Personal finance

034 - GOALS – what will you achieve in 2018?

034 - GOALS – what will you achieve in 2018?

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy releases the final new show of the year on a juicy topic - GOALS.

What different types of goal should you be aiming for in 2018 and how do you go about reaching them?

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The Top 5 Regrets of the dying and how to avoid them.
  • Does it matter what billionaires do before breakfast?
  • Achieving a goal vs a permanent change.
  • Goal systems you should be aware of.

033 - Hayley Tink – Financial Planner & Certified Money Coach (CMC)® with the Money Coaching Institute

033 - Hayley Tink – Financial Planner & Certified Money Coach (CMC)® with the Money Coaching Institute

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Financial Planner and Certified Money Coach, Hayley Tink.

 

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Why our brains are not well suited to dealing with money.
  • How does childhood influence our future behaviours?
  • Hayley's top money habits.
  • How can parents help their children go on to make sound financial decisions?

032 - Lifestyle Creep

032 - Lifestyle Creep

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses lifestyle creep or, as it is more commonly known, "keeping up with the Joneses".

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The two elements of lifestyle creep.
  • How does "Parkinson's Law" apply to personal finance?
  • The good and bad sides of the creep.
  • The "best" time in your life to go broke!

031 - Pete Matthew Interview

031 - Pete Matthew Interview

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by podcast royalty... Pete Matthew of Meaningful Money.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Andy and Pete discuss what they have learned from podcasting.
  • With great wealth comes great responsibility...
  • The three key things most people should be doing when it comes to financial planning.
  • The importance of practicing what you preach! 

030 - Top 10 Non Financial Investments - John Ndege

030 - Top 10 Non Financial Investments - John Ndege

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by co-host John Ndege. They discuss the often harder to quantify, but equally important, non financial investments.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • How do we go about measuring the value of non financial investments?
  • Brief interjection from a special (uninvited) guest, Alexa.
  • How are you prioritising your time?
  • The number 1 non financial investment that Andy & John both agree on.

029 - Live from the Festival of Financial Planning

029 - Live from the Festival of Financial Planning

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy tries something a little different and enters the world of narrative podcasting.

Live audio from the PFS Conference 2017 packed with fascinating guests and interviews.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • What's the one money tip? We ask fellow financial experts
  • How the image of the financial world is changing
  • What's on the horizon - interviews with several financial professionals
  • Key takeaways from the festival of financial planning

028 - The Two Greatest Investment Inventions

028 - The Two Greatest Investment Inventions

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses his favourite resources to help you on your investment journey.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The four things to consider when managing your savings
  • Are the best investors really dead?
  • The dangers of trying to outsmart the market
  • Why laziness is a positive attribute to demonstrate

027 - Sam Sloma Footballer to Financial Adviser

027 - Sam Sloma Footballer to Financial Adviser

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Sam Sloma from Engage Financial Services.

Listen in on a great conversation on a journey from football to finance.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • What are the differences in working for younger / older clients?
  • How does a football background inform a career in finance?
  • Making the jump to set up your own business.
  • Key insights from Sam Sloma - ex footballer and all round financial guru. 

026 - Spend Your Way To Wealth - Expenses Matter

026 - Spend Your Way To Wealth - Expenses Matter

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses the importance of proper spending management.

Spend your way to wealth and don't misbehave your way to poverty!

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The four categories of spending you should be aware of
  • The role of human behaviour and psychology in spending
  • Are you managing your spending efficiently?
  • Money - what stories are you telling yourself?

025 - Daniel Crosby Interview

025 - Daniel Crosby Interview

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Dr Daniel Crosby, specialist in financial planning and asset management.

Andy and Daniel discuss a number of fascinating topics including... 

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The psychology behind behaving your way to wealth
  • Daniel's 10 Laws of Wealth
  • The dangers of over-confidence and accepting your "mediocrity"
  • Are humans rational beings?

024 - Top 10 Films, Documentaries, TV Series About Money and Business

024 - Top 10 Films, Documentaries, TV Series About Money and Business

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… John Ndege makes his third appearance, and in this episode, we discussed our favourite films, documentaries and TV series about money and business. It was a challenge for both of us, and as John said, films are designed to be entertaining, but rarely insightful or instructive, so picking a top five needed a bit of thought.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Overview of some well known film / TV classics, as well as many you may not have heard of.
  • Are there real lessons we can learn from fictional film / TV?
  • Some of the most fascinating and informative documentaries out there.
  • Insights from Co-Host, John Ndege, returning for his 3rd appearance on the podcast.

023 - Uber Banned In London - Co-Host Jasmine Birtles

023 - Uber Banned In London - Co-Host Jasmine Birtles

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Co-Host Jasmine Birtles to discuss the emotive topic of the recent Uber ban.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • The role of the Uber disruption on the London market.
  • Why Uber's license is not being renewed, and public reaction.
  • Black Cab vs Uber discussion.
  • Insights from Co-Host, Jasmine Birtles, financial journalist and TV presenter.

022 - To Pay or Not to Overpay Your Mortgage - Co-Host Abraham Okusanya

022 - To Pay or Not to Overpay Your Mortgage - Co-Host Abraham Okusanya

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy is joined by Co-Host Abraham Okusanya to discuss the big question - should you overpay your mortgage?

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • How to most effectively allocate your resources
  • The financial vs emotional aspects of this question
  • Is it a no brainer to pay your mortgage off?
  • Passionate and opinionated insights from two experts in the field.

021 - Financial Planning for Business Owners

021 - Financial Planning for Business Owners

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy discusses the impact of setting up your own business on your financial plan. 

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Pros and cons of being employed / self-employed
  • Sole Traders vs Limited Companies.
  • Tax and pension implications of each option.
  • One amazing hidden benefit you should be utilising as the director of a limited company.

 

020 - Jason Butler Interview

020 - Jason Butler Interview

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy interviews financial well-being expert, Jason Butler.

A fascinating interview with valuable take aways from Jason and Andy.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Are you "squeezing your orange" enough?
  • Jason's process of writing his latest book.
  • Are you a drain or a radiator?
  • Jason's biggest take away having worked with people and money for 25 years.

018 - Robin Powell Interview

018 - Robin Powell Interview

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy interviews the founder of Ember Regis Group, Robin Powell. 

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • Why evidence is important when it comes to investing
  • What is the difference between active and passive investing?
  • What role does the media play on personal finance?
  • Incredible insights from a true industry expert

017 - The One Thing - Successful Lifetime Investing

017 - The One Thing - Successful Lifetime Investing

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy talks about "the guy who everybody quotes, but few people follow" - Warren Buffett.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • What you can learn from Buffett's unconventional approach
  • Why is this mighty man so important?
  • How can you apply his teachings to your own life?
  • Key take aways from the world's most successful investor.

016 - Introduction to Warren Buffett

016 - Introduction to Warren Buffett

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy talks about "the guy who everybody quotes, but few people follow" - Warren Buffett.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • What you can learn from Buffett's unconventional approach
  • Why is this mighty man so important?
  • How can you apply his teachings to your own life?
  • Key take aways from the world's most successful investor.

015 - Investment Tax Wrappers - What You Need To Know

015 - Investment Tax Wrappers - What You Need To Know

In this episode of the Maven Money Personal Finance Podcast… Andy goes on a deep dive down to the world of investment tax wrappers.

A 30 minute listen that will reward you for the next 30 years.

Quick Preview of the Podcast:

  • High level overviews as well as more technical insights
  • What is the difference between on / off shore bonds?
  • What you need to know regarding pensions, ISAs, and more
  • Are you utilising general investment accounts?