Informed Choice Radio Personal Finance Podcast
597 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsWelcome to Informed Choice Radio, the personal finance podcast all about achieving your financial goals in life. New episodes are published every Friday, featuring expert interviews and practical tips for making the most of your money. Your host for Informed Choice Radio is Martin Bamford; a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and personal finance author. Contact Martin at [email protected] with any comments or questions. You can find show notes and archived episodes at https://icradio.co.uk/episodes/.
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A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet, with Peter Vanham
April 30, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBOur global economic system is broken. The experience of the past 12 months, living through an unprecedented global pandemic, has illustrated the need to find a new way. My guest on the podcast today is Peter Vanham, co-author of Stakeholder Capitalism, written with his World Economic Forum colleague Professor Klaus Schwab. Stakeholder Capitalism explores why things need to change and how we can create a global economy that works for progress, people and the planet. It’s all about eli...
Red hot property market (Talking Money #17 from Informed Choice Radio)
April 23, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 25.8 MBThe UK property market is red hot right now, with the latest data from property portal Rightmove showing a record high for asking prices and a rapid turnaround for property sales. Does the launch of low-deposit mortgages this week add more fuel to the property fire? Also in this episode of Talking Money, Martin and Hannah discuss a looming price war in the financial advice market, thanks to Vanguard introducing a digital advice service for users of its platform, and why the government is p...
Bring on the Wall of Cash, with Alasdair McKinnon
April 16, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 25 MBIt's been a funny old year for investments. As investors shifted their attention to high-growth tech stocks, perhaps better suited to our new way of life during the pandemic, and central banks unleashed a 'wall of cash', more traditional, so-called cyclical stocks were left behind. But could that all be about to change, as the global vaccination programme roll-out gathers pace, and we contemplate a return to a new normal? My guest on the podcast today is Alasdair McKinnon, Manager of t...
Talking Money #16
April 09, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.7 MBWe’ve saved an average of £1,744 each since last March, spending 65% less overall on typical day-to-day expenses. But what would happen if we invested these lockdown savings for the future? Also in this episode of Talking Money, why first-time buyers are better off than renters to the tune of £800 this year, and the surprising financial and mental resilience demonstrated by the over-50s during the pandemic. Welcome to episode 16 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. ...
Gain Big & Give Back, with Patrick Rush
April 02, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBWhat does it take to live with purpose and retire with confidence? Our lives have changed dramatically, with the steady employment and affluence enjoyed by the post-war baby boomer generation replaced by a more transient approach to work today. My guest on the podcast today is Patrick Rush, who shares in his new book Gain Big and Give Back the simple, age-old, established rules for saving and investing. Patrick has worked across different parts of the financial services profession and ...
One Year Later (Talking Money #15 from Informed Choice Radio)
March 26, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 23.3 MBWith the one-year anniversary of the first national lockdown, it’s a time for reflection. In this episode of Talking Money, we look at new research into how our shopping, spending and television viewing habits have changed in the past 12 months. We also discuss the revelation that some analysts at investment bank Goldman Sachs are working 95 hour weeks, with a detrimental impact on their physical and mental wellbeing. And new research has shown that Gen Z and millennial generations have be...
How to Bring Clarity, Contentment and Certainty to Your Financial Life
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBDo you want to live a fulfilled and purposeful life? Are you unsure how to create the fulfilled life that you’re seeking? My guest on the podcast today is Jonathan Gibson, a Chartered Financial Planner, Chartered Wealth Manager and Certified Financial Planner professional. Jonathan is the author of Purposeful Wealth, where he shares the key financial and wealth planning strategies you need to focus on. At the heart of Jonathan’s work as a Financial Planner is a belief that real wealt...
White chocolate out, loungewear in (Talking Money #14 from Informed Choice Radio)
March 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21 MBInflation basket changes can have a big impact on your finances. Here’s what you need to know about why these changes are happening and how they may affect your personal experience of price inflation in 2021. We also talk about why the pandemic has pushed our spending closer to home and how nearly half of defined benefit pension schemes closed to future accrual in the past year - with significant consequences for those building an income in retirement. Welcome to episode 14 of Talking Mo...
Women need to find £100,000 in time for retirement (Talking Money #13 from Informed Choice Radio)
March 12, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio, why women need to find an additional £100,000 in time for retirement, to match what men typically save. We also discuss the latest 5-year forecast for rising house prices across the UK and why the future of working is likely to be a hybrid arrangement, with some time working from home and a few days each week at the office. Welcome to episode 13 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talk...
