Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money.          On this week's episode, Damien explains the concept of value averaging as an alternative investment strategy to achieve a specific future monetary goal. Then, Damien addresses frequently asked questions related to pensions which have emerged from recent live events he's participated in. Finally, Andy provides a quick update on house prices, explaining the significance of recently released data.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.     Value averaging spreadsheet MTTM - Ep 332 - Pound cost averaging weakness Pension Calculator Pension carry forward rules explained MTTM Podcast Episode 372 – Retirement spending truths VouchedFor review Halifax records first annual fall in house prices in 11 years What is going to happen to house prices?           

Ep 418 - Value Averaging, Pension FAQs and House Price Highlights

Hosted by Damien Fahy of www.moneytothemasses.com, the Money To The Masses Podcast covers a wide range of personal finance topics.

Released every Sunday - Damien and Andy talk about a range of personal finance topics including Investing, Savings, Insurance and Pensions, as well as ways to make and save money and the scams you should avoid.

Released every Wednesday - Damien discusses what is happening in investment markets and what to look out for. Each show lasts between 10-15 minutes and is aimed at DIY investors (including novices) seeking contemporary analysis to help them understand how investment markets work.

Damien is one of the most widely quoted money and investment experts in the national press and has made numerous radio & TV appearances. He created MoneytotheMasses.com while working in the City when he became disillusioned with the way the public were left to fend for themselves because they could not afford financial advice.

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In this episode, I discuss my latest piece of investment research where I look at consistent funds, and reveal one global equity tracker fund that passes the test. Andy then explores the issue of debanking, explaining what it is and what can be done if it happens to you. Finally, I discuss the nuances of shopping for car insurance and the importance of ensuring you're getting the same level of cover when comparing quotes on different comparison sites.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.  Support the podcast  You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our dedicated podcast page when making any financial decision.   You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.   Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.   Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:  Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page - Click to support the show Resources:  Links referred to in the podcast:  What is the cheapest car to insure? Should you protect your no claims discount? 10 tips to save money on car insurance Ep 251 - My bank helped fraudsters steal £4k from my children's savings   

Ep 458 - Consistent investment funds, Debanking & car insurance renewal traps

In this week's episode Damien provides some technical analysis on the FTSE 100 and the GBP/USD exchange rate, explaining where both might head next and how you can carry out your own research for free. Damien also talks about a major credit card provider's change to the minimum payments on its credit cards, including the potential impact it could have on your debt and what you can do to avoid it. Finally, Andy explains why it might be worth considering a number of smaller mobile phone providers over the big four mobile networks.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.  Support the podcast  You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our dedicated podcast page when making any financial decision.   You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.   Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.   Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:  Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page - Click to support the show Resources:  Links referred to in the podcast:   Check out the  podcast article to view the FTSE and GBP vs USD images  See the climate projects that Money to the Masses is currently supporting   Barclaycard to cut minimum payment on all credit cards   Best credit cards in the UK   Best and worst mobile phone providers - Which? research   Compare the best mobile phone providers for roaming abroad   Sign up for the Money to the Masses newsletter   Join the MTTM Community group   

Ep 457 - Credit card minimum payment trap, Best mobile provider & Technical analysis revisited

In this week's episode I explain the possible reasons behind the significant increase in the price of gold in recent months. I also reveal how a conversation with my daughter led to me explaining how compound interest works and her excitement at discovering how saving small regular amounts from a young age can lead to significant wealth over time. Finally, Andy explains how taxable benefits work and the importance of checking your tax code.   Check out this week's  podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.  Support the podcast  You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our dedicated podcast page when making any financial decision.   You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.   Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.   Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:  Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page - Click to support the show Resources:  Links referred to in the podcast:   MTTM Podcast 120 - Investing in gold MTTM Podcast 144 - The truth about gold MTTM Podcast 317 - Bitcoin vs Gold MTTM Podcast 416 - Investing in gold & its outlook The Money to the Masses Investment Calculator How to become a millionnaire Check your tax code for this tax year Check your tax code for previous tax years Contact HMRC if you have a tax query Sign up for the Money to the Masses newsletter Join the MTTM Community group  

Ep 456 - Record gold prices explained, teaching the next generation and taxable benefits

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Ep 418 - Value Averaging, Pension FAQs and House Price Highlights

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