

The Mr MoneyJar Show
Rotimi Merriman-Johnson
Welcome to the Mr MoneyJar Show, a weekly podcast hosted by Rotimi Merriman-Johnson.
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Sep 1, 2021 • 52min
69. What are NFTs? ft Kyle Bowman (@paperfavours)
Join me in this week's episode as I chat with Kyle Bowman, finance author and expert in the emerging crypto markets. We discuss NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens): what they are, what value they currently offer, and what functional value may they present in the future.
Kyle is the author of Paper Favours, a book that aims to deepen our understanding of money - an often overlooked, but integral, part of our everyday lives. He also provides daily, relatable financial knowledge on the topical content of intangible assets. You can find out more over at his Instagram @paperfavours. Check it out for all things crypto!

Aug 25, 2021 • 24min
68. The Pandemic and Your Finances ft Jo Ainsley (@currentaccountswitchservice)
Join me in this week's episode as I chat with Jo Ainsley, Senior Service Lines Manager at The Current Account Switch Service (CASS), about how the pandemic has affected the finances of the general public and how they may need to be managed going into the future.
The Current Account Switching Service is a well established service with 40 banks and building societies already part of the service and over 6 million current accounts switched so far! You can find out everything you need to know about their straightforward switching procedure over at currentaccountswitch.co.uk!

Aug 18, 2021 • 56min
67. Will Writing With Bequest ft James Buckley-Thorp (@bequest)
Join me in this week's episode as I chat with James, the founder of Bequest, the life insurance and will-writing provider modernising the process of securing your legacy. James and I discuss the ins and outs of current will-writing convention whilst I complete Bequest's online process in real-time!
Bequest is an online service, launched in late 2019, aiming to make wills accessible and affordable. As potentially difficult subjects, Bequest endeavours to provide high quality and emotionally sensitive support throughout their life insurance and will-writing processes. Find their services and further information at www.bequest.com

Aug 11, 2021 • 47min
66. Your Money After Lockdown ft Andy Webb (@andyclevercash)
Join me in this week's episode as I chat with money expert Andy Webb, creator of BeCleverWithYourCash.com, where we discuss how to navigate looking after our money in a post-lockdown climate. We talk impacts of furlough, striking a healthy balance between economic revival and social freedoms vs savings potential and the value of goal-setting to control spending and saving.
Andy is the longstanding creator of BeCleverWithYourCash.com which provides savvy and accessible tips and tricks to help you save, and set yourself on the path to financial freedom. Andy's expert advice ranges from credit cards to supermarket savings, so head over to his site or catch him on his twice-weekly podcast 'Cash Chats' at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast/ for more quality content!

Aug 6, 2021 • 43min
65. Managing Money Abroad ft Jonny (@millennialswithmoney_)
Join me in this week's episode where Jonny and I discuss the financial admin and planning involved in international travel and relocation, as well as the importance of budgeting and differences in financial management here and abroad.
Jonny is the creator of weekly series Spain Speaks, and an international multimedia mogul providing guidance on saving, investing and positive financial habits across all things millennial! Check him out at linktr.ee/Millennials_with_money for more advice and links to content across all his platforms!

Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
64. Student Loans UK vs US ft Chloe Daniels (@clobaremoneycoach)
Join me for this episode with Chloe Daniels, money coach (and recent TikTok sensation!), who offers acccesible guidance on doing more with your money than just the bare financial minimum.
Chloe and I compare student loans formats in the UK and US. Wecover the loan format basics, repayment, interest rates, means testing and financial assessment, and discuss some of the lesser-known nuances of our respective systems.
Find more of Chloe's expertise, coaching and resources over at https://linktr.ee/clo_bare!

Aug 6, 2021 • 46min
63. Rebuilding the Curriculm ft Nikkita Tew (@youngspender_)
In this week's episode, Nikkita and I discuss how we would like to see the national curriculum changed to better incorporate the financial education of the country's youth. We discuss its current shortfalls, the lifestyle and cultural pressures young people can experience and the need for the guidance of integrated financial education.
Nikkita is the Founder of Young Spender, whose goal is to improve the financial literacy of young people to empower them to actively participate in the direction and control of their finances as they mature. Find her invaluable guidance services over at youngspender.co.uk!

Aug 6, 2021 • 36min
62. How to Teach Kids About Money ft Will Rainey (@will_m_rainey)
In this episode we talk to the founder of Blue Tree Savings, and Investment Actuary of the Year 2015
We talk investments, the value of time, ownership vs consumerism and discuss how parents can effectively and sensitively navigate conversations and build positive habits around money and finance with their children to better prepare them for their own financial lives.

Aug 6, 2021 • 30min
61. Financial Influencer of the Year ft Selina Flavius (@blackgirlfinanceuk)
In this episode, we welcome back Selina, founder of Black Girl Finance UK and recipient of the 2021 Online Financial Influencer of the Year award!
We celebrate her win and talk about her experience of the competition, including user-base feedback as a content creator. We come full circle from the early days of getting her platform started, reflections on her personal journey as a black woman in finance, creating her own space as well as future aspirations and potential!

Aug 6, 2021 • 44min
60. Let's Talk About Debt ft Scott Nelson (@moneynerduk)
In this episode, we speak to Scott Nelson, personal finance blogger and creator of MoneyNerd.co.uk
We explore the ups and downs of debt, debt management and repayment strategies to help those in financial difficulty. We also talk about the benefits and risks of credit, and look at an insider's perspective on safe credit practises.
This episode was sponsored by MoneyNerd.co.uk, so make sure to head on over to their site to dive into all things debt and credit!