Budget Reaction Special (Talking Money #12 from Informed Choice Radio)
March 05, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio, we look at the Budget. The good, the bad and the bits that it will take more time to understand! We cover everything from extended furlough, more self-employed income support, sneaky stealth taxes through frozen thresholds, a longer stamp duty holiday, government backing for low-deposit mortgages, a corporation tax hike, and freeports. Welcome to episode 12 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey.
Know your number, plan your exit & enjoy financial freedom, with Adam Carolan
March 01, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBIf you’re a business owner with a dream of selling your business, so you can enjoy financial freedom, then you need a plan. Knowing your number – how much you need to realise from the sale of your business – is essential. Equally as important is knowing what you will be doing next with your life. My guest on the podcast today is Adam Carolan, a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. Adam is author of Wealth Planning for Business Owners: Know your numb...
Bitcoin goes a bit nuts (Talking Money #11 from Informed Choice Radio)
February 26, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; Bitcoin has gone a bit nuts this week after setting a new record high of $57,000 and then crashing by 20%. But what does the future hold for the volatile cryptocurrency? We also talk about the latest unemployment figures and the roadmap to economic recovery. Welcome to episode 11 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the w...
Woodford rides again? (Talking Money #10 from Informed Choice Radio)
February 19, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; fallen star fund manager Neil Woodford has issued an apology and revealed plans to return to investment management, but might have incurred the wrath of regulators in the process. We also talk about the factors driving detached house price growth into double figures in the past year, and why bereaved families are being let down by banks at an especially difficult time. Welcome to episode 10 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford...
Where is the best place to invest in buy to let in 2021?
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 28.1 MBWhere is the best place in the UK to invest in a buy-to-let property? Aldermore’s Buy to Let City Tracker, analysing 50 cities across the UK to understand the top places for landlords to invest in, has found Manchester, closely followed by Cambridge, to be the best. The Tracker, which has been expanded from 25 cities in 2019 to 50 cities, was determined by analysing and assessing five key indicators that impact desirability; average total rent, the best short-term returns through yield, ...
Pensioner tax raid fears (Talking Money #9 from Informed Choice Radio)
February 12, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; fears of a tax raid on pensions and pensioners in the Budget next month. We also talk about how Covid financial support has been skewed in favour of men, and why not knowing how much is in your partner's pension pot isn't necessarily a bad thing this Valentine's Day. Welcome to episode 9 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories ...
Loss aversion & Robinhood questions, with Dr Richard Smith
February 08, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 25.1 MBYounger people have flocked to platforms like Robinhood during the pandemic, making trading the pandemic hobby of choice. But how does Robinhood make its money? If something is free, there’s every chance that you are the product. My guest on the podcast today is Dr Richard Smith. Known as “The Doctor of Uncertainty”, Dr Smith has spent his life comprehending market risk, empowering traders to become savvy investors. Richard studied mathematics at U.C. Berkeley and earned his PhD in S...
GameStop Saga, Klarna & Jab & Go
February 05, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; what on earth is going on with the GameStop saga as the Reddit bros continue with their battle against Wall Street? We also talk about the proposed regulated of buy-now, pay-later services, like Klarna. And we cover the Advertising Standards Authority rapping Ryanair over the knuckles for their irresponsible 'Jab and Go' advertising campaign. Welcome to episode 8 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In ea...
Hedonic adaptation & financial freedom, with Tightwad Todd
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBMy guest on the podcast today became financially free at age 35, following a wake-up moment as he was following the traditional path of school, career and retirement. Todd Miller, also known as Tightwad Todd, is a money coach and thrifty saver. He grew up with a fascination about how money works, influenced by the frugality of his grandmother, who grew up during the Great Depression. After graduating with a degree in finance, Todd started working for a Fortune Global 500 company, but w...
Rigged Economic System (Talking Money #7 from Informed Choice Radio)
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; the Bank of England faces criticism for its financial support of high-carbon businesses, there’s a chance to the self-assessment deadline, and Covid income inequality needs to be tackled. Welcome to episode 7 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the week, putting our personal spin on the news. The Bank of England has been...
Don't miss this important deadline
January 25, 2021 15:47 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MBThe clock is ticking, with the self-assessment tax deadline coming up this Sunday, 31st January 2021. With the deadline looming, millions of people will be scrambling this week to finalise the information needed to complete and file their tax returns. Self-assessment can be a challenge at the best of times, but throw the pandemic into the mix, and more than a quarter of self-employed people have admitted they will find it harder to pay their tax bills. Pauline Green is Head of Product ...
