In today's episode of the Medics' Money podcast, we tackle questions from listeners regarding the impact of the higher income child benefit charge on state pensions and whether it's a good time to invest. We provide insights about opting out of child benefits, the importance of maintaining a full National Insurance record, and the intricacies of market timing in investments.  00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:27 Meet the Hosts and Podcast Success 02:26 Listener Question: Opting Out of Child Benefits 03:39 Understanding the High Income Child Benefit Charge 09:25 Listener Question: Market Timing and Investing Strategies 13:52 The Importance of Consistent Investing 18:36 Conclusion and Call to Action

Dr. Ed explains income tax basics, exemptions in the UK, and OSLAR for clinical documentation. Learn about tax-free personal allowance, premium bonds, and income tax calculations for doctors.

Matthew is joined by Dr Clare Sieber today to talk all about conflict and leadership within the NHS. Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Subscribe on YouTube to never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.

This week's triage has a recap of Steve Nichols and Tommy discussing limited companies and if they can really save you tax.   Medics' Money Triage aims to give you bite-sized popular topics from our main episodes, hosted by me, Matthew! Original Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl5xP8yUhnc Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.

Investing in your NHS pension is far wiser than investing in Bitcoin, right? Dr. Abdullah Albeyatti, a known Bitcoin maximalist, disagrees as he joins Tommy to discuss and debate over the journey of Bitcoin's volatile pricing and its investment appeal over the NHS Pension.   Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Subscribe on YouTube to never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/medicsmoney

Tommy and Ed recount their favourite episodes. Thanks for all your support! Medics' Money Triage aims to give you bite-sized popular topics from our main episodes, hosted by me, Matthew! Original Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXxhn5tkp8c&t=155s Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.

This episode explores a proposal for forgiving student loans for medical and healthcare students in the UK, including nurses and physiotherapists, in return for years of service in the NHS. Dr. Cyra Asher, a doctor turned accountant, joins the discussion to offer insights into the current state of student loans, including the financial burden they represent, especially for those on longer degree courses like medicine. They discuss the potential impact of the student loan forgiveness proposal by the Nuffield Trust, including its cost implications and possible effects on NHS recruitment and retention. They also analyze the changing landscape of student loans over the years, the specifics of different student loan plans, and the strategies for managing or minimizing student loan debt. Finally, the episode considers the broader implications of the proposal on social equity and the future of the NHS workforce. Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Subscribe on YouTube to never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/medicsmoney

Tommy takes us through the sequel to his investing strategy video with a real look at his investments. Original Episode: https://youtu.be/kBe_p4Nowzk?si=6NSGKLfgbYsNMqDd Subscribe to our YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter  https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.

In this week's episode, Tommy, Ed, Cyra & Andy sit down to discuss whether to invest surplus money or use it to pay off a mortgage early.    Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Subscribe on YouTube to never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/medicsmoney

Tommy is joined by Joe Meredith, Asta Medisauskaite, and Rowena Viney from the RMBF and UCL to talk about the results of a study started three years ago! Many Medics' Money Listeners contributed to it, so thank you! Want to stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Subscribe on YouTube to never miss a new video: https://www.youtube.com/@MedicsMoney Join 40,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/medicsmoney Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/medicsmoney Music credit: MetzMusic on YouTube.