AJ Bell Money Matters

In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Jenny explore why more couples are having conversations about protecting their finances before (and after) tying the knot. They’re joined by family law expert Susie Barter, partner at Burgess Mee, who explains what prenups are, who might benefit from them, and how they work in practice. From protecting family house deposits and inheri...

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura take a closer look at the growing trend of solo travel, particularly among women, and what it tells us about changing attitudes to money, independence and life priorities. They discuss how to plan financially for travel at different stages of life – whether you're building a savings pot for a short-term trip or making sure your...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Sarah are breaking down how global events affect the prices you see in day-to-day life. Inflation and interest rates fluctuate with both global and national turbulence, and whether you're seeing rising fuel prices or changes to your weekly shop, our experts remove the jargon. We're also joined by Rachel Springall from MoneyFacts to understa...

On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Danni is joined by a new member of the team Eve Maddock-Jones to dig into alternative investments. From handbags to art, property to precious metals, alternative investments are one way to make sure your hard-earned nest eggs don’t sit in just one basket. With gold becoming a popular choice as its price hit a record high earlier in the ye...

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni is joined by AJ Bell experts Rachel Vahey and Charlene Young to share their thoughts on our new gender pension gap report. We explore the financial pressures women face in their late 20s and 30s, from childcare and career breaks to part-time work and pension blind spots. We look at why retirement savings often take a back seat, plus pract...

In this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Charlene are joined by Georgina Brittain from JP Morgan as they discuss how to keep a cool head when markets get choppy. As a fund manager who has worked through several stock market crashes, Georgina shares her wisdom and tips to look after your investments with a long-term view.

In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura break down how to start the new tax year by investing. We're diving into allowances, key dates, debt, emergency funds, budgeting and building a long-term view with the right types of accounts to look after future-you.

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura are joined by Olivia Bowen from Castlefield to talk about wills. We're determined to break down taboos around money, and talking about finances in relation to death is both generally seen as a no-go and also one of the most important decisions you can make. March is Free Wills month so what better time to discuss common mishaps, pensi...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we're joined by tech start-up CEO Victoria Smith and tech recruiter Claire Simpson to share their career tips. Both finance and tech are still male-centric sectors, so how can women help shape company policies and boost their career prospects? We also discuss the key role of a good mentor and why a battle with confidence can hold women back.

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura are joined by financial psychotherapist and author Vicky Reynal. With couples mainly arguing about overspending and not saving for the future*, and younger couples having more disagreements about finances than those in retirement, we wanted to get to the bottom of the trend. Understanding why emotions are heavily linked to money, and...

In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura are joined by financial planner Kat Lowers, to discuss the sneaky effects of lifestyle creep. It may not be obvious at first, but when given a pay rise, many find the extra cash each month is disappearing as lifestyle creep takes hold. So how can you be aware of it and also enjoy good spending and saving habits?

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura are joined by AJ Bell expert Hannah Williford as they share simple habits that make a big difference to your wallet. Whether you fall foul of auto-renewals for things like insurance, forget how many subscriptions you've signed up to, or keep forgetting to pay future-you at the start of the month, no matter your level of financia...

On this week's AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we are celebrating our 100th episode! Laura and Danni are reflecting on their financial journeys and setting new year's resolutions. We hear from some of our most popular podcast guests and hear how their finances have changed since their interviews including Laura Ann Moore, Kalpana Fitzpatrick and Rachel Peru. The team also reveal that there are some...

On the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast this week, Danni and Laura reveal that more than half of Brits in relationships are keeping some spending secret from their partner - find out what they’re buying. We also hear from Abbie Glew, accountant at The Orenda Collective - as 2025 comes to an end, the deadline for self-assessment tax returns draws closer. But how do you know if you need to file one? We...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura explain how finances have changed in the past 50 years for women in the UK. We also speak to Elena Assimakolpoulos, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, who shares her top tips on making money from side hustles. From starting with selling books and then clothes in 2021, she's been able to make it her full time job an...

In this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss how taxes could change in this month's Budget, and break down what they actually mean for your finances. Ahead of International Men's Day, we also hear from Lee Chambers from Male Allies UK, who helps challenge systems and barriers that historically elevate men and leave women behind. He shines a light on how men...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Charlene discuss rumours about the upcoming budget and how they could affect your finances. We also hear from Alex Farrell from the AJ Bell Investments team as we answer one of our listeners' questions. We're all about removing jargon, so what does active investing and passive investing mean? We're breaking down firstly what ETFs and funds...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura share tips on how to keep your finances safe from cyber attacks. With M&S and Jaguar Land Rover facing cyberattacks, what steps can you take to look after your money? We also hear from ex-wealth manager Zoe Burt as she helps de-jargon economics. The UK economy is frequently in the news and impacts our household finances, but with...

This week Danni and Laura simplify the complicated rules and thresholds around inheritance tax. We also speak to Lisa Webster, AJ Bell's senior technical consultant, about how to prepare for retirement considering women tend to have longer lives than men. The gender pension gap affects single women the most, so what steps can you take now to look after future-you? Life has a particular way of thro...

On the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast this week, Danni and Charlene discuss how the gender pension gap varies from state pension to private pensions, and why this matters for your retirement planning. We also speak to Chair of The 30% Club, Pavita Cooper, about how to get ahead in the workplace. She shares her top tips to gaining a promotion, insightful observations about social media's influence o...

On this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss a whopping gender gap when parents gift money to their children, and why this strangely might not be such bad news. We also hear from Liz Dimmock, CEO and founder of mentoring enterprise Moving Ahead. From a corporate life to following her instincts, and now supporting women across the UK get the help they need to...

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss common financial changes in the summer months with both of them on the cusp of big life events. We also speak to Anna Hemmings, chief executive of our charity partner Smart Works. The mission? To support unemployed women across the UK who need help getting into work through coaching, clothing and confidence. Anna shares...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss parental leave with a focus on paternity pay as the government plans an overhaul that benefits not only the economy, but also women's wallets. We're also joined by our guest Funmi Olufunwa, a financial educator, qualified mortgage adviser and finance lawyer, who recently gave evidence to the Treasury Committee about the Lifeti...

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss how to spot an investing scam and when a finfluencer's posts online are too good to be true. We also speak to best-selling author and life coach Linda Davies about her extraordinary life. She shares how she started out on Wall Street in the world of investment banking to save up to become a best-selling author, as well a...

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss new legislation being proposed around Buy Now Pay Later schemes. As these loans become increasingly popular, do consumers really understand what they're signing up for, and why has it taken so long for regulators to step in? We also hear from Troy Asset Management's Charlotte Yonge as we talk through how to focus on long-term...