Level Up Financial

Level Up Financial

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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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Level Up Financial

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levelupfinancial.co.uk

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

175. 10 Signs You're Doing Well Financially 31.03.2024

It’s very easy to feel literally poor about our financial standing, but taking a closer look into this may show us a much different reality. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss key signs you are doing better than you think. 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...

174. Childhood Trauma, Therapy & More … Dealing With Financial Shame 24.03.2024

Sometimes the shame people feel about their financial situation will cause them to avoid it altogether. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to deal with financial shame. 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...

173. Anchoring, Emotional Biases & More - The Psychology Behind Why People Are Bad Stock Pickers 17.03.2024

Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the behavioural side to why so many people who choose to invest in individual companies end up losing money. 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...

172. Invest An Extra £5,000 Tax Free - The Spring Budget 10.03.2024

The Chancellor delivered his Spring Budget this week. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss key bits that stood out to them. 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.

171. Just £3K Needed To Buy A £300K Property - 99% Mortgages Coming Soon! 03.03.2024

Government reportedly considering 1% deposit scheme for aspiring buyers. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss what 99% mortgages could mean for first-time buyers as well as the pros and cons. 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 p...

170. Who Owns The Buildings Of Your Favourite Stores/Sites? - Investing In REITs 25.02.2024

A real estate investment trust (“REIT”) is a company that owns, operates or finances income-producing real estate. A REIT provide an investment opportunity, that makes it possible for everyday individuals to benefit from valuable real estate, present the opportunity to access dividend-based income and total returns. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss further. You can learn more about REIts...

169. Save £60K In One Year - Is Group Economics The Answer To Wealth Creation? 18.02.2024

Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the pros and cons of pooling your resources together with trusted individuals to reach a common goal that couldn't have been accomplished otherwise. Thank you to our sponsors of this episode, Magic Mind. To subscribe and get 1 month free of the Magic Mind productivity shot click here: https://www.magicmind.com/wokefinance To get an extra 20% off, use our...

168. Childhood Trauma’s, Shame & More! - What Is Financial Consciousness? 11.02.2024

Join the Woke Finance team as they take a deep dive into the term ‘financial consciousness’ and discuss shifting our mindset to becoming more financially aware to help boost our wealth building journey. Thank you to our sponsors of this episode, Magic Mind. To subscribe and get 1 month free of the Magic Mind productivity shot click here: https://www.magicmind.com/wokefinance To get an extra 20% of...

167. Divorce, Ponzi's, ‘Acting Rich’ & More - We Asked People To Share Their Top Financial Regrets 04.02.2024

We asked 30+ year olds to share top financial mistakes they made on their personal financial journey. Join the Woke Finance as they go over the list and discuss in detail. 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...

166. Are Dividends Still Relevant In 2024? 28.01.2024

Investing in dividends is a strategy many have used in the past to yield significant benefits, particularly for those seeking a consistent source of income. However it does also come with its cons. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss whether investing in dividends is still worth it in 2024. Thank you to our sponsors of this episode, Magic Mind. To subscribe and get 1 month free of Magic Min...

165. Cancer, Diabetes, Mental Health & More - Health Is Wealth - With Dr Aleem O’Balogun - Part 2 21.01.2024

Join the Woke Finance team on this ‘not to be missed’ episode that might change a life! Part 2 of the discussion with Dr Aleem O’Balogun on top health tips. How do we increase our health span and not just our lifespan? How does this relate to our personal finance journey? Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Thank you to our sponsors of this episode, Magic Mind. To su...

164. “My Parents Have Not Written A Will And Brush Off The Idea When I Bring It Up. What Do I Do?” 14.01.2024

60% of adults haven’t done any estate planning for after they’ve passed away. What happens after you’ve lost a loved one? Why is this topic not spoken about much? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss writing wills and planning ahead when it comes to the distribution of financial assets after someone has died. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Thank you to our...

163. Health Is Wealth - How To Increase Our Health Span - With Dr Aleem O’Balogun - Part 1 07.01.2024

An episode that might change a life! Join the Woke Finance team as they welcome Dr Aleem O’Balogun to discuss top health tips. How do we increase our health span and not just our lifespan? How does this relate to our personal finance journey? One not to miss! Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Thank you to our sponsors of this episode, Magic Mind. To subscribe and g...

162. Is It Time To Leave Your Job? 31.12.2023

As we approach the end of the year many are thinking about next steps in their careers. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss when one should consider leaving a job as well as the reasons for deciding to stay! Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Link to episode on career planning with recruitment specialist Tina Ansere: https://soundcloud.com/user-252422126/wf-c...

161. Can We Be Optimistic About The Financial Markets In 2024? 24.12.2023

Towards the end of 2023 we’ve seen sentiments changing for the better, talks of interest rate cuts in the nearby future and inflation slowing down. Can we be optimistic for 2024? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss what we can expect for the financial markets in the next year. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice,...

160. The One Financial Lesson We Learnt In 2023 17.12.2023

There were a lot of ups and downs in 2023. Join the Woke Finance team as both Peter & Jacques reflect on one financial lesson they learnt during the year. 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 person...

159. How To Have An Amazing 2024 - Will Writing, Investing, Life Insurance & Much More 10.12.2023

Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to prepare your finances for 2024, from increasing pension contributions to maximising your investments. An episode not to be missed! 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 advic...

158. Charlie Munger Dies At Age 99 - Reflecting On His Top Quotes 03.12.2023

The legend himself, businessman, investor, and philanthropist Charlie Munger dies at 99. Join the Woke Finance team as they reflect on some of his top quotes that have helped so many over the decades. 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 see...

157. Autumn Statement - Big Changes To ISA’s 26.11.2023

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt recently announced a range of new tax, benefits and savings measures in his Autumn Statement. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss, in particular, the changes made to ISA’s. 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 a...

156. Inflation Falls To Lowest Level In 2 Years - Is It Celebration Time? 19.11.2023

Recent figures show inflation has fallen to 4.6% from 6.7%. How significant is this drop and can the everyday individual start to celebrate? Join the Woke Finance team as they break down these figures and show how things may not be as they might seem. 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...

155. What Would You Do If You Were Given One Million Pounds Today? 12.11.2023

Building wealth over the long term is a key component of the personal finance journey, but what would you do If you were given a large sum of £ today? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss! 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 prof...

154. It's That Time Of The Year Again 05.11.2023

Christmas is around the corner. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss preparing our finances for seasons like the festive one ahead. 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 decisi...

153. "I Loaned A Friend £50 And Was Later Convicted Of Money Laundering" 29.10.2023

Many people fall victim to scams innocently and sometimes willingly partake in fraudulent activity. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the impact of money laundering and top tips on how one can prevent being scammed. Original article here: https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cardsloans/article-12589851/I-loaned-50-friend-six-months-later-convicted-money-laundering.html Sign up to our maili...

152. How To Build A Multi Asset Passive Income Portfolio 22.10.2023

Investing in a range of different asset classes (e.g. equities, bonds, cash and alternatives) is a great way to build a portfolio which pays you an income. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to go about building a multi asset income 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...

151. How To Reprogram Our Minds For Financial Success 15.10.2023

Our relationship to money is shaped by many influences, such as our upbringing, social class, people we hang around with etc. Does your current money mindset lead you to make good financial decisions? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to reprogram our minds to achieve long term financial success. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Disclaimer; We do not...

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