Damien Fahy
The Money To The Masses Podcast
Join Damien and Andy as they break down personal finance topics including investing, saving, budgeting and more, giving you the tools and knowledge to achieve your financial goalsEach week, they cover three topics, cutting through unnecessary financial jargon, providing practical tips and actionable advice to help you make the most of your money. To provide feedback or ideas for future shows, contact: damien@moneytothemasses.com or visit https://moneytothemasses.com
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Damien Fahy
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
What a difference a month makes - Damien's Market Update 07.09.2022 14:54
Welcome to Damien's Market Update for September 2022. Every month Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your monthly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his monthly insights on our Youtube channel
Ep 382 - Mortgage reality check & should you fix your energy bills now 04.09.2022 36:50
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's episode Damien discusses the latest interest rate predictions, what you should be doing now even if you are on a fixed rate deal and a rare bit of good news for those looking to fix their mortgage with their current lender. With the energy price cap due to increase by 80% in October, fixing your...
Ep 381 - Little-known insurance tips, Home buyer insurance & Help to build explained 21.08.2022 32:00
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's team takeover podcast special Lauren reveals some little-known insurance tips that can prevent you from unknowingly invalidating your insurance. Harvey joins the show to talk about the insurance policies you should consider when buying a house for the first time. Finally, Andy talks about the Help to bu...
Ep 380 - Throwback special: Ways to boost your pension & 2023 state pension prediction 14.08.2022 22:19
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's throwback special podcast Damien discusses the news that retirees could be in line to receive a £2,000 boost to their state pension over the next two years under the Government's triple lock promise. Nothing is guaranteed, however, and so in light of the recent triple lock suspension for the 2022/23 tax...
Ep 379 - Value investing opportunities, income protection hacks & apple pay scam 07.08.2022 40:03
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien discusses the value opportunities that have emerged following this year's equity market slump. Harvey reveals the little-known income protection hacks and benefits that can make this type of insurance invaluable. Finally, Damien talks about the new Apple Wallet scam and discusses how to s...
Is there a new equity bull market in the making? - Damien's Market Update 05.08.2022 7:36
Welcome to Damien's Market Update. Every month Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your monthly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his monthly insights on our Youtube channel
Ep 378 - Investment trust biases, Vanguard Lifestrategy downside & new Consumer Duty rules 31.07.2022 35:08
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien talks about the biases that exist with investment trusts and how they differ from unit trusts. Damien also explains the downside of Vanguard's LifeStrategy funds and why they have struggled in recent months. Finally, Damien and Andy talk about the new Consumer Duty, a package of re...
Ep 377 - Best way to take money abroad, summer portfolio update & utility bill compensation rights 24.07.2022 37:52
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien explains the best and cheapest ways to spend money on holiday. Damien also reviews the performance of the summer investment portfolio, a concept that harnesses the "Sell in May and go away" adage. Finally, Andy explains your rights and the compensation you can claim if your water, gas or...
Ep 376 - Key to budgeting success, researching investment fund alternatives & ghost broker scams 17.07.2022 28:18
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien explains the key to success when it comes to sticking to a budget. Damien also reveals the best way to find and compare investment funds when your choice is limited by your investment platform. Finally, Damien provides a warning about ghost brokers and how they are scamming people looking...
Ep 375 - What schools don't teach you about money 10.07.2022 45:28
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien is joined by work experience student Rihanna, who recently spent time with the Money to the Masses team. Damien covers some of the key topics that he believes should be taught in all UK schools. Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full l...
Keep a close eye on commodity prices - Damien's Market Update 08.07.2022 9:23
Welcome to Damien's Market Update. Every month Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your monthly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his monthly insights on our Youtube channel
Ep 374 - Dr Copper, the financial cost of cancer & interest-free loans 03.07.2022 40:37
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien discusses why the price of copper is so important to everyone and not just those who invest (HINT: it could tell us about the chances of a recession). Damien also discuss the financial impact of a cancer diagnosis with Harvey and the steps you can take to minimise it. Finally, Laura expla...
