Chances are you have seen an advert on TV offering a easy way to get a cash lump sum using the equity you have in your home. These products are generally known as Equity Release and are generally aimed at people 55+. Now before you think to y

Pocket Change E4: "Your Savings Are My Profits" - Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR)Predictions

Jul 29th, 2020 18m 55s

Pocket Change E4: "Your Savings Are My Profits" - Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR)Predictions by The Making Cents Podcast

Where Are You Going To Spend Your Black Pound?

Jul 29th, 2020 41m 47s

As Black Lives have begun to Matter to the wider society, Black Economics, namely the racial wealth gap are being spoken about a lot more! One example of this has been Black Pound Day, an initiative started by So Solid rapper Swiss. