Today I'm covering the hot and (not so) sexy topic of National Insurance and the latest increase that has been announced. I also answer listener questions on the financial tips for a new marriage and whether 4 years is long enough to invest for.

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Today I'm expanding on my conversation with Andy Webb from last week, and talking about budgeting. It's not boring! I promise! I also answer a listener question about investment fees, and explain how fees work in the majority of investment funds and investment platforms/apps.

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Am I pumped about today's episode? You bet your ass I am! 

My very first guest is Blogger, YouTuber and Podcaster Andy Webb. Andy's blog, Be Clever With Your Cash is an awesome resource for the latest bank account bonuses, discounts and rewards point tips and hacks. 

We talk through what Andy does with Be Clever With Your Cash, we discuss some of the quick money wins that could save you over £500 a year for just a couple of hours work, and we talk about why money is (or isn't!) important.

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Today I'm looking at the State Pension, and discussing why it's relevant not just for older people, but younger ones as well. It's in the news this week with talk around the Triple Lock potentially handing pensioners a 8% pay rise. I explain how this is possible and why I personally don’t think it’s right. I also answer a listener question around surplus cash, and whether a pension fund is to best place for it.  If you have a question you'd like answered on the pod, drop me a voice message below. 

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Today I'm answering a really common question I get from lots of my content - "Which investment provider should I use?"

I talk through the key areas that drive long term investment performance, and explain why the platform or investment provider that you select is way down that list. I also put the call out for guest to appear on the show! Yes I want you to come on The UK Money Podcast! Give me a shout because I would love to have you on and talk through all your burning financial issues.

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Alternative assets. That little slice of the pie chart on your pension statement that you're not quite sure invests in. In today's episode, I'll be explaining what alternative assets are, providing some examples and discussing some of the benefits and some of the risks of investing in them.

If you have a question you'd like answered, then please get in touch. The more questions I get from you guys, the more relevant my episodes will be, so please drop me a voice message below!

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Today I'm answering the question "What is ESG Investing?" ESG, Social Investing, Responsible Investing or Green Investing. It goes by many names and it's a growing area that many investors are seeing as a more important part of their wealth creation strategy.

It's an issue that is becoming more mainstream, but it's also one that isn't easy to implement. In this episode I discuss what it means to be "ethical" and some of the challenges that can arise when you try to invest in this way.

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In this episode of the podcast I talk through some options for a high earner who has his his pension lifetime allowance. What other tax effective options are out there? I also respond to an email from a listener who wants to know more info on my beef with buy to let property!

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A couple of great questions this week from my listeners. In this episode I'm discussing how to minimise the impact on your portfolio from an asset bubble, as well as discussing rewards programs and credit card points.

If you have a question then please send me a voice message below, or otherwise email me at [email protected].

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Today I'm back after some time off and bringing you a question I get asked all the time. How much do I need for retirement? I get asked this from people from ages 25 through to 60+ and there are some clear guidelines you can use to start to work through the answer.

I also discuss ratios and stock market analysis and my take on whether it's realistic for the average investor.

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