Ep 373 - Financial planning when markets crash, mortgage affordability rule change & rail travel refund rights 26.06.2022 37:10
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien answers a listener's question regarding how to make investment decisions when markets are volatile. Laura then joins the show to explain a recent rule change by the Bank of England which removes the need for lenders to carry out stress testing. Finally, after the UK's biggest rail strike...
Ep 372 - Retirement spending truths, remortgage hack & apps to cut your food bill 19.06.2022 25:55
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien discusses the research analysing the trends in retirement spending, including how spending typically increases when you first retire and then doesn't fall as fast as most people think. Damien also reveals the implications of the research on saving for your retirement. Next, Damien...
Ep 371 - Bond duration explained, new affordability scoring and Apple pay later 12.06.2022 35:45
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien explains what bond duration is and why it's important for investors to understand in the current environment. Damien also explains the new affordability scoring being carried out by credit rating agencies and why it means you may have to change the way you run your finances....
Looking to central banks for direction - Damien's Market Update - June 2022 09.06.2022 10:43
Welcome to Damien's Market Update. Every month Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your monthly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his monthly insights on our Youtube channel
Ep 370 - The 10 commandments of investing, fractional shares & the Magic Box 29.05.2022 31:56
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast, Damien discusses the 10 commandments of investing made famous by Wall Street veteran Bob Farrell. Damien also explains fractional shares, how they work and where you can buy them. Finally, Damien shares the story of the magic box which makes anybody richer who hears it. Check out...
Ep 369 - Luna lessons, fuel price hack & remortgage market relief 22.05.2022 33:39
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast, Damien discusses what caused the collapse of the Terra stablecoin, the impact on the crypto market and the lessons to be learnt. Damien also tells you how far it is worth driving in order to save money on petrol and reveal my rule of thumb. Finally, I discuss the new mortgage market deve...
Ep 368 - Bitcoin behaviour change, easy ways to make money & insurance price rise hack 15.05.2022 41:15
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast, Damien explains what is happening to cryptocurrencies and why they are no longer a good hedge against inflation. Jordon Cox provides some tips on ways to make money and finally, Harvey explains how you can stop your insurance premiums going up. Check out this week's podcast...
Equity and bond markets break down - Damien's Market Update 11.05.2022 14:43
Welcome to Damien's Market Update. Every month Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your monthly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his monthly insights on our Youtube channel
Ep 367 - Preparing for fixed-rate mortgage deal ending, BNPL to appear on credit reports & energy cut-off rules 08.05.2022 37:04
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast, Damien talks about the latest interest rate rise by the Bank of England. He reveals how much the interest rate rise will add to the monthly repayments and what action even those on fixed-rate deals need to be taking now. Laura then joins the show to talk about 'Buy Now Pay Later' provide...
Ep 366 - Death of the equity/bond portfolio & travel insurance with pre-existing medical conditions 01.05.2022 41:59
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast, Damien looks at whether the simple equity/bond investment portfolio is dead given the losses incurred so far in 2022. Lauren provides tips and insights into getting travel insurance if you have pre-existing medical conditions. Finally, Andy discusses the devices that consume the most ene...
Ep 365 - Become climate positive, index-linked gilt flaws & council tax scam 24.04.2022 44:42
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien explains how index-linked gilts work, how they differ from standard gilts and why they aren't necessarily the smartest choice in a period of high inflation. Justin then joins the show to explain the work that Money to the Masses doing to ensure the business is carbon positive. He a...
Ep 364 - Averaging down explained, Tax-free childcare & financial coaching vs financial advice 10.04.2022 31:43
Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. On this week's podcast Damien explains an investment strategy known as 'averaging down' and how it differs from pound cost averaging. I also talk about tax-free childcare and how it can help families save up to £2,000 in regulated childcare costs. Finally, I explain the difference between financial coaching, financial...
Markets looking for direction - Ep 147 of Damien's Midweek Markets 07.04.2022 8:08
Welcome to Damien's Midweek Markets. Each week Damien will be dissecting the market and providing you with his own unique take on what it may mean for you and your investments. Subscribe now for your weekly insight into the Global Investment Markets. Remember, you can also watch Damien deliver his weekly insights on our Youtube channel
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