Dangerous TikTok Investment Influencers
January 22, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode of Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio; an indication that the house price boom might be over; TikTok influencers talking utter rubbish about trading stocks; and the closure of more local bank branches. Welcome to episode 6 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the week, putting our personal spin on the news. Property prices appear to be in decline, after proper...
Expensive Funerals & Risky Bitcoin
January 15, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 22 MBWelcome to episode 4 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the week, putting our personal spin on the news. Funeral costs have risen again in the past year, now up nearly 40% in a decade. We talk about the latest Cost of Dying report from insurer SunLife and why death needs to be less of a taboo topic. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued as strong warning to anyone in...
What does a no-deal Brexit mean for your money?
December 18, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21.1 MBWelcome to episode 4 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the week, putting our personal spin on the news. Nigel Farage has launched a subscription newsletter service, calling it Britain’s Great Wealth Revival. But what red flags should you look out for before signing up? At the time of recording this episode, the UK and EU still don’t have a trade deal for the end of the transit...
What an international tax laywer thinks about a one-off wealth tax in the UK
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat does an international tax lawyer think about the introduction of a one-off wealth tax in the UK? The Wealth Tax Commission has published proposals to bring in the tax as a way to balance the public books following the coronavirus crisis. Marilyn McKeever is a partner at BDB Pitmans in their private wealth team, specialising in international and UK tax planning. She works primarily with international individuals and families, and in this episode of Informed Choice Radio, explains h...
Covid cards, lottery ban, & mysterious monoliths
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBWith V-Day this week and the start of a mass vaccination programme to bring the coronavirus under control, what do 'covid cards' mean for your rights to work, travel or enjoy a drink in the pub? We also chat about plans to ban younger players from the National Lottery, as part of a broader reform of gambling legislations. And will the mysterious metal monoliths appearing across the world turn out to be a PR campaign? We look at attitudes towards brands based on their behaviour during the...
What We Think When We Think about Wealth, with Dr Rainer Zitelmann
December 07, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBWhat do people think about the rich? While the study of stereotypes and prejudices directed at women, people of various races or nationalities, and even the poor are well documented, there has only been sporadic research into stereotypes about the rich. There are various examples throughout the 20th century of deadly persecution directed at wealthy groups. My guest on the podcast today is historian and sociologist Dr Rainer Zitelmann. In his new book, The Rich in Public Opinion: What...
Talking Money: Arcadia collapse & expensive EVs
December 04, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.5 MBWelcome to episode 2 of Talking Money, with Martin Bamford and Hannah Godfrey. In each episode of Talking Money, we take a topical look at the big money stories of the week, putting our personal spin on the news. This week, we look at the collapse of Arcadia and Debenhams; what it means for the High Street, employees and pension funds. We also chat about electric vehicles, with new research suggesting that a third of people believe they will never be able to afford to buy a new or used...
What you need to know about trusts, with Emily Taylor
November 30, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 21.2 MBThe number of trusts in use across the UK appears to be in decline. With tougher tax rules and more reporting requirements, is there still a role to play for these legal instruments? My guest on the podcast today is Emily Taylor, Partner at BDB Pitmans. Emily specialises in tax planning, trusts, estate administration and drafting of wills and powers of attorney. She has a wealth of experience dealing with a wide range of private client matters in particular high net worth estates incl...
Talking Money: Black Friday & London Exodus
November 27, 2020 05:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBWelcome to Talking Money from Informed Choice Radio. In this new Friday format for the podcast, I’m joined by Hannah Godfrey, an experienced freelance finance journalist and reporter at City AM. Coming up in this episode of Talking Money: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has spoken about an ‘existential threat’ to central London, as city-workers start a mass exodus from the capital, in favour of living and working in the suburbs. It’s Black Friday today. New research from consumer group Which...
Optimising FIRE basics, with Logan Leckie
November 23, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 24.1 MBFIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a ‘game of optimisation’. That’s according to my guest today, Logan Leckie, who is developing an app designed to aid in that FIRE optimisation process. Topia is the UK’s long-awaited answer to popular US personal finance apps, with the intention of simplifying the metrics that sit behind the FIRE movement. In this conversation with Logan, we go back to basics to talk about what the FIRE movement really means, before talking about the ‘thre...
Money Secrets, with Sarah Porretta
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBAs a nation, we are notoriously secretive about our money. Yet, while the Covid-19 pandemic is causing financial uncertainty for many of us, it is better to build resilience now by opening up to someone about money worries, to help us cope better with what the future may throw at us. My guest on the podcast today is Sarah Porretta, Strategy and Insights Director at The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Prior to MaPS, Sarah was Head of Financial Inclusion and Education at Lloyds Bankin...
