Podcast Episodes

The golden age of returns is over - Stock market expert

Whenever you see long-term stock market averages quoted, chances are they come from Elroy Dimson’s research. Together with Mike Staunton and Paul Marsh, Dimson co-authored The Triumph of the Optimist…

Published on 6 hours ago

100th episode: This changed how we invest

It’s our 100th episode—has the podcast changed how we invest? What was our favourite episode? Who’s taller? We’re picking your questions out of a hat and answering some from past guests, including Me…

Published on 1 week ago

Is now a good time to invest in gold?

Is gold a good investment? It recently hit its highest price in real terms since the 1980s, but is it worth it? Ramin Nakisa is host of Pensioncraft and a friend of the podcast. 

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Published on 2 weeks ago

How to fix your pension before it's too late

Are you making the most of your pension? Most people aren’t — and it could be costing them thousands. Journalist Alice Guy is former Head of Pensions at Interactive Investor and a qualified chartered…

Published on 3 weeks ago

The next economic shift has just begun

Can AI boost living standards like the Industrial Revolution did—or will it be humanity’s last invention? Andrew Leigh is an economist, Australian MP and author of ‘The Shortest History of Economics’…

Published on 4 weeks ago

How parents raise bad investors

Are you teaching your children the right things about money? What is the impact of poor financial education? Do children who are paid for chores fail to learn responsibility? Louise Hill is the co-fo…

Published on 1 month ago

Do we need to change our minds about index funds?

What happens when the market changes — and you don’t? Can sticking to your strategy be the biggest risk of all? What can we learn from investors who failed to adapt? Tim Harford is an economist, jou…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

ARCHIVE: How do you fix your money issues?

Vicky Reynal is a financial psychotherapist who deals with a wide range of issues, from overspending to money secrets and self-sabotage. Her book, ⁠Money on Your Mind⁠ looks at how we can develop a b…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to do when you disagree about money

Do you and your partner disagree when it comes to investing? Are you a saver while they’re a spender — or is it the other way around? Does a 50/50 split feel unfair? Sara Jane Maxwell is a financial …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is buy-to-let dead?

Is buy-to-let dead in the UK - and should it be? Rob Dix, one of the founders of Property Hub and both a landlord and tenant, breaks down how various factors have reshaped the market. With landlord n…

Published on 2 months ago