Making Money

Exploring financial habits inherited from parents, from savings to credit card strategy. Debating to pay off car loan or save for baby's arrival. Reflection on happiness and recognition amidst financial stability. Navigating family dynamics, career decisions, and financial planning.

Explore the pension crisis for Millennials and Gen Z and the need for increased savings and active management. Learn about optimizing pensions, reducing contributions to pay off debt, and the benefits of work-based pension schemes. Discover the benefits of different types of pensions and recommended contribution percentages based on income. Understand the importance of looking at retirement savings holistically and increasing contributions as you age.

Gary Stevenson, former city trader who made millions from betting on growing inequality, discusses wealth inequality and the proposal of a wealth tax. He explores practical ways to tackle the issue of the very rich accumulating assets and emphasizes the need for popular support and substantive change in wealth taxation. They also discuss the increasing inequality in Nigeria and the lack of visibility regarding poverty. The speaker shares their disappointment in the lack of tax justice organizations and expresses their commitment to preventing societal collapse. They discuss the author's experience as a trader, their motivations, accurate predictions, and building a political platform.

Historian James Taylor explores the evolution of stock market advice literature over the past 300 years, discussing its impact on popular understanding of the market and the allure of getting rich through cryptocurrency. He also discusses the importance of eliminating emotions and mastering feminized tendencies in the stock market and explores the historical inclusion of women in the market. Taylor examines the masculine and aggressive nature of stock market language and the contradictions in promoting both passive and active investing. Lastly, he discusses the concept of the FIRE movement and the different types of stock market advice and providers.

HR expert Wayne Clarke discusses how to get a pay rise, including approaching negotiations in a non-threatening way, leveraging entrepreneurialism, and recognizing the work of other departments. They also explore the importance of genuine listening and empathy in building strong relationships.

Dr Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics, discusses the importance of consistency, thinking big, and setting realistic goals. They explore the concept of system one and system two thinking, effective time management, and the value of embracing diversity for personal growth. They also highlight the significance of goal-setting, reflection, and launching a financial bootcamp to help listeners achieve their goals.

Financial Advisor Lisa Conway-Hughes maps out the key things you need to get done in 2024 to get better with money and build wealth. Topics include setting realistic goals, planning for retirement, maximizing retirement income with pensions and ISAs, investment options and the importance of balanced portfolios, and regularly reviewing budgets and finances.

Topics include choosing between a lump sum or monthly income, strategies after losing savings, financial progress and goals, reflections on wealth generation, and Christmas traditions and gratitude.

Legendary investor Charlie Munger shares his key lesson. The speakers discuss their financial habits, lack of investment guidance, and the significance of work experience. They explore the risks of doing nothing with money and the importance of investing for retirement. The hosts emphasize taking risks, introduce a book giveaway, and a new sponsor, Unbiased, who connects people with financial advisors.

Paul Johnson, director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, discusses where UK taxes go, challenges in tax policies, wealth taxation gaps, complexities of corporation tax, and the need for fair taxation to address societal issues like aging population and climate change.