Working from home, with Karen Mangia
November 09, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBOne feature of the Covid-19 pandemic is a huge shift towards working from home. With government advice to work from home if you can, millions of people are facing this reality for the first time. But what are some of the challenges associated with remote and flexible working? My guest on the podcast today is Karen Mangia, author of Working from Home: Making the New Normal Work for You. As a member of the leadership team at Salesforce, Karen has played a pivotal role in creating techn...
How to fuel your legacy, with Samuel Knickerbocker
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBHave you ever thought about building a legacy? Maybe you’ve wanted to start your legacy but don’t know where to start. My guest on the podcast today is Samuel Knickerbocker, author of Fuel Your Legacy: 9-Pillars to Build a Meaningful Legacy. Sam specialises in 21st-century financial strategies which are focused on helping you establish a legacy of meaning. Because, as you will hear in our conversation today, your legacy is not dependent on your wealth. Sam grew up in poverty, his f...
An Investment Framework for Predicting the Future, with Marko Papic
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 23.8 MBMy guest on the podcast today has developed an original and compelling approach to forecasting the future and beating investment markets while doing so. Marko Papic is a Partner and Chief Strategist at Clocktower Group, an alternative investment asset management firm based in Santa Monica, California. He leads the firm’s Strategy Team, providing bespoke research to clients and partners on geopolitics, macroeconomics, and markets. Marko holds an MA in Political Science from the Universi...
Adventures in opting out, with Cait Flanders
October 12, 2020 06:00 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MBMy guest on the podcast today came up with the idea for her latest book while hiking the mountain in her backyard. She wanted to share the truth about what it really takes to opt-out of expectations, change paths, and live a more intentional life. Cait Flanders is the author of Adventures in Opting Out: A Field Guide to Leading an Intentional Life. It's fair to say that we should all follow our own path in life. In reality, too often we spend time doing what is expected of us or foll...
Create Your Dream Entrepreneur Lifestyle, with Dan Warburton
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 23.7 MBMy guest on the podcast today is Dan Warburton. Despite his great ambition to create, live and share an extraordinary lifestyle, Dan spent most of his life dealing with sadness, anxiety and frustration. He struggled to fit in at school and college, failed in numerous business ventures, and couldn't find a way to make his father proud. Dan went on a mission of discovery, to learn why he found himself continually failing in various aspects of his life. After reading hundreds of self-de...
Finding the path to financial peace, with Dr Margaret Curlew
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes - 24.4 MBMy guest on the podcast today is Dr Margaret Curlew. Margaret is a professional, mompreneur and a real estate investor. She’s a firm believer in the principle that we can all influence our destiny through vision, execution and hard work. After fleeing from the civil war in Sierra Leone as a teenager and becoming a refugee, Margaret studied in France and then relocated to Canada. Her story is fascinating and packed full of lessons about overcoming adversity, learning from mistakes, an...
Balancing today and tomorrow, with Lynn Beattie (Mrs MummyPenny)
September 14, 2020 06:00 - 37 minutes - 30.8 MBHow do you strike the right balance between the competing financial needs of today and tomorrow? My guest on the podcast today is Lynn Beattie (also known as Mrs MummyPenny), author of The Money Guide to Transform Your Life. We get pretty personal in this conversation, chatting about Lynn’s emotional spending and spiral into debt after she started her business, as well as how to best approach weathering the coming economic storm. Lynn’s new book gives you the tools you need to manage y...
Helping you buy your first home, with Matthew Addison from StepLadder
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBWe all know just how challenging it can be for a first-time buyer to get on the property ladder today. But what if a solution that’s used in countries across the world could help buyers here? My guest on the podcast today is Matthew Addison, CEO and co-founder of StepLadder. Communities around the world have used this approach for decades to reach their savings goals faster. Some communities call it partner, others call it Chit Fund. But, in essence, it’s a way to support each other ...
Living a richer life by design, with Jonathan Krueger
August 17, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MBHow can you become a better steward of your money? My guest on the podcast today is Jonathan Krueger, CEO of Lionsgate Advisors, and host of the Living a Richer Life by Design podcast. In each episode of Living a Richer Life by Design, Jonathan and his guests discuss a variety of subjects including fulfilling relationships, vibrant health, community engagement, social impact and stewardship of your finances. In this conversation, we talk about the ‘slight edge’ that disciplined people ...
Find your clear path to abundance and prosperity, with Gull Khan
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 25.2 MBEverything in the world is made up of energy. Our thoughts, feelings and emotions are made up of energy. The things that people do or say also have energy. But what happens when our experiences in life leave energy behind, in some cases deep into our subconscious where they cause energy blocks? My guest on the podcast today is Gull Khan, international speaker, podcaster, a Barrister, an Attorney with New York Bar Association, and a Solicitor. Gull is a money mindset expert and, in to...
