
Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast
Your unconventional personal finance show. Sharing wealth creation and creative financial planning strategies. Simplifying the complex into the actionable. The host Andy Hart discusses a diverse range of personal finance topics from investments, insurance and money biases. Ensuring you behave your way to wealth and don't misbehave your way to poverty. The UK's premier personal finance show.
Latest episodes

Jul 18, 2019 • 29min
114 - The Escape Artist - Barney Whiter (Part 2)
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy continues his conversation with founder of the blog "The Escape Artist", Barney Whiter. Quick Preview of the Podcast: A recap on a weekend of excellent sport Mortgage debt - to pay or not to pay? Managing lifestyle creep What your biggest expense should be each month Links: The Escape Artist Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jul 11, 2019 • 46min
113 - The Escape Artist - Barney Whiter (Part 1)
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by founder of the blog "The Escape Artist, Barney Whiter. Quick Preview of the Podcast: An overview of the blog and why you should be following it Recapping the FIRE movement The four FIRE pillars Tune in next week for part two! Links: The Escape Artist Zero Zero Zero Digital Minimalism Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jul 4, 2019 • 47min
112 - Richard Evans - Your Retirement Salary
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Questor editor at The Telegraph, and author of the new book "Your Retirement Salary", Richard Evans. Quick Preview of the Podcast: The death of the final salary pension A very generous offer from the government... Knowing the role of annuities and when to avoid them Understand your retirement options, make an informed decision Links: Your Retirement Salary: How to use your lifetime of pension savings to pay yourself an income in your retirement Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jun 27, 2019 • 18min
111 - You Are The Stock Market
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy conducts a short thought experiment to help understand what the stock market actually is. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Addressing the statement "I don't understand the stock market" The reward for taking no action A brief recap on lifeboat drills How the stock market impacts your everyday life Links: Every Berkshire Hathaway AGM since 1994 Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jun 20, 2019 • 5min
110 - Action Show - Nudge Up
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy throws down the gauntlet and explains the importance of taking action. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Andy's action challenge to you, the listener Why your future self should be your biggest expense Learning vs behaving Links: Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jun 13, 2019 • 31min
109 - Care Fees Financial Planning
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses the slightly left-field but nevertheless important issue of care fees. Quick Preview of the Podcast: A brief intro to Naval Ravikant Care income annuities and their benefits Plugging the income gap Calculating and understanding your care costs Links: Care Homes Market Study Maven Adviser Care Fees Calculator Navel Joe Rogan Naval Podcast – How to get rich Naval Tim Ferris Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

Jun 6, 2019 • 1h 12min
108 - David Sawyer - FIRE
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy chats with the author of the excellent book "RESET: How to Restart Your Life and Get F.U. Money", David Sawyer. Quick Preview of the Podcast: David discusses his unconventional retirement strategies What is FU money? A brief insight into decluttering David's 11 core principles and 12 do's & don'ts Links: RESET: How to Restart Your Life and Get F.U. Money David's Newsletter Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

May 30, 2019 • 25min
107 - Scams
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy dives into the world of scams and con tricks. Who is vulnerable? How can you prevent becoming a victim? Tune in for more. Quick Preview of the Podcast: The different types of scam (with varying degrees of sympathy...) Key traits of a scam victim Maintaining a skeptical mindset Doing what has always worked Links: Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

May 23, 2019 • 10min
106 - 88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life - by David Cain
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy recalls 88 concise, witty and wise truths from the great mind of David Cain. Quick Preview of the Podcast: Is cheapest or most expensive best? The ease of cynicism The person that's as rare as diamonds What high quality is worth Links: 88 Important Truths I've Learned About Life Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.

May 16, 2019 • 13min
105 - Luck
In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses a curious beast... luck. Can you harness it? Should you let it play a role in your life? Tune in for more. Quick Preview of the Podcast: What are the four types of luck? Understanding the role luck plays on your success Luck and sieves... Why fortune favours the prepared mind Links: Humans Under Management Andy Hart Leave a review! Don't forget to check out the Maven Adviser website for more great content. So sit back and enjoy unrivalled words of wisdom from Andy Hart - host of the UK’s premier personal finance show. Is there a topic you’d like Andy to cover? We’d love to hear from you! Contact Andy Hart directly with any comments / feedback on team@mavenadviser.com. Alternatively you can reach out on Twitter @MavenAdviser.