The Money To The Masses Podcast

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the increasing number of ISA millionaires and how you can join them. He then provides an extensive roundup of the best Stock and Shares ISAs out there, whether you want to run your own money or get a professional to manage it for you. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this week's show, Damien breaks down the ongoing stock market slump and explore where US and UK markets might be heading next. Then, Andy discusses the removal of the contactless payment cap, the rise of 'Pay by Bank' and the key pitfalls you need to watch out for. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ o...

On this week's episode, Damien breaks down why the market is suddenly betting on Bank of England rate hikes instead of cuts, and the immediate impact that is having on fixed-rate mortgages. If your remortgage date is looming and you're worried about rising rates, Damien walks you through exactly what you should do next. Plus, Andy explains why fixed-energy tariffs are soaring and what to e...

In this episode, Damien discusses the recent escalation in the Middle East and its immediate effect on global stock markets, bond markets and the price of gold. He also explains the importance of the US Dollar Index and why it is a key indicator to watch during times of geopolitical uncertainty. Finally, as ISA season approaches, Damien and Andy look at how you can earn interest on uninvested cash...

In this week’s episode, Damien and Andy discuss new research that challenges the common fear that children will empty their Junior ISA savings the moment they turn 18. They also revisit the "Make your child a millionaire" strategy, explaining how parents can use compounding and annual contribution increases to set their children up for life, and why age 16 is a vital time to involve chil...

In this episode, Damien identifies the "stealth" wealth destroyers that can quietly erode your long-term financial wealth. He reveals how these factors can cost you hundreds of thousands of pounds over your lifetime, explaining how to recognise the common pitfalls and take control of your financial future. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, Damien looks at Vanguard's newly announced LifeStrategy "Global" range. He provides a back-tested comparison versus the existing LifeStrategy fund range to help you decide if these new funds could be a good fit for your portfolio. In addition, Damien discusses the changes to the existing LifeStrategy fund range that aims to remove their inherent "home bias"...

On this week’s show Damien discusses what is driving the rally in gold and the current investment bank predictions for where the price of gold might go. Damien then explains the different ways that you can invest in gold, along with the pros, the cons, the costs and the risks. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money to...

On this week’s show, Damien reveals the small changes you can make that can have huge positive impacts on your finances. Damien also discusses the average "pension gap" between the age at which people want to retire and the age at which they expect they can afford to retire. Finally, he explains how to close the "pension gap". Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week's episode, Damien highlights a critical glitch in HMRC's self-assessment tool affecting Capital Gains Tax reporting for the 2024/25 tax year. He provides the steps you should take to correct your return and shares a tip on how you could reduce your tax bill by applying your annual allowance more effectively. Damien and Andy then discuss the latest data revealing a fall in UK h...

On this week’s show, Damien shares how to set New Year financial resolutions that actually stick and how to build lasting, positive money habits for 2026. Plus, he reveals a simple strategy to pay off your mortgage years earlier, that doesn't require a pay raise or cutting back on your spending. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the possible investment themes of 2026 as well as investment bank predictions of where stock markets will be at the end of the year. Damien and Andy also reveal the various ways you can use Money to the Masses to improve your finances in 2026. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money...

This week, Damien discusses some recent research into the best investment strategy to navigate a potential AI stock market bubble. Damien also explores the 'calendar effect' to find out when is the most profitable time of year to start investing your money. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money to the Masses website to...

This week, Damien and Andy explain why now might be a good time to fix your energy tariff. Even those already on a fixed-rate tariff may now be able to get a better deal without paying an exit fee. They then explain how over 900,000 pensioners could boost their retirement income by claiming an overlooked benefit. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Damien and Andy dig into the Budget to uncover the hidden changes the mainstream media missed. They also explain how the biggest announcements, including the new mansion tax and the new electric vehicle tax, will work in practice, before revealing the biggest winners and losers. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money to the...

In this week’s episode, Damien shares a list of small financial habits that have quietly saved (or made) thousands of pounds over the years. Damien covers everything from smart shopping strategies and energy-saving hacks to optimising your bills and banking. Plus, Andy shares a listener success story about how a Share Save scheme turned a £3,600 investment into nearly £15,000. Check out this week&...

In this week's podcast Damien takes a look at stock market 'value' around the globe before revealing which sectors within the US stock market are expensive and which are cheap. Andy and Damien then explain how a major overhaul of a leading credit reference agency’s scoring system will result in 44% of people experiencing a drop in their credit rating. Finally, Damien discusses new rese...

In this week's show Damien discusses the upcoming Autumn Budget, providing a summary of the latest rumours and predictions, explaining how likely they are and how they could impact your finances. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Money to the Masses website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. Follow Money to...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the slowing of gilt sales by the Bank of England (quantitative tightening). He explains why it is happening and how it impacts everything from future mortgage rates and pension funds to government borrowing ahead of the Autumn Budget. Next, he looks at rising annuity rates (one of the major benefits of rising gilt yields) and reveals how much income you...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses a significant rule change that provides UK investors with a new, regulated way to access crypto assets. He explains how crypto ETNs work, the potential tax advantages and the risks you need to be aware of before investing. He also explores a thought-provoking idea: could simply changing the names of everyday financial products or concepts, such as credi...

On this week's show Damien explains how the new car mis-selling compensation scheme, announced by the FCA this week, will work. He explains who will be eligible for compensation, the average potential payout and what you now need to do. Finally, he discusses the soaring price of gold and explains the pros and cons of investing in gold mining stocks. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week's episode, Damien explains how leaving a gift to charity in your will can significantly reduce your inheritance tax (IHT) bill. He breaks down the rules and explores the most effective ways to structure your donation. Next, he reveals a little-known legal trap that affects anyone who gets married and could result in your estate being distributed according to the rules of intestacy...

In this week's podcast, Damien celebrates a major milestone as his publicly-run £50,000 portfolio approaches £100,000 after just 10 years. He shares some practical insights on portfolio construction, how he manages psychological biases, and explains why a disciplined, long-term process is the key to successfully growing your wealth. Check out this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast article⁠⁠...

In this week’s episode, Andy reveals the best bank accounts for earning cashback, gives an overview of the top cashback credit cards, and highlights the best apps to boost your everyday spending. Next, Damien discusses the hidden dangers of financial freedom, including how to recognise when money turns from a tool into a source of anxiety. Finally, Damien shares some practical tips to help you use...

On this week's podcast, Damien takes a look at Long-Term Asset Funds (LTAFs). With the news that Hargreaves Lansdown will allow retail investors to access these types of funds from next week, he explains how they work and why investors should remain cautious. Next, he provides an overview of trusts, explaining how they can be used effectively before highlighting the potential pitfalls. Check o...