It's Your Money

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In an ever-more volatile world of savings and investments, it pays to stay calm and take the long view. In a bite-sized monthly podcast for Maher Brownsword’s family and friends, ANDY MAHER explains what's going on in the markets, how best to view these uncertain times, and where to find the best value for your future investments. Andy is in conversation with journalist and podcast producer Andrew Harrison, a long-time Maher Brownsword client. It's Your Money is a Podmasters Production for Maher Brownsword.

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October 30, 202625 min

Healey’s “Picky Bits” Budget was boring… and that’s a good thing

There were no dramatic big moves in John Healey’s first Budget as Chancellor. A bit of fuel help here, a first-time buyers scheme there. But there WERE significant changes to savings, investments and rental income. What do they all mean? And was a boring Budget right for the times? Special guests Martyn Griffiths of Blackthorn Griffiths and ace estate planner Ross Anderson join Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison to highlight what you should be thinking about.  Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 9, 202626 min

What are private markets – and should you invest in them?

Investment in “private markets” – debt and equity in privately-owned companies and assets that aren’t listed on public exchanges – is on the way up. Why? They promise strong returns but they’re riskier and it can be hard to get your money out. How do different forms of private markets work, who are they right for, and are they the future? Special guest Dan Kemp of Portfolio Thinking, the AI-powered research firm, joins Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison to explain what it’s all about    Audio production by Simon Williams. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 8, 202626 min

The Long, Hot, Hectic Summer of 2026

How is the economy doing after a tumultuous summer of drought, wildfires and continuing wars in the Middle East? Are we in for a bonds crisis or a stock market correction? What does it all mean for savings and investors? And how about Britain’s new PM and the Chancellor nobody expected? What’s coming in John Healey’s first budget? Special guest Mike Coop of Morningstar joins Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison to catch up on the least relaxing summer ever…  Audio production by Robin Leeburn. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 11, 202624 min

Live at Meet The Managers – How funds are performing, with Mark Preskitt of Morningstar

How exactly do funds work? How are they managed? And how is everything going so far in 2026? Friend of the podcast Mark Preskitt, Senior Portfolio Manager at Morningstar Wealth, joins us for our latest live Meet The Managers evening in London. He explains how key funds operate and how they’re performing in our tumultuous times. • Many thanks to all at www.hightimber.com for hosting a great evening. Audio production by Tom Taylor. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 13, 202623 min

Zen for Investors – How to Keep Calm and Carry On, with Ryan Murphy

How can you stay calm and focused when you’re besieged by financial news alerts and tumult in the markets? Why do we fear losses more than we enjoy gains? Expert on human behaviour Ryan Murphy, global head of behavioural insights for Morningstar, tells Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison how to tune out the noise – and why sometimes the best response to big events is to do nothing. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Jade Bailey. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

April 8, 202629 min

How to keep your head through wars (and ceasefires)

Trump’s attacks on Iran sent shockwaves through the world economy and may well have gifted Tehran control of a fifth of the world’s oil. What does it all mean for investors? And how do you keep your eyes on your goals when events are so wild? Special guest Dan Kemp of Portfolio Thinking joins Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison to look at investing during times of chaos. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Tom Taylor Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 19, 202620 min

Use it or lose it! – Your “To Do” list for the end of the tax year

The tax year ends on April 5 and if you don’t use some of your key allowances, they’ll disappear. So what should you look at right now? Andy Maher talks Andrew Harrison through some of the smartest savings and investment moves you can make before the clock counts down to zero. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Simon Williams. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

February 13, 202626 min

Should YOU get private health insurance?

Private health insurance isn’t just for the well-off any more. As NHS waiting lists get longer and people want more flexibility from their health care, more and more people are finding they can afford personal health insurance. Special guest Adam Lipman of healthcare brokers Usaycompare joins Andy Maher and Andrew Harrison to explain how to find out if it’s right for you. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Tom Taylor. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 9, 202626 min

What does 2026 hold for investors?

What’s coming up in the new year? Can 2026 replicate 2025’s stellar performance for equities? Can we predict anything with Trump still operating on whim? And will the much-feared A.I. bust really come to pass? Morningstar’s Mike Coop joins Maher Brownsword’s Andy Maher and enthusiastic amateur Andrew Harrison to look at the year ahead. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Tom Taylor. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

November 7, 202531 min

Don’t panic! Why 2025 was “a banger of a year”

Amid all the chaos, unpredictability and Trump’s tariffs it’s been easy to miss the fact that 2025 was actually (so far) a stellar year for investments. How? Why? And if it’s all down to A.I. are we heading for a stock market CrashGPT? Morningstar’s Mike Coop joins Andy Maher and enthusiastic amateur Andrew Harrison to look at a frantic year. Presented by Andrew Harrison and Andy Maher. Production by Tom Taylor. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices