ---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you. Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 4, 2025 โข 13min
Money Moments 14 - Planning For Retirement (Is A Pension Right For You?) - David Henderson
In this week's Money Moments we talk about why it's so important to plan for retirement and ways to make the most of your pension.Get The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklistTake the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist

Jul 2, 2025 โข 1h 6min
Why Over 50% of UK Homebuyers Now Rely On The Bank of Mum & Dad - Dr. Eliza Filby
Why the "Bank of Mum and Dad" is changing our financial landscapes ๐ธGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ140,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklistTake the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz---------In this episode we welcome cultural historian and author Eliza Filby to the show. Eliza unpacks how parental wealth has become the primary determinant of young adults' life opportunities, revealing why traditional pathways like education and hard work no longer guarantee success. ---------๐๐ผ Get a FREE FRACTIONAL SHARE worth up ยฃ100 when you deposit ยฃ1 with Trading 212๐ https://www.trading212.com/join/MGPIf you don't receive the free fractional share - head to the menu and put the word 'MGP' into the promo code section.(Capital at risk when you invest)---------Eliza on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr_eliza_filbyEliza Online https://www.elizafilby.com/Eliza Substack https://drelizafilby.substack.com/Inheritocracy https://lnk.to/InheritocracyPB---------โ
Why over 50% of first-time buyers now rely on the "Bank of Mum and Dad" โ
How AI is eliminating entry-level jobs faster than new opportunities are being createdโ
Why traditional education and career pathways are broken โ
How geographic location matters in your financial lifeโ
Why future careers will be multi-stage, requiring constant upskilling and multiple income streams ---------DISCLAIMER:This video is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success.This video description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you. Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz ๐๐ผ https://upthegains.co.uk/quizGet The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over ยฃ160,000+ ๐๐ https://upthegains.co.uk/investing-checklist


