Level Up Financial
Level Up Financial
Money affects all of us, but most of aren't taught how to handle it. Level Up (previously The Woke Finance Podcast) is a personal finance podcast hosted by Jacques and Peter, two friends from Hackney, East London, who are on a mission to change that. Through their social enterprise Level Up Financial Education CIC, they've spent years delivering financial education to young people across the UK and this podcast is that same energy, open to everyone. The conversations demystify money management, budgeting, debt, and investing by breaking down complex concepts into simple, relatable terms. From...
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
225. Trump Tariffs, Recession, China’s Response and More! 13.04.2025 27:56
This week we saw the biggest and quickest declines in the stock market since they were gripped by the panic of the pandemic in early 2020. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss what has caused this (e.g. Trump tariffs) and how investors can respond. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our...
224. Are We Heading For A Recession In 2025? 30.03.2025 23:57
Some economic reports are currently placing the odds on a recession in 2025 at 40%. Join the Woke Finance as they discuss this and how to prepare for such times. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any...
223. When To Pay Tax On Savings & More! Things To Prepare For Before Tax Year End 23.03.2025 37:27
Tax year end is fast approaching and there is much to do to ensure we are making best use of tax efficient products made available to us. Join the Woke Finance team they discuss things we need to get in order before the tax year end. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please...
222. Is 2025 A Time To Invest In REITs? - REITS Vs Property Investing & More! 05.03.2025 34:13
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are making a comeback from their post-pandemic downturn—and with the sector still lagging the stock market, is 2025 a perfect time to buy at an attractive discount? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss pros and cons of REIts, REITs vs investing in properties & more. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not...
221. Money Conversations To Have With Your Partner Before Long Term Commitment 26.02.2025 34:04
Speaking about money is a good foundation for even bigger conversations in relationships. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss some questions one should ask their partner before going into a long term commitment. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due...
220. Is It Time To Leave The UK? 16.02.2025 26:27
A record 10,000+ millionaires left the UK in 2024. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the topical question, 'is it time to leave the UK?' Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any personal financ...
219. ‘Millennials’ Net Worth Has Quadrupled, But There’s A Catch— ‘Phantom Wealth’ 09.02.2025 18:28
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss why many people have accumulated some form of wealth but don’t feel wealthy. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any personal finance decisions.
218. Is It Time To Add Bonds To Your Portfolio? 26.01.2025 33:35
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss all things bonds and whether investors need to prioritise them when thinking about a well diversified portfolio. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any perso...
217. We Asked ChatGPT “What Do Most People Struggle With When It Comes To Investing?” 19.01.2025 37:52
Join the Woke Finance team as they continue to play around with ChatGPT to understand what people struggle with when it comes to investing to build wealth. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any perso...
216. We Ask ChatGPT What Are The Top Personal Finance Dilemmas - Part 2 12.01.2025 46:02
Join the Woke Finance team for the second part of the episode where they discuss the top personal finance dilemmas people face according to ChatGPT. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any personal fin...
215. We Ask ChatGPT What Are The Top Personal Finance Dilemmas People Face - Part 1 05.01.2025 39:00
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the top personal finance dilemmas people face according to ChatGPT. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any personal finance decisions.
214. Three Financial Pitfalls Of Rich People Who Became Poor 29.12.2024 37:12
We’ve seen many examples of people who have accumulated a large amount of wealth end up losing it due to different financial pitfalls. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss some of these in detail and how anyone on their personal finance journey can avoid them. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather educat...
213. Is It Worth Setting Up A Side Hustle In 2025? 22.12.2024 40:00
Side hustles are becoming more and more popular. But is it worth having one in the future? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the pros and cons of having a side hustle as well as whether they think people should prioritise them in 2025 and beyond. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our...
212. The Best Investment Strategy For 2025 15.12.2024 25:23
212. The Best Investment Strategy For 2025 Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss what is the best investment strategy to implement ahead of 2025 and beyond. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any...
211. Preparing Your Finances For 2025 - Investing, Debt, Insurance, Career Development & More! 08.12.2024 39:36
Join the Woke Finance team for their annual episode where they take a deep dive into how one can best prepare their finances for the following year. On this episode the team touch on a variety of topics ahead of 2025, a must listen!! Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please...
210. Written In 1949 By Warren Buffet's Mentor - Is 'The Intelligent Investor' Still Relevant? 01.12.2024 34:37
2024 marks 75 years since Benjamin Graham’s ‘The Intelligent Investor’ was released. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the key principles from the book and if they are still relevant today. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek...
209. "Never Too Young To Start" - Biggest Financial Mistakes Young People Make 24.11.2024 17:30
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the top mistakes young people make and how we can learn from them whatever our age. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice before making any personal finance decisions.
208. Should You Invest In Gold? 17.11.2024 23:14
Gold is one of many assets we can invest in. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the benefits of investing in gold and if this is something people should consider putting money into. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professio...
207. The 5 Stages Of The Wealth Pyramid - Which Level Are You On? 10.11.2024 43:47
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the different stages of the wealth pyramid when trying to build wealth, from struggling to make ends meet to becoming truly financially independent. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek profess...
206. Paying Homage 03.11.2024 21:37
Join the Woke Finance team as they wrap up the Black History Month series paying homage to a few of the many black people inspiring a generation in the personal finance space! Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence and seek professional advice bef...
205. Paying The Black Tax 27.10.2024 28:58
The Black tax refers to the financial burden borne by Black people who have achieved a level of success and who provide support to less financially secure family members. Join the Woke Finance team as they take a deeper dive into this topic. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions....
204. ‘Black Wealth To Fall To £0 By 2053’ - 4 Ways For Black People To Build Wealth 20.10.2024 29:12
Starling stats show median wealth in black community will fall to zero by 2053. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how black people can build wealth and cancel these stats. Do you want to get free shares worth up to £100? Join Trading 212 Invest with our link, and we will both get free shares. https://www.trading212.com/invite/FMqJzGk5 Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokef...
203. Ownership, Consumerism And More - How Can Black People Close The Racial Wealth Gap 13.10.2024 55:08
Research by the Resolution Foundation shows a huge wealth gap between ethnic groups in the UK (as well as in the US). People from Black African backgrounds typically hold the least wealth, less than one-eighth of the wealth held by White British. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how black people can help close the racial wealth gap. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefi...
202. Gambling, Luxury Cars & More - Biggest Wealth Killers 06.10.2024 34:34
Wealth killers are those sneaky habits and influences that silently drain your finances. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the biggest wealth killers that can stifle our personal finance journey. Do you want to get free shares worth up to £100? Join Trading 212 Invest with our link, and we will both get free shares. https://www.trading212.com/invite/FMqJzGk5 Sign up to our mailing list vi...
201. Six Money Habits That Have Changed Our Lives 29.09.2024 27:59
Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss money habits that have changed their lives. Do you want to get free shares worth up to £100? Join Trading 212 Invest with our link, and we will both get free shares. https://www.trading212.com/invite/FMqJzGk5 Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own...
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