117- Can Money Make You Happy? (Unlocking Financial Wellbeing with Guest Ruth Sturkey)
In this episode Benjamin is joined by Ruth Sturkey, former Chair of the Institute for Financial Wellbeing. Together they discuss how to live a rich and rewarding life and where financial wellbeing fi...
17 Okt 202540min
116- The Two Tests To Tune Out Market Noise
In this episode Benjamin discusses investment market noise and how you can apply two simple tests to check whether you need to pay attention, or tune it out. Why are so few of us successful investors...
10 Okt 202518min
115- Cliff Edges You Need To Know About
The UK financial planning and tax planning landscape often isn't very fair. Small incremental changes to your income and/or asset position can result in punitive tax charges and loss of wealth. Loss ...
2 Okt 202525min
114- Budget 2025 Special, What Should You Do?
With Rachel Reeves' budget on the 26th November fast approaching, the storms of speculation are circling! In this episode Benjamin reviews the current rumour mill and provides a take on what you shoul...
26 Sep 202519min
113- Marshmallows and Your Financial Planning
In this episode Benjamin (somehow) manages to link marshmallows with good financial planning. Delayed gratification is an important concept when it comes to your personal finances. Perhaps an experi...
19 Sep 202518min
112- Investing Demystified (With Guest Lars Kroijer, Former Hedge Fund Manager)
In this episode Benjamin is joined by Lars Kroijer, former hedge fund manager to discuss Lars' journey from believing he had an 'edge' when it comes to investing, to recognising our limitations. Toge...
12 Sep 202555min
111- Can You Pay Into A Pension After You Retire?
Seems absurd doesn't it? Why on earth would you choose to pay into a pension when you are already retired? Isn't the whole point of a pension to take you to retirement? Benjamin challenges the norma...
5 Sep 202519min
110- Financial Freedom Is Not The Same As Financial Independence
In this episode Benjamin discusses the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early) and cautions why relying on this may mean you're missing the entire point. Financial freedom is another way ...
29 Aug 202518min