How to Balance Your Career and Personal Finances to Get What You Want, with Roger Ma
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.4 MBDo work and money have you tied up in knots? Job stuff, money stuff, and personal stuff — not only is it all linked, but it can feel impossible to disentangle. My guest on the podcast today is Roger Ma, an award-winning Financial Planner and a publisher strategist at Google. In his new book, Work Your Money, Not Your Life, Roger cuts through the confusion by serving as your all-in-one guide to career and financial satisfaction. He offers secrets on how you can enjoy your career, gain...
Lessons on the FIRE life, with The Financial Father & Son
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we continue exploring FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) principles. My guests are Financial Father and his son, Jay. Financial Father is a relatively latecomer to the FIRE movement, but has embraced it wholeheartedly and now shares FIRE conversations with his son in their podcast episodes. You will notice in this episode that I refer to Jay and Jay’s Dad, not naming Financial Father, at his request. When you’re on the FIRE journey, confidential...
Mindful Millionaire, with Leisa Peterson
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MBIn the world of personal finance, the biggest challenge is the sense that there’s never going to be enough. It is this mindset of scarcity, and not the amount spent on lattes, that holds people back the most from achieving their financial dreams. My guest on the podcast today is Leisa Peterson, and she is on a mission to help 1,000,000 people elevate their financial consciousness. As a money coach, business consultant and spiritual teacher, Leisa hosts the Mindful Millionaire podcast a...
Here’s what you need to know about financial protection, with Tom Baigrie
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBLife insurance and other types of financial protection form the cornerstone of sound Financial Planning, but do we focus enough on these valuable products? My guest on the podcast today is Tom Baigrie, Founder and CEO of LifeSearch. Raised in apartheid South Africa, Tom emigrated to the UK in 1981 aged 20 and got a start as a self-employed insurance salesman. He sold savings, investments, pensions and tax, but life insurance was the product he most believed in. LifeSearch proper bega...
Start your FIRE, with Allison Tom & Dylin Redling
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 22 MBLiving your best life someday starts with saving smarter for retirement. My guests on the podcast today are Allison Tom and Dylin Redling, authors of Start Your F.I.R.E.: A Modern Guide to Early Retirement. Allison and Dylin are a married couple who achieved financial independence back in 2015, in their early 40s, following a couple of important wake-up moments, which we talk about in this interview. They launched the website RetireBy45.com to provide inspiration, tips, and resources f...
The Family Lawyer’s Guide to Separation and Divorce, with Laura Naser
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBIf you’re thinking about or are in the process of splitting up with your partner, this podcast episode is for you. Laura Naser is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the family law department at Penningtons Manches Cooper. She’s the recipient of the Lexis Nexis Family Law Awards Commentator of the Year 2019, and has won Family Lawyer of the Year – Senior/Managing Associate 2019 (Gold), and Innovative Individual of the Year 2019 (Silver) at the Citywealth Future Leaders Awards. Laura is aut...
The Art of a Successful Life, with Dr Rainer Zitelmann
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.7 MBThe German poet Theodor Fontane once wrote: A good aphorism contains the wisdom of an entire book in one sentence. In his new book, The Art of a Successful Life, Dr Rainer Zitelmann goes a step further, collating a myriad of quotes all of which offer insights to inspire you to think about yourself, your life and your goals, and to give you the confidence and strength to cope with difficult situations. Rainer has curated quotes from a range of thinkers; from the physicist Stephen Hawking ...
Irish FIRE, with Michael Houghton
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 24 minutes - 20.3 MBMy guest on the podcast today is Michael Houghton, host of The Irish FIRE Podcast. Michael originally hails from New Zealand, but has lived in Ireland for the past decade. He graduated from the University of Auckland in 2005 with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Management and Entrepreneurship. In the time since, he’s established businesses in a variety of industries including e-commerce, IT services, financial trading and forestry. I’m a huge fan of having conversations about FIRE...
Cannabis investments – what you need to know (with Stuart Forbes from Rize ETF)
June 08, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes - 24.9 MBWhen you think about new investment trends, what pops into your head? Bitcoin? Renewable energy? Cannabis? Today on the podcast we’re talking about investing in medical marijuana, with my guest Stuart Forbes. Stuart is a co-founder of Rize ETF and their product lead. Rize ETF develop Exchange Traded Funds offering access to investment megatrends. They are creating a new way of investing; one that enables investors of all stripes to invest in the future whilst remaining on the right s...