In this episode, the Alex duo talk about impulsive spending. Both share personal experiences with impulsive spending, some of the science about how the brain works regarding it, and tips to manage impulsivity around your money.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Alex’s Website: https://financialfreedomunlocked.co.uk/

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

Today Alex and Alex delve into a divisive topic and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of both renting and owning houses. Providing their own experiences of each and talking about some nuance around the topic.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Alex’s Website: https://financialfreedomunlocked.co.uk/

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

Team Alex discuss value in terms of costs versus benefits, time versus cost, and talk about decisions around money and where our lines appear when it comes to value for money and time.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Alex’s Website: https://financialfreedomunlocked.co.uk/

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

The duo share when and where they first discovered FI and the new financial decisions implemented afterward. Along with this, Alex and Alex then share their financial goals for the coming year.

Mr. Money Moustache Blog: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Alex’s Website: https://financialfreedomunlocked.co.uk/

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

This episode includes special guest Lazy Fi Dad. Together, Alex and Lazy Fi Dad discuss what is enough when it comes to maintaining personal finances.  

Lazy Fi Dad’s Blog: https://lazyfidad.com/

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

In this final part of a 3 part investment series, Alex and Alex discuss the relative merits of some of the popular investment platforms available in the UK as well as the importance of fees on investment returns, including some worked examples to help emphasize their importance. They also discuss the practicalities of investing including their favorite ‘set it and forget’, stress-free,monthly investing method and avoiding some of the biggest behavioral pitfalls such as ignoring the day-to-day market fluctuations, selling in a bear market and avoiding the temptation to check accounts too often.

Investment platform links:

Vanguard: https://www.vanguardinvestor.co.uk/

Hargreaves Lansdown: https://www.hl.co.uk/

Interactive Investor: https://www.ii.co.uk/

Legal and General: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/ 

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

In this second part of a three-part series on investing, Alex and Alex talk in more depth about how you can start investing, from the relative benefits and drawbacks of investing in individual shares and the power of index fund investing to the importance of investing early.

They also discuss the various investment accounts available including an explanation of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs), workplace pensions and General Investment Accounts (GIAs)

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

In this first episode of a three episode series, Alex and Alex give an introductory overview of the various financial markets and investment instruments available to an individual investor such as stocks, bonds and commodities. They discuss the importance of investing in the journey to financial independence and touch on how they each invest their own money.

This episode is designed to whet your appetite for investing and provide the context for more detailed explanations in episodes 9 and 10.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

This episode focuses on debts. Alex and Alex discuss how people get into and out of debts. What people need to understand about them and what they can do to change their situation. The duo discuss different types of debts including mortgages and give two examples of how overpayments can save large amounts of cash and free up your hard-earned money. Along with discussing the benefits of being debt-free and how compound interest can make you wealthy.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.

For any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to email us at: [email protected]m

More information on investing is available in Alex’s book: Financial Freedom (It’s Easy When You Know How) and at FinancialFreedomUnlocked.co.uk  

Previous FI UK podcast: www.fiuk.org

Disclaimer: None of what we discuss on this show is to be considered financial or health advice and you should always do your own research or consult an independent financial advisor or doctor when making your financial or health decisions.