How do you manage family expectations of what you’ll spend? How do you trade-off homemade gifts with a shiny wishlist? And what to do if your other half is determined not to spend much at all?

The Money Medics are back for a Christmas special, taking on gifting dilemmas from the Your Real Money Stories audience.  And this time they’re joined by special guest Rita Balogun, content creator and TikTok comedian, who offers her takes on the world of gifting, money and adulting.

Our One Minute Money Stories share some of our most powerful and shocking stories from season 1.

Here, we take a listen to one woman’s story of a financially abusive relationship – how it started, how it made her feel and how she finally left.

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Our One Minute Money Stories share some of our most powerful stories from season 1.

Here, our anonymous interviewee describes her shock at finding out how expensive babies are.

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Our One Minute Money Stories share some of our most powerful and shocking stories from season 1. What would you do if this happened to you?

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Now lockdown has been lifted, many of us are attending postponed weddings and celebrating the long-awaited union of loved ones. But does anyone ever mention the cost of weddings for people other than the bride and groom? In this episode our anonymous interviewee shares their experience and expenditure after being a bridesmaid FOUR times in one year. 

Then the Moneymedics discuss their own experiences of budgeting for these celebrations, as well as how to manage feelings and finances if you’re put in an expensive situation. And they’re joined by special guests – the bridesmaids and groomsmen from Moneymedics co-founders Nick and Eve’s wedding – to find out if they practice what they preach…

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Many of us have asked our parents to lend us money, but what about when they ask you? What if they took advantage of your generosity? This week, our anonymous interviewee reveals the financial and emotional cost of their mother coercing them to pay for their lifestyle. 

So how do you balance supporting the older generation with your own financial wellbeing. And, if you need to, how do you draw the line? The Money Medics discuss their own experience of navigating these situations. You can’t choose your family, but you can choose what to do with your money. 

You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast.

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Heard of John Legend? But did you know that music wasn’t his first career? He started out as a strategy consultant, before finding musical success. But what’s it really like to quit the 9-5 to follow your dream? What does it mean for your finances, your lifestyle and your goals? This week our anonymous interviewee shares how they left the security of the corporate world to pursue a career in acting, and the financial struggles they encountered along the way.

Then the Money Medics discuss whether the cost of your dream is worth the cut to your current salary and what lifestyle changes you need to make to pursue your dream career. 

You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast.

Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.

MLM (Multi-Level Marketing) schemes are touted as a way to get rich quick, but what’s it really like if you sign up? Our anonymous guest shares how they joined a scheme to supplement their income, but found it impacted their credit score rather than increased their cash. 

Then the Money Medics discuss their personal encounters with MLM schemes. Find out how to spot the red flags, and what questions to ask if a friend or a family member tries to recruit you. If the deal seems too good to be true, that might be because it is…

You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast.

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Bought too many shoes for your two feet? Ever thought about purchasing for profit rather than wear? This week our anonymous interviewee will share their story of how they turned a sneaker collection into a successful side hustle.

Find out what our interviewee learnt from their experience of selling Air Jordans and Yeezy's, and the tips you need to hear if you're interested in investing your finances in fashion. If you dream of having your Depop account supply your bank account, stay tuned for their full story. 

You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast.

Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.

Can you obtain wealth simply by willing it into existence? 

You can find more information about the podcast by visiting our Instagram pages @zopamoney and @moneymedics as well as at www.zopa.com/podcast.

Your Real Money Stories podcast is brought to you in association with Zopa.