The Money To The Masses Podcast

On this week's episode, we explain how to improve your chances of getting a mortgage. Then, we look at how you can maximise your retirement income by using a combination of annuities and drawdown. Finally, Andy highlights three websites that can help predict upcoming changes to the energy price cap before revealing that it's not too late to fix your energy tariff and avoid the likely price...

In this episode Damien provides an in-depth look at the best investment and trading apps for UK investors. He covers a range of scenarios to help listeners/viewers identify the platform that best suits their needs - whether that's a hands-off managed portfolio, a cost-conscious passive approach, or an active stock trading strategy. Next, Andy looks at the latest data from the Current Account S...

On this week's episode, Damien discusses seven of the main behavioural biases that can affect your investment decision making and hurt your investment returns. Damien also explores crowdfunding, the potential rewards, risks and examples of crowdfunding successes and failures. Finally, Andy looks at financial planning week and the free tools and advice that are available for those wanting to so...

On this week's episode, Damien discusses whether you should fix your mortgage or take out a tracker mortgage. He then talks about how to find the best travel insurance for you, including what to look for in a policy and some tips to save money. Finally, Andy revisits the 2024 weekly podcast quizzes, revealing which questions listeners struggled with the most Thank you to our sponsor Lightyear...

In this week's podcast, Damien explains what's going on in bond markets and how rising bond yields could impact your personal finances, including mortgage rates and pension funds. Next, Damien explains how those aged 30, 40 or even 50 with no pension savings, can still build a retirement income equivalent to £37,500 a year (the average UK salary), by saving as little as £100 per month. Finally, wi...

In this month’s #DamiensMarketUpdate, Damien discusses the current state of investment markets, focusing on the downturn in equity markets and rising bond yields. Where to next for 2025 and what do investors need to watch? #Investing #Markets #Finance #GlobalEconomy #Stocks Podcasts referenced in this month's show: https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mm-178 My name is Damien Fahy, founder of...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the recent changes to Vanguard's charging structure and how this will impact investors using its platform. Damien then provides an analysis of the alternative options available, including the cheapest platforms for ISAs, pensions and general investment accounts. Next, Damien explains how you can check your credit report for free with all three main credit a...

In this week's episode, Damien and Andy explain the various ways listeners can get the most out of Money to the Masses, including the Money to the Masses website, our budget planner, Damien's Money MOT tool, savings and mortgage rate tables and various social media channels. Damien then explain how he made over £1,000 in 2024 without even trying. He reveals exactly how he did it and highlights the...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the possible investment themes of 2025 as well as investment bank predictions of where stock markets will be at the end of 2025. Watch the whole show on YouTube ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ : Check out this week's  ⁠⁠podcast article ⁠⁠ on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. 00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Predictions for 2025 02:07 -...

This week, Damien and Andy are bringing you the best of the best from 2024. An hour long special made up of listener favourites and the most talked about segments Check out this week's  ⁠⁠podcast article ⁠⁠ on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. Follow Money to the Masses on social media: YouTube -  ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠ Facebook -  ⁠⁠ht...

In this week's episode, Damien provides a roundup of the best budgeting apps available in the UK, highlighting the features, fees and who they might be suitable for. Next, Damien reveals how much income you can get from a £100,000 pension pot. Finally, Damien explains how anyone can download books, magazines, newspapers and even audiobooks for free. Watch the whole show on YouTube ⁠here⁠ : Check o...

In this month’s investment market update, Damien explains how Trump's inauguration and the upcoming Santa Rally could impact investment markets as we head into the new year. Where to next and what do investors need to keep an eye on? #Investing #Markets #Finance #GlobalEconomy #Stocks Podcasts referenced in this month's show: https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mm-177 My name is Damien Fahy,...

This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! Damien and Andy discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces. They also delve into the alarming rise of impersonation scams, including those involving HMRC and winter fuel payments. Finally, Damien and Andy examine the terrifying growth of AI-powered scams like voice cloning and deepfakes. We exp...

In this week's podcast, Damien discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's return to the presidency on investment markets. Next, Damien explains the implications for those who withdrew tax-free cash from their pensions ahead of the budget, focusing on the potential tax penalties they may face if they try to put the money back into their pensions before giving some alternative options for usin...

In this episode Damien provides a guide to investing, sharing simple lessons and strategies that anyone can use to build wealth and even become a millionaire. Damien also discusses an exercise that can be used to teach children about the stock market, investing and the wider economy. Finally, Damien explains what is going on in the mortgage market as fixed-rate deals continue to rise despite this...

In this week's episode, I provide an update on my 'Winter investment portfolio', which uses an investment strategy aimed at capitalising on a seasonal market trend. I reveal how the portfolio has continued to outperform major stock market indices despite being in cash for 50% of the year. I then discuss the "Pension Mirror", a marketing tool created by Scottish Widows to help people engage with th...

Welcome to Damien's Market Update for October 2024. 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

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the latest developments in the mortgage market, explaining the rise in mortgage rates despite the recent cut to the Bank of England base rate. Next, with the price of gold reaching an all-time high, Damien discusses where the gold price might be heading in the future. Finally, Andy explains how listeners can sign up to receive a number of free products to h...

In this week's episode, Damien discusses the changing savings market, highlighting the rise of cash savings platforms and investment platforms that now pay market-leading interest rates on cash holdings. Next, Damien talks about the recent rally in the Chinese stock market and explains alternative ways to gain exposure. Finally, Damien explains the new rules around authorised push payment fraud (A...

In this week's episode Damien discusses the potential impact of the upcoming US election on investment markets, including historical trends and why you need to keep an eye on the performance of the S&P 500. Damien then discusses the rise of 'ghost brokers' promising cheap car insurance on social media and provides tips on how to identify and avoid such scams. Finally, Andy discusses child trust fu...

In this week's episode Damien discusses the latest predictions of what might be announced in Labour's Autumn Budget, including capital gains tax and inheritance tax changes. Damien then looks at packaged bank accounts, providing insights into whether they now provide value for money. Finally, Andy covers the emerging threat of AI voice scams and share practical tips to avoid becoming a victim. Wat...

Welcome to Damien's Market Update for September 2024. 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

In this week's episode Damien provides an overview of the mortgage market following the Bank of England's decision to keep the base rate at 5%, including the latest predictions of when rates will be cut further. Next, following HMRC's decision to allow fractional share trading within an ISA, Damien gives an update on the providers that allow you to trade them as well as those that don't. Finally,...

As it's UK Savings Week this week's episode is a savings special. First, Damien discusses the outlook for UK savings rates and how time is running out if you want to secure a good return on your savings. Damien then reveals how you can still get 5% interest or more if you know where to look. Finally, Andy & Damien discuss some fun savings challenges to help listeners start saving before explaining...

In this week's episode Damien explains the concept of the 'efficient frontier' and how it can help investors build a portfolio with the highest possible returns for a given level of risk. Damien also talks about the potential tax implications of pension recycling, a way in which individuals reinvest their tax-free cash or pension income back into a pension scheme. Finally, Andy explains the danger...