In For A Penny

Billions of pounds is lost to scams each year. Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss how to spot a scam and examples of the most common methods used by con artists.

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

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Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss what the figures on a payslip mean and why they are important as well as the pros and cons of the office whip round!

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

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• Launch the Apple Podcast app on your smartphone
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In the week that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they want to step back as senior royals and become financially independent, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler explain what the pair and others need to know about income tax.

What is a tax band?

Why do we pay income tax?

What are the different income tax rates?

How to reduce your income tax bill

How a round of beers explains how the tax system works

Show links

Here are some links to subjects we discussed in this week's show so you can find out more.

Tax rates

Beer and income tax

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

Apple devices:

• Launch the Apple Podcast app on your smartphone
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Alien Concept: APR

Marc & Josh discuss the meaning behind the term APR and if there is a better definition.

What does APR stand for?

What products does it apply to?

Why should you worry about it?

Penny for your thoughts: Is it ever ok to steal from work?

Obviously any criminal activity in the workplace is wrong, but is there flexibility if you ever want to take home a pen, post-it note or an envelope? 

Plus, we try Toast Ale, which is beer made using leftover fresh bread!

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

Apple devices:

• Launch the Apple Podcast app on your smartphone
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Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss adviser charging models.

What are the different ways to pay for financial advice? 

Why is it better than the old commission-based system?

Why it is important to look beyond the price.

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

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• Launch the Apple Podcast app on your smartphone
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Inheritance tax is paid by fewer than 5% of estates yet is one of the most controversial taxes. Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss inheritance tax and how to reduce your estate's bill.

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

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Marc Shoffman draws on the death of his dad to discuss with Joshua Gerstler the process of taking control of someone's estate, known as probate.

How much does probate cost?

Why do you need it?

How to apply?

How long should it take?

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

Related links from this episode:

Death notification service

Tell us once

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Joshua Gerstler puts co-presenter Marc Shoffman under the spotlight to find out his best money saving tip, financial regrets and what he would do if he won the lottery.

How would you respond to our quick fire financial questions?

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

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Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler meet Paragon Banking Group business development manager Jason Wilde to discuss how the buy-to-let market has changed since the 90s boom through to the lender's exit from the market and its subsequent return, plus his early life as a lifeguard and love for Sheffield Wednesday (well someone has to).

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

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In the fourth and final part of a series focused on insurance, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss business protection.

What is the most important company asset?

How can keyman insurance, shareholder protection and relevant life cover can help protect your business?

How much does it cost and what is the best way to apply?

About us

The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.

Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.

How to leave a review

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