The UK Personal Finance Show ~ Pensions, Investment, Savings and Insurance.

We look at some of the best bits from the first 100 episodes of the UK Personal Finance Show podcast with Phil Anderson. We discuss our most popular shows and look ahead to some of the future topics that we plan to look at. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current un...

This week we look at the latest scams that are doing the rounds. We cover WhatsApp scams, email scams, identity theft, and Covid vaccination scams. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice and the accuracy and...

We look at the benefits of diversifying your investments and spreading risk. Andrew Scouller joins us to look at different asset classes and what he does to help people diversify their portfolios. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subj...

Phil and John look at how the mortgage market has changed this year due to rising interest rates, high inflation and the cost of living crisis. If you are looking to review a mortgage soon or move home in the near future then this podcast will interest you. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this...

This week we look at how much life insurance people need. We consider covering debts, protecting dependents and cover to pay funeral/burial costs. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice and the accuracy and...

Recording and storing your financial details is such an important thing. We take a look at our “what I own and where it’s kept” document. We cover what is in this and the benefits of good financial record keeping.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current unders...

We look at what inflation is, how it impacts on you and what you can do to make your money work harder to beat or keep pace with inflation. We look at how it impacts your pension, investments and what it means if you have a mortgage. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our...

This week we look at what the stock market is and why people invest in it. We discuss stock brokers, fund managers and the pros and cons of stock market investing. We look at where you can find a stock broker and the routes you can go down if you use one. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this po...

In a time that will be filled with shock and sadness, it may also be a time of unexpected financial strain. This week we look at benefits and entitlements if you suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. We also look at where you can turn for emotional support. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Informatio...

We are once again joined this week by Clare Moffat from Royal London where we look at financial planning for women. We discuss pension gaps due to taking time off to have children and we also cover the menopause and its impact on a woman’s financial situation. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within th...

We are joined this week by guest expert Clare Moffat from Royal London. We look at how much you can pay into a pension and discuss the benefits of good financial planning when it comes to pensions for higher rate taxpayers. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current un...

 This week we look at investing for children. We look at ways to fund private education, university fees, wedding costs and property deposits. On this podcast we cover Junior ISA's, child trust funds, personal pensions, premium bonds and trusts. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast...

Alex Drummond from Drummond Finance joins us this week to look at commercial lending. We look at various areas including commercial mortgages, asset finance and invoice financing. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change wit...

Guest expert Tom Buffham from Brewin Dolphin joins us on the podcast this week as we look at responsible investing. Some of the things we look at include sustainable investing, environmental issues and we also discuss “greenwashing.”  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based o...

We are joined this week by guest expert Cameron McLean to look at new build mortgages. We look at the advantages of buying a new property and also discuss some of the things to watch out for. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject t...

This week we look at what critical illness cover is and the benefits of having a policy in place to cover this. We look at how much cover you should have along with looking at provider claims history and how to compare the cover offered by the various insurers.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information wi...

With the current cost of living crisis more people are struggling to pay their mortgage. This week we look at what to do if you are finding it hard to pay your mortgage.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without...

Phil and John are joined this week by James Irving-Lewis who is a life insurance expert at Phil Anderson Financial Services. We look at tax-efficient ways to set up your life insurance that can save you as much as 50% on your monthly premiums. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is bas...

This week we cover the basics of financial planning and look at budgeting, life insurance, income protection, emergency funds, wills, Power of Attorney, financial goal setting, and retirement planning. If you don’t know where to start with planning for your financial future then this podcast is for you. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to y...

Phil and John look at twenty quotes from people such as Jim Rohn, Warren Buffet and Steve Jobs. If you are looking for a bit of motivation then this podcast is for you. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice...

This week we look at financial planning for students and discuss budgeting, grants, student loans, student bank accounts and student discounts.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice and the accuracy a...

High inflation, Brexit, Covid and the war in Ukraine have led to many people being nervous with their money. This week we look at various investment options including capital guaranteed products, structured deposits, cautious funds, gold and premium bonds. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this p...

We look at what Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is, allowances you have, and the rates at which tax is paid. We also look at ways a financial planner can help you plan for CGT. Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice...

John and Phil are joined by guest expert Jessica Keniwell from Accord mortgages to look at 5 ways to cut your mortgage payments.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this podcast is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice and the accuracy and completeness...

On the podcast this week Phil and John look at various questions you should know about your financial situation. This episode covers a host of things including financial goals, disposable income, your retirement plans and also asks if your family would know what to do if you were to die.  Disclaimer It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your person...