Martin Wolf is Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times (FT). In his book 'The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism' he argues that market capitalism and democracy rely on each other to function but that both are failing.  How did we get here, what’s at stake, and is there anything we can do?  You can buy Martin’s book here: https://amzn.to/3UQgBZM … Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help? Email will@getmost.co.uk … Hostinger (build your website) - and use the code MakingMoney to get 10% off: https://www.hostinger.com/makingmoney … Newsletter If y ..read more

Are Global Index Funds too exposed to the US tech sector? Would it be better to just be invested in those companies and get much higher returns? What happens if everyone was a global index investor? Recently Damo did a video on his channel in response to an increase in articles raising concerns about Global Index Funds (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz0Ecl_QnXk). He talks T through those concerns and answers your biggest questions. You can listen to our step step by step guide to index fund investing (Season 2, Episode 3 ‘How to ACTUALLY start investing) here: https://link.chtbl.com/-nhv3Nji ..read more

How do younger generations deal with the financial challenges they’ve been dealt? And is it really harder than it was for their parents? Iona Bain is a writer, speaker, broadcaster and author of ‘Own It: How our generation can invest our way to a better future’. She started the Young Money blog in 2011 to help young people get to grips with personal finance and is currently BBC Morning Live’s money expert.  You can get Iona’s book here: https://amzn.to/4d0b0qW … Want us to come into your workplace to give your people financial help? Email will@getmost.co.uk … Hostinger (build your website ..read more

How do politicians escape accountability for their lies? Why is there wasteful spending on poorly conceived projects that aren’t based on evidence? How has a tax system been created that is more than confusing?  Ian Dunt is a political writer and commentator. He’s a columnist for the i, former Editor of Politics.co.uk and used to host the Remainiacs podcast. He has written a book called ‘How Westminster Works...and Why It Doesn’t’.  Is the UK political system broken beyond repair?  You can buy Ian’s book here: https://amzn.to/4asCi7F … Want us to come into your workplace to give ..read more

What does the recent history of crypto teach us about it today? FT Journalist Joshua Oliver won awards for his reporting of the collapse of FTX, the crypto exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, known as SBF, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and related crimes in March 2024. Joshua has written a book ‘Hype Machine: How Greed, Fraud and Free Money Crashed Crypto’. It covers the biggest names in cryptocurrency; how SBF became one of the most famous CEOs in the world; and why the collapse of his company rippled through the industry and led to the crypto crash of 2022. You can buy ..read more

Where is the value in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum? Can they help returns without introducing too much risk? Is Bitcoin getting more stable? If you want to invest, where do you do it? Tom Rodgers is a freelance financial writer and analyst specialising in cryptocurrency. He is the former Head of Research for ETC Group, which runs the biggest Bitcoin fund in Europe. He helps us discuss all those questions and more. For more from Tom: https://chartingfutures.substack.com/ Here is the report referenced in the episode that looks at the impact of a small % of Bitcoin/Ethereum in a mul ..read more

Do you invest in bonds? You might not realise it but you probably do. If you have a workplace pension the default is to invest you in both stocks and bonds. But is this actually the right way to build long-term wealth? Ramin Nakisa from the PensionCraft YouTube channel, and friend of the podcast, is a fan of bonds. That doesn’t mean he thinks they’re always the right choice but he believes they can be more useful than you might think. … Want us to come into your workplace to help you and your people with money? Email will@getmost.co.uk … Hostinger (build your website) - and use the code Making ..read more

What would you do if you were scammed? Do you know what kinds of things the banks look for when evaluating if you should get your money back? Katie Morley is consumer champion for the Telegraph. She’s won back around 10 million pounds for scam and fraud victims including those who should have been protected but weren’t. Last year Damo was invited to No.10 to talk about fraud because it's such a big issue. We all know we need to be more aware of the techniques used to target us and our rights if we fall victim You can contact Katie at: katie.morley@telegraph.co.uk **You usually have up to 6 yea ..read more

So many things prevent us from being productive: fear, procrastination, boredom…to just name the ones we struggle with. If you could do more with your time, what could you accomplish? Get more money, start that side hustle, or maybe just enjoy your life more? Ali Abdaal started his YouTube channel as a side hustle while he was a medical student. He now has over 5 million subscribers and makes 5 million pounds a year.. An expert in productivity, he’s literally written a book on it, the New York Times bestseller ‘Feel Good Productivity’. You can order Ali’s book here: https://amzn.to/3URBIvg … W ..read more

You asked, we answered: Were either of our parents financially savvy or has everything been self taught? SUV at 5.49% for 60 months. Brain says pay if off or do I continue investing/saving for baby OTW? -- Want us to come into your workplace to help your people get more from their money? Email will@getmost.co.uk for more information. ... Sponsors Sensate: Get help with your anxiety & 10% off with the code MM10: https://www.getsensate.com/makingmoney Unbiased: Get help with your money from a financial advisor: https://www.unbiased.co.uk/makingmoney … Making Money Masterclass Sign up to th ..read more