In episode four of our latest series, I sat down with Mr Avocadough, a personal finance influencer and content creator to talk about some of the most important things you need to think about in the year ahead. We spent time reflecting on 2020 and the lessons learnt and how we can apply what we've learnt into 2021. In particular, we focused on budgeting, the importance of emergency funds, as well as some of the best ways to get into investing You can find Mr Avocadough on Instagram, where he post...
Mar 08, 2021•43 min•Season 6Ep. 4
We're back with episode 3 of our latest series! In this show I spoke to Gaby from TalkTwenties all about how to look after yourself in 2021. This was actually such great show and we covered a number of different topics, which I think are all so important when think about our wellbeing. We didn't just focus on money, we spoke about the effect social media is having on us and how to deal with friendships moving into your twenties We also spoke about the great work that Gaby is doing with TalkTwent...
Feb 28, 2021•57 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In episode two of our latest series, I sat down with Hannah, CEO and Co-Founder of HYBR, an online platform looking to disrupt the university rental market. In the episode we spoke about number of the issues with renting as a university student. But don't worry, it's not all doom and gloom! We also spoke about some ways you can make the most of renting and save money. Hannah also told us what it was like living under one roof with 14 people!! If you are worried about renting as a student, or wan...
Feb 21, 2021•39 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In the first show of our new series I sat down with Holly, founder of Get Woke Not Broke, to discuss the easiest way to become a millionaire... aka investing in your pension! In the show we spoke about pensions and the benefits they bring; why its so important to start investing early; and also how investing in your pension can positively impact the environment. Get Woke Not Broke isa personal finance platform set up to help young adults navigate the world of personal finance. You can find Holly...
Feb 15, 2021•45 min
SERIES SIX IS HERE!!! Have a listen to find out what we have in store for you this series, including the topics we'll be exploring over the coming weeks! Got a question, or want us to talk about a specific topic? Let us know! Email as us moneyedinfo@gmail.com Follows us on Instagram & Twitter
Feb 01, 2021•2 min
Welcome to the final episode of series 5, Exploring the world of investing. In this episode we're looking back on some of the key take-aways from this series and discuss what we believe to be most valuable things you need to consider when investing. This whole series has been about introducing you to investing, but equally what we have spoken about is important for any level of investor! If you missed last weeks episode where we looked back on 2020 from an investing perspective, click here We ho...
Jan 03, 2021•32 min
On this weeks episode we're looking back on 2020 and the wild ride financial markets have been on. This has been a unique year, so its important to understand exactly what has gone on and the impact it has had! Whatever level of investing experience you have, understanding what has gone on this year and what we might expect from 2021 can give great insight into how markets react to news flow and what that can mean for us as retail investors! Check out last weeks episode on Sustainable Investing ...
Dec 28, 2020•50 min
On our latest show, we discuss sustainable investing and the important part it plays in our investing journey. In the show we breakdown sustainable investing, how to differentiate between different parts of sustainable investing, and most importantly, how you can invest sustainably. This show is perfect for those of you who want a better understanding of this universe and simply why its so important. I'm a true advocate of sustainable investing and I believe it will play a crucial role in solvin...
Dec 20, 2020•34 min
In our latest episode, we're talking all about investing platforms and which one's you can use depending on your position. Deciding which platform is for you depends on a number of personal criteria, but hopefully this episode will give you a better idea of which one my be best suited to you! Here are four platforms we speak about in the show and have experience using: - Hargreaves Lansdown - Trading 212 - Halifax iWeb - Money Box If you missed last weeks show, all about investing in your twenti...
Nov 22, 2020•27 min
In our latest episode i'm sitting down with my mate Hlanganiso (H) to talk about why you should invest in your twenties. We're here to talk to you guys about why you should invest, but also to talk through some of the reasons why you may not invest and try to debunk those myths. It was another chilled conversation with one of my good friends, where we explored classic investing, talked about bitcoin and also discussed trading Pokémon cards?! So we hope you enjoy and get some value from it! -- Ge...
