In this episode of The UK Money Podcast, I'm explaining how the UK State Pension works. This is going to be especially important to understand with an election looming, and the State Pension always a hot issue! I also answer some listener questions about how to invest when you're running out of time to retirement, and how to invest for your kids. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Thanks so much to everyone who sent in questions this week, it’s great to be back and I am stoked with the response! On this weeks episode of the show I’m answering a listener question. Aaron has gone through a messy divorce and wants some information on how to deal with paying off debt and getting himself back on his feet. Got a question for me? Email me at jason@jasonmountford.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

...and it feels so good. Excited to be taking the show back to its roots and bringing you advice and information about personal finance and investing in the UK.I'd love to answer the burning questions you've been holding on to for the last year and a bit (ha!), so hit me up at jason@jasonmountford.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week on the show I'm breaking down some of the financial jargon you've surely come across when looking to invest your hard earned cash. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Joined by Peter Komolafe to talk through the latest in the world of investing and personal finance. You may remember Pete from his past appearance on the show, he run the successful Conversation of Money YouTube channel, podcast and Instagram account.He's recently made the jump to the big(ger) screen as well, appearing as an expert on Channel 4's Secret Spenders.Really enjoyed catching up with Pete, I hope you enjoy the episode.You can find Pete on his website, YouTube channel, podcast and Instagram account. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Got a great listener question about margin lending or using leverage to invest on today's show, and I'm also looking at what happens if your investment platform goes bust! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Hello listeners of The Hedge! I'm pumped up today and ready to bring you a fresh episode of the show. I'm trying to put a bit of perspective to the mess that we're in at the moment. It's not all doom and gloom and we have more options than we think! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

A number of different topics on this weeks showing, including a great question from listener Nick. I discussed how to organise paper share certificates that your Mum or Grandad probably has lying around, as well as a rundown on the current state of crypto.I also talk about how different investments often perform during a recession, and what that means for your portfolio.Got questions? HMU @ thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

I'm back on the mic after a couple of weeks off. Thanks for your patience and well wishes. On this week's show, I talk through what it means when we go into a recession and what it might mean for you and your investments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Liquidity. It's a term I throw out all the time when talking about investments, but I don't think I've ever actually explained exactly what it means and why it's so important. So that's the plan for today! I talk through this often glossed over topic, and why it's something you should really be aware of in your own portfolio.If you want more from me, you can find it at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Great show for you this week with Tom Poulter from Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research. Tom is a CFA and is highly knowledgable on investment markets, and I pick his brains on what he thinks is happening in the world right now.If you want to connect with Tom on LinkedIn you can find him here, and if you want to check out the Square Mile podcast, you can find it on this link.As always, if you want more from me, go to thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week I'm talking through some big news stories from the markets, as well as answering a great question from listener Nick. Make sure you head to the website to get loads more free content, and send me your questions that you'd like to see on the show.Head over there now at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Thanks for checking in to this weeks episode of The Hedge! I'm keeping things short and sweet today, with a great email from a listener of the show who has a great tip for people looking to level up their career, and a question on car leasing!If you have questions, make sure you get in touch with me at thehedge.ioTo learn more about the Apprenticeship Levy, go here! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week on the show I'm joined by Laura Davison, a property investor and business owner. I know I talk about property every now and then, but it's usually to say why it's a crap investment! With that in mind, I thought it would be a good idea to get the other side of the argument.If you have questions you'd like to ask for next weeks show, head to thehedge.ioIf you want to connect with Laura on Instagram, here is the link to her account! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

Answering some more listener questions this week! We're talking about focusing on growing income rather than cutting expenses. Yes the cost of living is biting everyone, but let's focus on ways to increase our earnings rather than cutting our expenditure.I talk through some practical ways that families can do this, as well as explaining the FSCS protection on investments and why the ETF VXX has closed.Make sure you join me for Friday Lunch Money on YouTube at 12pm this (and every) Friday! The Hedge YouTube ChannelFind more content from me at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week I''m answering a listener question about ethical investing, which is also known as sustainable investing or ESG investing. I explain why I think the terminology is more marketing buzz than anything, and how to cut through to try and find something that matches your needs.If you have a question you'd like answered on the pod, get in touch at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

On this week's show I'm joined by Nick Bradley, host of the popular podcast Scale Up and private equity expert. Nick has a huge amount of knowledge and experience with growing business and, most importantly, allowing business owners to exit those business for sums of money that change their lives.There are loads of parallels between Nick's approach to business and my approach to financial planning, and I found this a fascinating and insightful interview.You can check out Nick's podcast, Scale Up, on Apple and Spotify.For everything from me, you can go to thehedge.io and to check out the Friday Lunch Money live streams you can go to The Hedge Youtube Channel at 12pm GMT every Friday from the 1st April! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week I've got some questions to answer from listeners of the show. I talk through whether you can pick the bottom of a market downturn, pound cost averaging vs investing in a lump sum, and the importance of investing in yourself.Go check out the website to ask your own questions at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

This week I'm joined on the show by an accountant probably unlike any other accountant you've ever met! Rachel runs a successful accountancy practice with her partner, as well as the successful Instagram account @Accountant_SheWe talk tax, we talk self employment, we talk career changes. If we could all take an ounce of the enthusiasm that Rachel brings to accountancy to our own jobs and careers, we'd probably never have to worry about money again!You can find Rachel at:Instagram: @accountant_sheYouTube: accountant_sheStriveX AccountancyHow to Become an Accountant YouTube video This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com

It doesn't really make sense to talk about anything other than this on this week's episode, yet I am grossly ill-equipped to talk about it in any frame of reference other than investing. So that's what I'm going to do. We can always take lessons from anything horrible that happens around the world, and our power (unfortunately) comes from our money. Getting a handle on your money means that you will have the freedom and flexibility to be able to use that money in a way that helps people.What has been the best financial decision you've ever made? Let me know at thehedge.io This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com