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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. 🤝 Get help from a financial adviser to navigate big decisions ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors Odoo - 45 business apps in one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM1⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ -- 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.

Learn how to calculate the money needed for retirement, debunk myths about pensions, and optimize investments with financial advisor Lisa Conway-Hughes. Also, explore the risky yet rewarding career of deep-sea diving.

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/.  👨‍👨‍👧 Sign up to free webinar on inheritance tax ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/IHT-webinar-audio⁠ 🤝 Make the most of your money with a financial adviser Get professional support 1:1 planning your finances: ⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉 Sponsors Odoo - test their Sign app for free: ⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ -- 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.

Learn how the Financial Services Compensation Scheme protects your money up to £85,000 per person in case your bank fails. Dive into the nuances of financial safety nets, regulatory limits, and compensation in the banking and financial industry. Explore the importance of informed decision-making, scam protection, and due diligence in personal investments and navigating volatile markets.

Learn from Damo's near bankruptcy experience and tips on getting out of debt. Explore the importance of early intervention, responsible financial management, and seeking free debt services. Discover effective strategies for debt repayment and navigating bankruptcy challenges. Gain insights on remaining debt-free through budgeting and self-management.

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. 🤝 Get help from a financial adviser to navigate big decisions ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors Odoo - 45 business apps in one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM1⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ -- 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.

Should you rent or buy a home? Financial expert Jason Butler discusses the financial implications, challenges traditional views, and emphasizes individual financial analysis. Exploring cost savings, government schemes, and strategic property market approaches for long-term financial stability.

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? 🤝 Get help from a financial adviser to navigate big decisions ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors Odoo - 45 business apps in one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM1⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/ep6 -- 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.

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... ✉️ Get a summary of this episode emailed to you Subscribe: https://makingmoney.email/ep5 🤝 Get help from a financial adviser to navigate big decisions ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors Odoo - 45 business apps in one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM1⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ -- 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.

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. ✉️ Get a summary of this episode emailed to you Subscribe: ⁠https://makingmoney.email/ep4 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Watch this video where Damo explains how to get the most from it:⁠⁠⁠ https://youtu.be/BVVZhrM0LVQ⁠⁠⁠ Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.trading212.com/join/MM⁠⁠⁠ InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. ⁠⁠⁠https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q⁠⁠⁠ Vanguard Minimum investment of £500 or £100/month. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/⁠ 🤝 Get help from a financial adviser to navigate big decisions ⁠⁠https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio⁠⁠ 🎉Sponsors Odoo - 45 business apps in one: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.odoo.com/r/MM1⁠⁠ Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney⁠⁠ Tide - Get up to 4.22% AER (variable) on your business savings. Use this link ⁠⁠https://www.tide.co/offers/makingmoney⁠⁠ or the code 'MAKINGMONEY'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  The more you save, the higher the rate—up to 4.22% AER (variable) on balances over £1M. New Tide members receive these rates free for 6 months, then your Tide plan’s savings rate and thresholds apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://tide.co/savings⁠⁠ for full terms and conditions. -- 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.