Nov 16, 2020•54 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Whats going on guys, welcome back to our latest episode of the MoneyEd podcast. On today's episode, I thought id go back a little bit to the basics of investing for beginners. This was inspired by one of my friends who asked me for some help a couple weeks ago, but this episode basically will help you to begin investing when you don't know how to invest! IN the episode we talk about: what to think about before investing, platforms you can use, accounts, what investments to make and so on! This i...
Nov 01, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 9
On todays episode I was lucky enough to be joined by David Barfoot, who works at Rize ETFs a specialist thematic ETF issuer. In the first half of the show, David and I spoke in great length about what goes into creating an ETF and why they can be so beneficial to young investors. In the second half we spoke about thematic investing; what it is, why it is increasing in popularity and what the future holds for thematic investing! David was able to share his experience of working in the ETF univers...
Oct 18, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 7
On this weeks episode we're looking at some of the less traditional asset you can invest in which are classed as 'alternatives'. We specifically talk about Foreign Exchange, Real Estate, Hedge Funds, Private Equity. We'll look at what they are, how you can invest in them and the role they play in your investment portfolio. To find out more info on the assets we've spoken about today, click the following links: Foreign Exchange & Forex Trading Hedge Funds Private Equity Real Estate & Real...
Oct 11, 2020•35 min
On this weeks episode were talking about fixed income as an asset class. Most importantly, we focus on what it is, the role it can plays in your investment portfolio and its involvement in wider financial markets! Fixed income is by no means the most glorious investment to make, but understanding its role in the investing world can help you in your journey to becoming better investors. Find last weeks episode here , where we spoke all about equities with my friend Ato from the Savvy Wallet. -- G...
Oct 05, 2020•28 min
Welcome back to the latest show on the Money Ed podcast, and episode 5 of our latest series, Exploring the world of investing. On today's show we're join by Ato from the Savvy Wallet. In the show we talked to Ato about investing in Equities. Equities are one of the most popular asset to invest in as retail investors, so its important we understand exactly what they are and the benefits they can bring us. We specifically looked at different types of equity investing, what you need to think about ...
Sep 27, 2020•57 min•Season 5Ep. 5
On this weeks episode we're going to be talking about the difference between active and passive investing. Were going to discuss what the two investing strategies are, the pros and cons to each type of investing, and why the’re an important consideration on your investing journey. If you missed last weeks episode click the link here to listen now! -- Get in Touch -- Email us at moneyedinfo@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram at The Money Ed Podcast...
Sep 20, 2020•31 min
On this weeks episode, we're going to be exploring each of the different asset classes and investments you can make as retail investors. We’re also going to discuss some key tips that will help investors like you and me, and we'll finish the show talking about my personal investments and the justification for my ‘strategy’. This episode is perfect for those who perhaps are aware of different asset classes but aren’t sure how you can apply them in your investing journey. It also a great way for y...
Sep 15, 2020•47 min•Season 5Ep. 3
On this weeks episode we’re talking all about Risk: what It is, the role it plays in your investing, and how best to deal with it. We’ll also focus specifically on how we can determine your risk appetite and also the importance of understanding your capacity for loss. This episode is perfect for those of us who don’t really understand risk, or still don’t appreciate its importance. As we spoke about in the show, I've shared a great link where you can find out your risk appetite thanks to our fri...
Sep 06, 2020•30 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode one of our newest series: Exploring the world of investing! In this series were going to introduce you to the most important parts of investing. Today's episode focuses on what we need to think about before we begin investing, specifically: - Establishing an emergency fund - Establishing your investing goals - Ensuring you educate and understand - Ensuring you know exactly how much you can afford to invest We also discuss why we invest, when we should invest and how best to do...
Aug 30, 2020•34 min•Season 5Ep. 1
We're back with our final episode of series four, and what a series its been! On today's show, we're looking back at the series, what we've discussed, and the 5 key things you need to think about when it comes to saving! The five key takeaway's from this series include: - Defeating present bias - Don't underestimate the power of compounding - Keep your goals in sight - The current downside of savings accounts - Treating your savings as an essential outgoing In case you missed it, last weeks epis...
