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

125. Borrowing On Car Finance Hits Record Highs 16.04.2023

Borrowing on car finance has hit record highs. Join the Woke Finance team in a quick fire episode where they discuss their thoughts as to why so many people are taking out debt on cars, especially during a cost of living crisis. 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 yo...

124. How To Do A Personal Finance Review 09.04.2023

Regularly reviewing where you are with your personal finances is a crucial part of the wealth building journey. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to carry out a personal finance review. 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...

123. Key Considerations For Tax Year End 02.04.2023

The tax year end in the UK is upon us (5th April). Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss key considerations to think about before and after this date. 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...

122. Managing Money Series - Married With Children 26.03.2023

Managing money can be different depending on where one is in their life. Join the Woke Finance team on this episode as they discuss managing finances in married couples with children. 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 ad...

121. Managing Money Series - Young Couple With No Children 19.03.2023

Managing money can be different depending on where one is in their life. Join the Woke Finance team on this episode as they discuss managing finances in couples with no children. 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...

120. Managing Money Series - Single Young Adult 12.03.2023

Managing money can be different depending on where one is in their life. Join the Woke Finance team on this episode as they discuss managing finances as a single young adult. 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 befo...

119. What Is Negative Equity On A House & What To Do About It 05.03.2023

Negative equity on a home can be a daunting experience. Join the Woke Finance team as they discus what is negative equity and what to do about it. 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 finan...

118. How To Prepare Financially For Being Made Redundant 26.02.2023

'More than 102000 workers in U.S. based tech companies have been laid off in mass job cuts so far in 2023', 'Ford to cut nearly including 1,300 jobs in UK', 'Deliveroo cuts 350 jobs, after fall in online orders'. Increased job losses is a common symptom of economic turmoil. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how we can stay prepared financially in the unfortunate event of being made redund...

117. How To Invest According To Our Values 19.02.2023

Terms such as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) or ethical investing have become hugely popular in recent times. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how we can invest according to our own values. 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...

116. Hidden Signs You're Doing Better Financially Than You Think 12.02.2023

In such difficult times, not all is doom and gloom. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss hidden signs that you may be doing better financially thank you think. 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...

115. How To Keep Wealth Within The Family 05.02.2023

Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss the conversations we need to be having in order to keep wealth within the family for generations to come. 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...

114. Be Different Or Be Broke 29.01.2023

Broke is living paycheck to paycheck with no savings. Broke is being in debt up to your eyeballs. Broke is buying a brand new piece of furniture because you can “afford” the monthly payments but not having enough in your bank account to cover a £1,000 emergency. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how one can break this vicious cycle we often find ourselves in. Sign up to our mailing list v...

113. Why So Many Professional Sportspeople Declare Bankruptcy After Retirement 22.01.2023

Recently a former professional footballer declared bankruptcy. Stats show that professional sportspeople falling into this situation is not unusual. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how people earning high wages can easily end up in such debt. 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 o...

112. Is Making Passive Income A Myth? 15.01.2023

We've all heard 'how you can make passive income' from financial guru's, but how true is this? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss whether making passive income is a myth or a reality. 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...

111. How To Pay Less On Mortgage Payments 08.01.2023

There are a few different ways to reduce monthly mortgage payments. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss these strategies. 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.

110. Dividend Payments Look Set To Hit A Record High In 2023 01.01.2023

Dividend payments look set to hit a record high in 2023. Join the Woke Finance team as they share their thoughts on this and on how investors can take advantage of this news. 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 befo...

109. 2022 Review 25.12.2022

Join the Woke Finance team as they reflect on some of their achievements and learnings from 2022. 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.

108. Getting Your Finances Ready For 2023 18.12.2022

As we gear up for 2023, join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how we might want to tailor our approach in preparing our finances for the unique year ahead of us. 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 makin...

107. Stop Pension Contributions To Cope With The Current Times? 11.12.2022

One in six workers have cut back on pension saving to cope with rising bills. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss whether it's worth cutting back on pension contributions to cope with the current costs of living. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Sign up to our Patreon and get exclusive podcast episodes; www.patreon.com/WokeFinance Disclaimer; We do not give...

106. Is It Worth Paying Off Your Student Loan Early? 04.12.2022

In the current times, is it worth trying to pay off your student loan debt early? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Watch our latest youtube clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt7xGf_MrU Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and our own opinions. Please do your own due diligence an...

105. From Sudan To The UK - With Football Coach Teng Deng - Part 3 27.11.2022

A MUST LISTEN!! Third and final part of the talk and share session with football coach Teng Deng who shares his experiences of his journey from growing up in Sudan, playing football in several different countries, advice for young talent, overt racism living in the UK, the best financial decisions he's made and much much more. Listen to part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/user-252422126/97-from-su...

104. Live Debate - Investing In Stocks Vs Property - Part 2 20.11.2022

Join part two of Woke Finance's live audience debate with guest speakers Jacques Opoku and Pelumi Solaru arguing for investing in stocks vs property respectively. An episode not to miss. Catch the full debate and video on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt7xGf_MrU Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Sign up to our Patreon and get exclusive podca...

103. Live Debate - Investing In Stocks Vs Property - Part 1 13.11.2022

Join Woke Finance's first live audience debate with guest speakers Jacques Opoku and Pelumi Solaru arguing for investing in stocks vs property respectively. An episode not to miss. Catch the full debate and video on our youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVt7xGf_MrU Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Sign up to our Patreon and get exclusive podcast epi...

102. Interest Rates Are Rising! Should I I Save Or Invest My Money? 06.11.2022

With interest rates rapidly increasing, should people be focused on putting more of their money in savings accounts instead of investing it? Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss. Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Sign up to our Patreon and get exclusive podcast episodes; www.patreon.com/WokeFinance Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather e...

101. Preparing Financially For Christmas 30.10.2022

A Christmas like no other is around the corner. Join the Woke Finance team as they discuss how to prepare financially for this festive season and why planning early is key! Sign up to our mailing list via our website: www.wokefinance.co.uk Sign up to our Patreon and get exclusive podcast episodes; www.patreon.com/WokeFinance Disclaimer; We do not give out financial advice, but rather education and...

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