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Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. We’re not taught about money so most of us don’t know how to build long term wealth, but with a bit more knowledge and confidence you can change your financial future. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching you the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your life. This is the financial education we wish we'd had.
Hosted by Damien Jordan (YouTube @DamienTalksMoney) and Timeyin Akerele.
Contact us: makingmoney@kindling.media

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Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. We’re not taught about money so most of us don’t know how to build long term wealth, but with a bit more knowledge and confidence you can change your financial future. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching you the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your life. This is the financial education we wish we'd had.
Hosted by Damien Jordan (YouTube @DamienTalksMoney) and Timeyin Akerele.
Contact us: makingmoney@kindling.media

    Everyone gets this wrong about building wealth - Financial Advisor Chris Bourne

    Everyone gets this wrong about building wealth - Financial Advisor Chris Bourne

    Can you really get rich by cutting costs? Is the 4% rule right for everyone? What are the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to tax? Chris Bourne has worked in the finance industry for over 20 years and is a personal finance Youtuber (@@chrisbourne-retirementplanner ). We got him on to talk about our biggest misconceptions about building wealth and how we can do it in the most tax efficient way.

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    Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk.

    InvestEngine 
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    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.

    • 49 min
    Extreme wealth will destroy democracy - FT’s Martin Wolf

    Extreme wealth will destroy democracy - FT’s Martin Wolf

    Martin Wolf is Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times (FT). In his book 'The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism' he argues that market capitalism and democracy rely on each other to function but that both are failing.  How did we get here, what’s at stake, and is there anything we can do? 
    You can buy Martin’s book here: https://amzn.to/3UQgBZM

    Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help?
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    Investment platforms

    Here are some of the biggest investment platforms in the UK - and Damo uses all of them too. Some of these are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. 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.

    InvestEngine 
    Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.
    https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q

    Vanguard
    https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/
    This is not an affiliate link.

    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.
    https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM 
    If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.


    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 17 min
    Do Global Index Funds have a problem?

    Do Global Index Funds have a problem?

    Are Global Index Funds too exposed to the US tech sector? Would it be better to just be invested in those companies and get much higher returns? What happens if everyone was a global index investor? Recently Damo did a video on his channel in response to an increase in articles raising concerns about Global Index Funds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0Ecl_QnXk). He talks T through those concerns and answers your biggest questions.
    You can listen to our step step by step guide to index fund investing (Season 2, Episode 3 ‘How to ACTUALLY start investing) here: https://link.chtbl.com/-nhv3Nji

    Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help?
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    Investment platforms

    Here are some of the biggest investment platforms in the UK - and Damo uses all of them too. Some of these are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. 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.

    InvestEngine 
    Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.
    https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q

    Vanguard
    https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/
    This is not an affiliate link.

    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.
    https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM 
    If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.


    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.

    • 38 min
    Is financial advice worth it? Financial Planner Tom Morgan

    Is financial advice worth it? Financial Planner Tom Morgan

    Tom Morgan has worked in the financial advice industry for 12 years. Recently he decided to go it alone, leaving the firm he’d been working with, because he has big concerns about how the industry works.
    Tom’s website is here: https://www.orcawealth.co.uk/about

    Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help?
    Email will@getmost.co.uk
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    Investment platforms

    Here are some of the biggest investment platforms in the UK - and Damo uses all of them too. Some of these are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. 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.

    InvestEngine 
    Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.
    https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q

    Vanguard
    https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/
    This is not an affiliate link.

    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.
    https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM 
    If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.

    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.

    • 59 min
    Are we worse off than our parents? Financial journalist Iona Bain

    Are we worse off than our parents? Financial journalist Iona Bain

    How do younger generations deal with the financial challenges they’ve been dealt? And is it really harder than it was for their parents? Iona Bain is a writer, speaker, broadcaster and author of ‘Own It: How our generation can invest our way to a better future’. She started the Young Money blog in 2011 to help young people get to grips with personal finance and is currently BBC Morning Live’s money expert. 
    You can get Iona’s book here: https://amzn.to/4d0b0qW

    Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help?
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    Newsletter
    If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E7

    What's your financial health? 
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    Investment platforms

    Here are some of the biggest investment platforms in the UK - and Damo uses all of them too. Some of these are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. 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.

    InvestEngine 
    Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.
    https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q

    Vanguard
    https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/
    This is not an affiliate link.

    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.
    https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM 
    If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.


    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 5 min
    Why our political system is broken and what it costs us - Journalist Ian Dunt

    Why our political system is broken and what it costs us - Journalist Ian Dunt

    How do politicians escape accountability for their lies? Why is there wasteful spending on poorly conceived projects that aren’t based on evidence? How has a tax system been created that is more than confusing? 
    Ian Dunt is a political writer and commentator. He’s a columnist for the i, former Editor of Politics.co.uk and used to host the Remainiacs podcast. He has written a book called ‘How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t’. 
    Is the UK political system broken beyond repair? 
    You can buy Ian’s book here: https://amzn.to/4asCi7F

    Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help?
    Email will@getmost.co.uk

    Hostinger (build your website) - and use the code MakingMoney to get 10% off: https://www.hostinger.com/makingmoney

    Newsletter
    If you want a summary from this episode in an easy format, please subscribe to our newsletter: https://makingmoney.email/S3E7

    What's your financial health? 
    Take our quiz: https://makingmoneypod.scoreapp.com/

    Investment platforms
    Here are some of the biggest investment platforms in the UK - and Damo uses all of them too. Some of these are affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, we will receive a small commission from the seller. 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.
    InvestEngine 
    Get a £25 bonus when you invest at least £100.
    https://investengine.pxf.io/daOD2Q
    Vanguard
    https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/
    This is not an affiliate link.
    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.
    https://www.trading212.com/promocodes/MM 
    If you do not get your free share after depositing at least £1, use the promo code ‘MM’ (for Making Money). You can use this code for up to 10 days after opening the account.

    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 25 min

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