Keep The Change

When it comes to building financial confidence, women face a unique set of challenges.

In this episode of Keep the Change, Elsie Garvey chats with Octopus Money’s very own money coach, Sula Armstrong, for a deep dive into financial empowerment for women. They unpack the highs, lows, and curveballs of managing money, explore why the gender wealth gap still exists, and how we can take charge of our financial futures.

We cover: 

• Sula’s journey into money coaching, and tips to kickstart planning your financial future
• The barriers holding women back from investing and how to break through them
• The rise of the ‘trad wife’ trend (is it really as dreamy as it sounds?)
• How to plan for life’s major milestones, from parenthood to retirement

Plus, Sula and Elsie answer your burning money questions in our Dear Sula segment.

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Money is emotional. And when love enters the picture, it gets even more complicated.

In this episode of Keep the Change, Laura Whateley – award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and all-around money simplifier – joins Tom to talk about the surprising ways money shapes our relationships, careers and financial confidence.

We cover:

• Why so many of us feel lost with our finances—even finance experts!
• What Laura has learned from interviewing people for her new book 
• The hidden ways money affects love and relationships
• Should you split the bill on a first date? 🤔

Plus, Laura and Tom answer listener questions in our Dear Tom segment.

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The number of "ISA millionaires" in the UK has skyrocketed – from just a handful a decade ago to 5,000 in 2024. So, how are people quietly turning their ISAs into million-pound fortunes? And could you do the same?

In our debut episode, we discuss the rise of the ISA millionaire, the strategies behind their success and the myths that might be holding you back. We’ll explore:

• Who are these ISA millionaires – and how did they do it?
• Could you follow the same path – and should you?
• Is an ISA really the best tool for hitting a million – or are there better moves?
• Is a million the right goal? Or is there a better way to think about financial freedom?

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