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.

Contact us: makingmoney@getmost.co.uk

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How To
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Ask us anything: Christmas edition - would you ...
Would you rather have a gift of a million pounds or 5k per month? What would we do if we lost all our savings and had to start again?
9 min
102
Ask us anything: What's the key lesson from leg...
What is the one key lesson we can learn from Charlie Munger’s legacy? What are the true risks of doing nothing with your money? What did your parents teach you about money?
9 min
103
Where do your taxes actually go?
Only two things in life are guaranteed - death and, yeah, that old chestnut.
59 min
104
7 ways your brain makes you poorer
Warren Buffet has a great technique for learning from his biased decisions.
54 min
105
How to invest in single stocks (but why you pro...
Very few stock-pickers beat the market over the long term but this is how you might go about it.
62 min
106
How to improve your credit score
Credit scores aren't rocket science but they can have a big impact on your opportunities.
39 min
107
How do your finances compare to average?
Tips to cross the gender, ethnicity and general pay gaps.
46 min
108
How to handle property in the new world of inte...
The property market in the UK has changed for good.
57 min
109
How to start investing: picking the right index...
Decoding the confusing information on investment platforms.
36 min
110
Deborah Meaden: Money shouldn't be the goal
The Dragon lays out her rules for success.
48 min
111
The one thing to invest in (to beat 95% of prof...
It seems counter-intuitive but it's true.
57 min
112
Ask us anything: How to get to £2 million using...
How does Damo plan to get to £2 million in his ISA? What is the worst stock we've ever invested in? Do we step in when we see friends/family making terrible financial decisions?
10 min
113
Ask us anything: What is the secret to quick we...
What is the secret to quick wealth? When should you set up a limited company? Where should you store your emergency fund?
11 min
114
Ask us anything: Should you overpay your mortga...
Is overpaying your mortgage a good investment compared to other things like a pension or an ISA? Should you transfer your ISA out of a managed fund to get out of paying a 1.5% fee?
13 min
115
Ask us anything: What will interest rates be in...
What will interest rates be in 2/5 years? Rishi Sunak says wages are driving inflation: is that really the case? Should the government raise interest rates or taxes?
14 min
116
Ask us anything: Is it better to keep money in ...
Is it better to keep money in cash or invest right now? What do we think of AI investment tools?
16 min
117
Ask us anything: Do you need a financial adviser?
Do you need a financial adviser? What have Damo and T changed about their approaches since starting the pod?
9 min
118
Ask us anything: How has being parents affected...
Has being parents affected the kinds of decisions we make? Where should a higher rate taxpayer who has maxed out ISAs and premium bonds put their money?
8 min
119
Ask us anything: Should I overpay my student lo...
Should I overpay my student loan or invest with my yearly bonus? What does T actually do?
11 min
120
Ask us anything: How do you talk to your partne...
How do you talk to your partner about money? Can I keep balance transferring 0% interest credit cards forever?
13 min
121
Ask us anything: What should we teach kids abou...
What should kids be taught about money? What should you do with a lump sum right now?
13 min
122
Ask us anything: When should you get out of an ...
When should you get out of an investment? Why is your money not growing quickly enough?
9 min
123
Ask us anything: Is gold a good investment?
When is enough, enough? Is gold a good investment? Will the stock market keep rising?
13 min
124
S1E13: The basics checklist - are you on track ...
If you can get the basics right, you’re going to put yourself in a very strong position.
27 min
125
S1E12: How to sort your pension & retire well
Your pension pot is probably the biggest asset you’re going to have but are you treating it like that?
53 min