Aug 24, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 9
On this weeks episode, I sit down with my good friend Hlanganiso (H) to talk about saving through times of change. In the episode we have a discussion about saving through university, through times of transition and more generally about how we should manage our personal finances during times of difficulty. If you missed last weeks episode, where we discuss saving during lock-down and the Covid-19 pandemic, click here The episode where we discuss ISAs is here, Breaking down ISAs Finally, here is ...
Aug 17, 2020•51 min•Season 4Ep. 8
On this weeks show, were looking at how our saving has changed over the last 6 months. No doubt our personal finances were affected by Covid-19. Everyone has had a different experience over the past few months, our outgoings have varied, and our income may has also changed. But for a lot of us we really should have tried to make sure our ability to save remains. The links to the various shows i mentioned can be found below: Our recent episode on the Psychology behind Saving Our recent episode on...
Aug 09, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 7
On this weeks episode were exploring the FIRE movement, and joining me as a guest to talk all about it is Logan Leckie. For those of you who don't know, FIRE is a method people use to help them to save their money in pursuit of retiring early. FIRE shows you that retirement doesn't have to be an age, and that in fact its actually a number. Its a method that encourages saving an investing your money, with the aim of living off the investments returns. Logan is a strong believer in the FIRE moveme...
Jul 26, 2020•47 min
Welcome back to Episode 5 of the 'Serious about Saving' Series. On today's episode we delve into how our behaviours, habits and views influence our saving. While it may be a part of personal finance we don't think about too often, having a little understanding and challenging your views can help us to improve how we save and more importantly how MUCH we save. In the show we specifically discuss present bias. A great site to better understand bias can be found here . There are also a number of bi...
Jul 19, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this weeks episode, episode 4 of the Serious about saving podcast, we're talking all things ISAs! Carrying on from last weeks theme, this week we're going to continue looking at individual savings accounts and how important they are when it comes to understanding our saving needs! Its a perfect episode to help you understand why ISAs can be such effective savings vehicles. However you view saving, these accounts provide a number of benefits in addition to simply being vehicles to keep your mo...
Jul 12, 2020•43 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome back to episode 3 of the 'Serious about Saving' series. One this weeks episode were breaking down each of the various savings accounts to help you understand how you can make the most out of them and which one is best suited to you! In the episode we'll look at: - basic savings account - fixed savings account - regular savings account - fixed-rate bonds The world of savings accounts can be very complicated. This show is there to break them down to help you to understand how you can take ...
Jul 06, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to episode 2 of the Serious about Saving series. In the second episode of our latest series, we discuss interest in detail. In the show we discuss: - why interest is so crucial for our saving journey - the relationship between interest and inflation - compound interest - how we can make the most of it going forward Interest is often something we read a lot about, but some of the concepts its involved in can surpass us. This is most common especially with new savers! So check out this epi...
Jun 29, 2020•28 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Episode 1 or our newest series, Serious about Saving. In the first episode of series four, we welcome David, The personal finance coach to talk through some of the most important considerations when it comes to saving. In the show, we discuss: - the importance of goal setting - creating an effective emergency fund - managing multiple savings goals at once - different savings vehicles for different circumstances AND SO MUCH MORE! Throughout our lives we're going to save for a number of...
Jun 21, 2020•53 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome back to show number 20 of the Money Ed Podcast, episode 11 of the Managing our outgoings series! We've reached the end of series four! Its been such a good series and we've covered so much. In this episode we discuss the five key takeaways from the series and we answer some questions from our listeners. If you missed last weeks episode, click here to listen now! Thank you to everyone who has supported the show throughout this series and continues to support the show. We've learnt a lot d...
Jun 15, 2020•42 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Welcome back to show number 19 of the Money Ed podcast, episode 10 of the Managing our Outgoing series! This week we're delving into the world of financial psychology: How our mentality impacts the management of our outgoings and how our thinking and views impact our spending. We also discuss how important it is to understand the emotions that our spending elicit's and why it is crucial to understand them This show builds on some of the points we made in episode 3, also talking about psychology ...
Jun 07, 2020•36 min•Season 3Ep. 10
