Making Money

Hosted by Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most

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Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. Hosted by the UK’s top personal finance YouTuber Damien Jordan and his best mate Timeyin Akerele, this is the financial education we wish we’d had. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your financial life. Contact us: makingmoney@getmost.co.uk

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August 17, 20261 hr 7 min

⁠I Earned Millions as a Footballer But Retired with Nothing

Former Premier League footballer Clarke Carlisle has spoken openly about his struggles with mental health, including five suicide attempts, but rarely about the role money played throughout his life. In this episode, Clarke reveals how money became tied to his identity and self-worth, and reflects on the financial decisions he made during and after his football career. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors: Hiscox - Protect your business: https://makingmoney.email/hiscox  Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. -------- If you've been affected by anything in today's episode: NHS mental health: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ Mind the mental health charity: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ Bet Know More Gambling charity: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ Clarke is the Chair of Mind and works for BetKnowMore UK.

August 10, 202652 min

Investors Are Nervous, Should They Be?

Most investors are scared about the same thing: what if I invest and the market crashes tomorrow? Ben Carlson is author of the popular investing blog A Wealth of Common Sense and Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth Management. In his new book Risk and Reward, he looks at history's biggest market crashes, and what they can teach us about investing when the future feels uncertain. With Damo recovering from his injuries, personal finance YouTuber and friend of the podcast Toby Newbatt kindly steps in to co-host alongside Timeyin. Ben’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/06cqX44V  🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Hiscox - Protect your business: https://makingmoney.email/hiscox Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. —----------- Ben’s blog: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/  Damien goes into more detail about his accident here:: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvUB0ks2BU⁠ 

August 3, 20261 hr 9 min

ARCHIVE: Will You Be Hit By The UK Pensions Crisis?

*This episode was originally published in July 2024 - some facts and figures may have changed* We can’t talk enough about the pensions crisis. Most people aren’t saving enough for the life they are going to want and something has to be done about it. We cover the big questions: why is there a problem, how much we really need to be saving and will the state pension even exist when you retire? Tom McPhail is a pensions industry expert. He no longer works for finance consultancy firm Lang Cat. If you want to watch me talk about my accident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKvUB0ks2BU  🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

July 27, 20261 hr 10 min

What "Enough" Actually Means – and How to Know if You've Got It

How should you invest in retirement? Are annuities actually a good idea again? What if you’ve only got 5 years to get to your goal? We put your biggest money questions to friend of the podcast and financial adviser Lisa Conway-Hughes. You can learn more about Lisa’s advice firm here: https://lchwealth.co.uk/most/  🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. —----------- Follow T on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_is_making_money/  Here are the sites Lisa said to check out when looking for a financial advisor: https://www.vouchedfor.co.uk/  and https://www.unbiased.co.uk/  And as always check if they are on the FCA register: https://www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-services-register 

July 20, 20261 hr 4 min

I Earn a Normal Salary & Could Retire at 43

On this podcast we speak to investors, economists and money experts. But some of the most interesting perspectives come from people outside the finance industry. Today's guest is Cam, a serving soldier in the British Army and the creator of the Savvy Squaddie YouTube channel. Do you want to share your money stories on the podcast? ⁠https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. Here's the episode with Dave: https://pod.link/1674547187/episode/ZDFjMDdlYjgtMjc5ZS0xMWYxLWI3NTUtNWIwZWVhZTJmMWY0?view=apps&sort=popularity

July 13, 202654 min

I Was Robbed at Gunpoint, They Took Everything

What would happen if someone else got access to your phone? I’d not really thought about how serious that could be until this conversation with Victoria. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. — Victoria mentioned an app and checklist she’s built after her experience, you can find it here: https://theftresponse.app/  Rules around fraud reimbursement, crypto regulation and consumer protections vary depending on the provider and the circumstances. If you've been the victim of fraud, contact your financial provider immediately and seek guidance from the relevant authorities.

July 6, 20261 hr 14 min

I Started Investing 6 Years Ago - Now I Can Retire At 50

One thing we've learned from interviewing hundreds of people about money is that the numbers are only part of the story. Today we’re speaking to Neil, better known as Neil Invests, not just about his portfolio, but the journey that got him there - from sleeping on his sister's floor and battling shame and depression, to building £175k in his ISA over 6 years and being planning to retire at 50. Here’s the link to our compound interest calculator: https://makingmoney.email/compound-interest-calculator You can find Neil on Instagram and Youtube @neilinvests Listen to our episode with Toby here: https://pod.link/1674547187/episode/ZDBiOTRlMjQtZmFhZC0xMWVmLWE4NDktZmY0ZWEyMzBkMDJk 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

June 29, 20261 hr 6 min

My Son Secretly Had £40,000 of Debt

They say our money habits are shaped by our parents, with many of them formed before we're even seven years old. So I wanted to find out where my relationship with money really came from. To do that, I sat down with the one person who's been there from the very beginning. 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

June 22, 20261 hr 26 min

A £2 Bet Destroyed The Next 13 Years Of My Life

Patrick Foster is a recovering addict who spent every day for 13 years gambling. It all started with a 2 pound bet... TW: This video contains discussions of suicide and addiction, which some listeners may find distressing. If you are struggling with addiction in the UK: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/ Patrick's website: Patrick's app: https://reclaimapp.co.uk/ 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.

June 15, 20261 hr 22 min

Can Anything Fix The UK's Broken System?

Does UK politics actually work? Is the system broken? And if it is, what needs to change? We don't often do political interviews, but this felt like an important moment to have one. We spoke to political commentator Ian Dunt two years ago before Labour came to power. He correctly predicted what would happen. So we got him back on. 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: ⁠https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life.