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Making Money

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

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The 6 materials that really power the economy - Economics Editor for Sky News. Ed Conway

    We often focus on companies like Tesla or ARM, but we rarely think about the materials that make their technology possible. Ed Conway is the Economics Editor for Sky News and author of Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future. Where does the battery in your phone or an electric vehicle come from? Why are materials like lithium and copper so critical to achieving net-zero? These aren't just commodities; they are the fundamental building blocks of the technologies that shape our world and our future.  🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio 📧 Free guides on personal finance Learn how to build long-term wealth in the UK: https://linktr.ee/makingmoneypod ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc.  – 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.

    1h 2m

  2. 10 FEB

    What will happen to markets in 2025? Katie Martin, markets columnist for the FT

    What will the next year bring for global markets? What impact will Donald Trump’s tariffs have? Will inflation rise? Katie Martin is a markets columnist for the FT and host of the Unhedged podcast. We often discuss how long-term investors must be prepared to weather economic cycles. If you haven’t experienced a market crash yet, Katie believes this year might put your resilience to the test. What to do with a lump sum - sign up to our free webinar https://makingmoney.email/webinar-registration-katie 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. – 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.

    1h 21m

  3. 3 FEB

    “I got rich when I stopped focusing on my finances” - Olly Richards

    A personal-finance obsessed former jazz musician, who speaks eight languages, and now runs one of the most successful education businesses in the country, Olly Richards (@storylearning) is the perfect example of why you should never stop learning. 💷 What to do with a lump sum (free webinar) - reserve your spot We're doing it on February 19 at 6pm UK time - register here: https://makingmoney.email/webinar-register 80% of personal finance on 2 pages https://makingmoney.email/80-guide-olly 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. – 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.

    1h 15m

  4. 27 JAN

    How is your pension invested? An interview with Nest, one of the UK’s biggest schemes

    Do you have a workplace pension? If so, there's a good chance it's with Nest, one of the UK’s largest pension schemes, with over 13 million members. We're speaking with Paul Todd, the COO of Nest Invest, to understand how they invest all that money. Are they delivering? And why did they remove the option for a 100% equities fund? Do you have something you want to say Nest? If you're a member, you can contact them through your account, or you can use the contact us section of their website 💷 What to do with a lump sum (free webinar) - reserve your spot We're doing it on February 19 at 6pm UK time - register here: https://makingmoney.email/webinar-register 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📧 Free guides on personal finance Learn how to build long-term wealth in the UK: https://linktr.ee/makingmoneypod 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. – 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.

    1h 37m

  5. 23 JAN

    How do you know if you're on track financially? Your top 2025 Qs answered

    We answer all your biggest questions for 2025: How do you know if you’re on track with your finances? How much do you need for retirement? What to look for in a pension fund? How to diversify to reduce risk? Email us your questions: makingmoney@getmost.co.uk. 💷 What to do with a lump sum (free webinar) - reserve your spot We're doing it on February 19 at 6pm UK time - register here: https://makingmoney.email/webinar-register 📧 Get the free newsletter series we mentioned And other guides on personal finance: https://linktr.ee/makingmoneypod 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. – 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.

    1 hr

  6. 20 JAN

    What will the world look like in 2050? Economist, Hamish McRae

    What will the world look like in 2050? Will the US remain the largest economy, or will China or India take the lead? Can AI solve the challenges posed by an ageing population? And will asset prices deliver the returns we expect? Hamish McRae, an economics columnist for The i and the Mail on Sunday, is the author of The World in 2050: How to Think About the Future. 💷 What to do with a lump sum (free webinar) - reserve your spot We're doing it on February 19 at 6pm UK time - register here: https://makingmoney.email/webinar-register 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio 📧 Free guides on personal finance Learn how to build long-term wealth in the UK: https://linktr.ee/makingmoneypod ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. – 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.

    1h 11m

  7. 16 JAN

    The most important thing to do this year - Pensions expert, Tom McPhail

    Your pension should be your top priority this year. Tom McPhail, pensions expert at The Lang Cat and former Head of Policy at Hargreaves Lansdown, explains how to calculate what you’ll need to retire, whether you can count on a state pension, and maximise returns without extra contributions. This is what we think you need to get your pension sorted out.  Our previous episode with Tom is called ' Will you be hit by the pensions crisis?' listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gJm3v9d9K6cEiAzcfI8Z9?si=5fae24feba054ca3 📧 Get the free newsletter series Damo mentions Learn how to build long-term wealth in the UK: https://makingmoney.email/series-tom-audio 🤝 Want help planning your finances from an advisor? We’ve teamed up with financial advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 4.07% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.78% AER boost on the standard 3.29% on unlimited deposits until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.29% and is only earned on balances up to £75,000. Rate correct as of 19/12/24. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc.  – 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.

    1h 34m

  8. 13 JAN

    How to future proof your career and earn more money - Helen Tupper

    Your career and earnings massively impact your financial future, but with skills fast becoming obsolete, how can we make sure we succeed? Helen Tupper, author of The Squiggly Career, suggests ditching the career ladder mindset - progress and more pay can come from moving sideways, not just up. 💷 What to do with a lump sum (free webinar) - reserve your spot We're doing it on February 19 at 6pm UK time - register here: https://makingmoney.email/webinar-register 🤝 Want help from a financial advisor? We’ve teamed up with advisors we like so you can get 1:1 support from a professional. Learn more: https://makingmoney.email/financial-advisors-audio ⛑️ Check your financial health https://makingmoney.email/health-check-audio 📧 Free guides on personal finance Learn how to build long-term wealth in the UK: https://linktr.ee/makingmoneypod 📈 Investment platforms we use: Trading 212 Get a free share worth up to £100 when you sign up for a new Invest or ISA account and deposit at least £1. Use the code ‘MM’ or this link: https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM InvestEngine  Get up to a £50 bonus when you invest at least £100. https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q Vanguard https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/ 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant, with $1k off: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Tide - Get 3.81% AER variable on your business savings. Use this link www.tide.co/offer/makingmoneyq1 or the code 'MAKINGMONEYQ1'. You'll also get £100 if you fund your account with £5,000 in the first 30 days. Ts&Cs apply.  New members receive a 0.77% AER boost on the standard 3.04% until 01/06/25 after which the rate reverts to 3.04% with no interest on balances over £75,000. Rate correct as of 06/02/2025. Full terms: tide.co/terms/makingmoneyq1-tnc. -- 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.

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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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