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Join Damien and Andy as they break down personal finance topics including investing, saving, budgeting and more, giving you the tools and knowledge to achieve your financial goals Each week, they cover three topics, cutting through unnecessary financial jargon, providing practical tips and actionable advice to help you make the most of your money. To provide feedback or ideas for future shows, contact: [email protected] or visit https://moneytothemasses.com
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Ep 502 - Changes to Help to Save, the latest on Gold and Warren Buffet insights
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On this week's show Andy explains how the Help to Save scheme works including how you can get a free £1,200 Government bonus. He also discusses the recent changes to eligibility rules that have resulted in over half a million more people now being able to benefit from the scheme. Damien then takes a look at the soaring price of gold, discussing the…
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In this week's podcast, Damien breaks it all down. We explain recent developments (which are changing by the hour), discuss the immediate impact on investments, look at what could unfold in the coming weeks and explain how this might impact your finances. Watch the whole show on YouTube here: Check out this week's …
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Ep 500 - Celebrating our 500th podcast episode
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This week, Damien and Andy recorded their 500th podcast in Spiritland studios in Kings Cross. In this celebration episode they take a look back at the history of the Money to the Masses podcast and how it has evolved from those early days of recording at Andy's house, late at night trying not to wake his children. They share some happy memories and…
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Ep 499 - Best Stocks & Shares ISAs in 2025, EV tax trick & Double-dipping warning
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On this week's show I reveal the best stocks & shares ISAs in 2025, providing a comprehensive review of the leading investment platforms and trading apps in the UK. I analyse the cheapest managed and self-invested ISAs and provide details on how to get the best cashback and fee-free deals when signing up. I also look at recent performance and how t…
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*BONUS PODCAST* - How to build the perfect investment portfolio
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In this bonus episode of the Money to the Masses podcast, Damien is joined by Kyle Caldwell, Funds & Investment Education editor at Interactive Investor. During their chat, they discussed the intricacies of building investment portfolios, focusing on key aspects such as diversification, asset allocation and the importance of understanding fund perf…
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Ep 498 - Tax year checklist, Car finance mis-selling update & Chase bank changes
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On this week's show Damien runs through some of the financial planning considerations ahead of the tax year end. He then gives an important update on the car finance mis-selling scandal, including some important dates for your diary. Damien also explains why you might receive a payout without having to do anything. Finally, Andy explains the change…
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Ep 497 - Best ways to boost your pension & Little-known credit card eligibility tip
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On this week's show Damien explains more than 20 ways to boost your pension pot. Damien also discusses why time is running out for some people aged between 40 and 73 who could boost their state pension by paying voluntary National Insurance contributions. Finally, Andy reveals a little-known tip when checking your eligibility for a credit card offe…
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Ep 496 - Investing correlations, cash ISA raid & Moneyhub alternatives
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On this week's episode Damien discusses the importance of understanding the correlation between different asset classes when building a diversified investment or pension portfolio. He then reveals which assets have been the best portfolio diversifiers and performers over the last 5 years. Damien then takes a look at the best Moneyhub alternatives f…
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Ep 495 - Our best, worst, luckiest and unluckiest money decisions
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On this week's episode Damien and Andy talk about their best and worst money decisions ever. They also discuss how good and bad luck have affected their finances at various points in their lives. Most important of all, Damien explains why it's essential everyone acknowledges the good, the bad, the lucky and unlucky decisions they've made if they ar…
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Ep 494 - Improve your odds of getting a mortgage, maximising pension income & energy price hack
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On this week's episode, we explain how to improve your chances of getting a mortgage. Then, we look at how you can maximise your retirement income by using a combination of annuities and drawdown. Finally, Andy highlights three websites that can help predict upcoming changes to the energy price cap before revealing that it's not too late to fix you…
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