Making Money

Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. Hosted by the UK’s top personal finance YouTuber Damien Jordan and his best mate Timeyin Akerele, this is the financial education we wish we’d had. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your financial life.

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How do we really teach money skills?
How should we teach money skills? Should university be free? How early should we get started?
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Is this 'the World’s Craziest Investor'?
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has made and lost hundreds of billions through bold bets on technology, famously invested in Alibaba before it became a household name and acquired a majority stake in UK-based chip designer ARM after Brexit.
75 min
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The interest rate crisis has just begun
Financial historian Edward Chancellor warns that interest rates could trigger a recession.
75 min
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UK mortgage expert: the key things you need to ...
We get loads of questions about mortgages so we thought today we’d get them answered, along with everything else you need to know.
52 min
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"I was doing everything right…then lost nearly ...
Making Money listener Amy followed 'the right' steps for 15 years, but then one decision ended up costing her tens of thousands of pounds.
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The hidden crisis in the UK economy
Finance author Andrew Craig says we aren't talking about this one big issue with UK plc.
64 min
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UK Budget 2024: Deep dive with two of the UK's ...
We were joined live by Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the FT.
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How to afford a good retirement - 9 levers to b...
Financial planner George Agan lays out several ways to build wealth so you can afford the retirement you want.
64 min
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Labour MP: Why this Budget must tax the rich
Why does wealth inequality matter, how can we tackle it and what happens if we do nothing?
52 min
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How do you make the most of your workplace pens...
How do you stay motivated to save and invest when you are years away from your goals? What's our opinion on future growth for the UK? How do you make the most of your workplace pension?
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What is the best way to save for your children'...
Is risk inherently bad? What can you do to be more patient? What is the best way to save for your children's future? You asked us your biggest question.
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This is how you build wealth - The Plain Bagel
Richard Coffin, aka The Plain Bagel, is one of the biggest financial content creators in the world.
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When’s the best time to sell? Your top investin...
We answer your biggest money questions.
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Is passive investing enough?
We can't count on the next 100 years being the same as the last, says ex-hedge fund analyst Steve Clapham.
60 min
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Explained: Life insurance, income protection & ...
What happens if we don’t cover ourselves from the worst things that can happen?
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Financial Psychotherapist: How do you fix your ...
Vicky Reynal is a financial psychotherapist who deals with a wide range of issues, from overspending to money secrets and self-sabotage.
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Premium bonds vs. high-interest savings account...
What's better: premium bonds or high interest savings accounts? How to efficiently purchase property for your children? You asked us your biggest money questions
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What % do we save a month? Ask Us Anything
Where should you put extra cash: workplace pension, SIPP, or ISA? What % do we save a month?
10 min
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Top economist: The next global crash is inevitable
What will cause the next global meltdown? Watch out for these 3 signs says Linda Yueh is a Professor of Economics at London Business School
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How finance shapes the world
"We live in a world heavily influenced by finance", says Philip Roscoe, author of 'How To Build A Stock Exchange'.
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The UK is the most unequal high-income country
Sir Paul Collier is a world-renowned economist and a former UK government advisor.
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How to close the £100k wealth gap
Women will retire with on average £100k less than men.
54 min
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How even facts can mislead you with money
Alex Edmans is an economist and Professor of Finance at the London Business School. His book looks at how our biases are exploited and what we can do about it.
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Will you be hit by the UK pensions crisis?
A lot of people aren’t saving enough for their retirement and something has to be done about it. Tom McPhail is a pensions industry expert.
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Let's talk - podcast update!
We've got some news...
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