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 Switching Service (CASS). He highlights the key findings, including the total number of switches in the last 12 months, as well as the banks that have seen the highest net gains and losses. Finally, Andy d ..read more

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 sort their finances. Thank you to our sponsor Lightyear This show is sponsored by ⁠Lightyear⁠, a new, straightforward platform offering a Stocks & Shares ISA. With no account, subscription or custody f ..read more

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 This show is sponsored by Lightyear, a new, straightforward platform offering a Stocks & Shares ISA. With no account, subscription or custody fees, Lightyear’s Stocks & Shares (S&S) ISA will b ..read more

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, with the self-assessment deadline approaching, Andy provides a simple checklist of scenarios that dictate whether a self-assessment tax return is necessary. Watch the whole show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ..read more

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 https://moneytothemasses.com/​​​ and each week I discuss what is happening in investment markets so that DIY and novice investors can make sense of what is affecting their investments ..read more

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 agencies. Finally, Damien discusses the new reporting requirements for platforms like eBay and Vinted that will mean sharing sellers' data with HMRC. Watch the whole show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠: Che ..read more

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 money apps he used to help automate the process. Finally, he provides a checklist of steps listeners can take towards financial independence in 2025. Watch the whole show on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠: Che ..read more

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 - Market Predictions and Recency Bias 06:17 - Key Themes for 2025: Politics and Economics 11:08 - Gold's Performance and Future Outlook 12:21 - Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Risks 15:18 ..read more

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 - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses⁠⁠  Tik Tok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses⁠⁠ Support the po ..read more

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 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 to Episode 485 01:49 - Best Budgeting Apps for 2025 03:03 - Det ..read more