Medics Money podcast

Dr Hussain Gandhi is a doctor with a very interesting and useful side hustle. In this episode he gives us some tips for starting a side hustle, some great productivity hacks and the future of online conferences.  We also find out why Dr Gandalf is the father of the Medics' Money podcast. Dr Gandalf on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3vaxQcvaxJ0xH6080x4Asw Dr Gandalf on Twitter  h ttps:/...

Unless you want to earn every penny of your wealth working at the coalface until you reach retirement, you need an alternative income and investing could be it. Thanks to compound interest - the earlier you start investing the better. In this episode we give you everything you need to get started. We talk about stocks v bonds v cash v property. The importance of matching your risk to your portfoli...

On todays episode Dr David Warriner tells us about a common tax rebate pitfall and how to avoid it. We also talk about working LTFT as a Cardiology Consultant, using Twitter to enhance your career (didn't mention donuts). Also writing books and riding bikes. Download a tax guide here  https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/free-guide/ Download a free financial ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook...

In this episode we find out why Eds been off the podcast for a while. We answer a listeners question and then Ed takes us on a deep dive into National Insurance. As you'll see its very easy for doctors, especially locums or those with more than one employer to overpay National Insurance. The blog that accompanies this episode is here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/national-insurance-doctors/ Downlo...

Two part NHS Pensions podcast special. This week we will be discussing how two recent legal cases bought by Fire-fighters and Judges (McCloud and Sargeant), affects the NHS pension. If you haven't listened to last weeks episode on the basics of the NHS Pension scheme definitely listen to that first, unless you're already an expert. We asked Specialist Medical IFA Rachael Hall to tell us why two re...

Two part NHS Pensions podcast special. Next week we will be discussing how a recent legal case affects the NHS pension. But before we get into detail next week, we start with a beginners guide to the NHS Pension. We asked Specialist Medical IFA Rachael Hall to give us an overview of the NHS pension. We talk about the differences between the 1995, 2008 and 2015 schemes including accrual rates, lump...

Brand new feature - The Medics' Money Clinic where we diagnose and treat a Medics Money podcast listeners financial ailments. This week Guy Roper, Chartered Financial Planner helps Alex (GP) and George (ST6) with cashflow budgeting, getting the right protection, saving for the future and helps them with their aim of not working until 68. Contact Guy for your diagnosis and treatment plan here  http...

In this episode we hear from Dr Abdullah Albeyatti, MBBS BSc MRCS (ENT) MRCGP who has used bitcoin technology to improve the sharing of medical records. He's raised $24 million, is the CEO of a large company, still works as a doctor and somehow also finds time to help Medics' Money. He's got some great insights in to developing a portfolio career with "side hustles" and even offers some top financ...

Do you want to make money from smoking, petrochemical companies and other peoples misery? Nope, neither do I. In this episode we discuss making money ethically. More information on ESG here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ethical-investing-advice-for-doctors/ You can contact Guy Roper here  https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/accountant/sunrise-independent-financial-advisers/

On this episode we are joined by Medics' Money reader Dr Emma Thurston who has used the principles of FIRE (see Ep 7) to train LTFT and develop her interest in wellness. We talk about how money can bring you happiness. How breathing exercises can make a day on call less stressful and Emma shares her tips on how doctors can deal with burnout. Read more about Emma here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/...

If FIRE training triggers thoughts of mandatory FIRE safety training, you’ll be relieved to hear I’m NOT about to patronise you on whether to use the powder or water extinguisher on a live electrical fire. The FIRE I want to tell you about is Financial Independence Retire Early.  This is the FIRE training that can help doctors have the freedom to work when and how they want without worrying about...

In this episode we give you an overview of financial planning for doctors. Why you need a plan? How to make a plan? Why spending less than you earn paying yourself first are  important. How protect your future? What qualifications do financial advisers have and how can you find a reputable adviser? It's a long one and summarises a lot of topics. You can contact Guy Roper here  https://www.medicsmo...

10 high impact financial tips for junior doctors (and some Jaffa Cake tax trivia).  All the 10 tips are summarised in our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ From the Medics Money podcast studio ;-)  me and Ed relive our youth and reminisce about our F1 years. Tip 1 - Use ESR to keep your payslips, P60 and the ESSENTIAL pension document all doctors need. Tip 2 - Got student debt?...

On todays episode we demystify doctors tax codes. Why might the standard tax code of 1250L be right for most people, but WRONG for most doctors? How can you fix your tax code yourself without phoning HMRC or NHS payroll? Tommy didn't do his homework last week but Ed comes to the rescue with more devastating tax trivia around P45, P60 and IR35. Fix your tax code here  https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/...

What did we do when we couldn't get PPE to keep safe on the frontline of the Covid-19 pandemic? We commandeered the Rolls Royce factory and made our own PPE obviously. No really, we did. This is the story of how we did it. The introduction is also SUPER special. Although this episode is nothing to do with making better financial decisions, it's everything to do with documenting and acknowledging t...

This episode we talk you through our step by step guide to claiming a tax rebate.  Download a guide - https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/free-guide/ Want top stay up to date with the latest financial information for doctors? Join 21,000 doctors receiving free financial CPD via email by downloading our free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebook/ Follow us on Twitter  https://twitter.com/medicsm...

Act 1 Scene 1 of the Medics' Money podcast in which Ed and Tommy discuss how their personal financial journeys led them to set up Medics' Money. What life changing event led Ed to quit his accountancy career and re-train as a doctor? What did Tommy learn from paying off £85,000 of Medical School debt? Join 20,000 email subscribers and download your free ebook here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/ebo...

The Medics' Money podcast helps doctors and other professionals make better financial decisions by giving them the financial education they need. Hosted by Dr Tommy Perkins and Dr Ed Cantelo, who is not only a GP but also a Chartered Accountant and Tax Adviser. You can read more about us here https://www.medicsmoney.co.uk/why-doctors-started-medics-money/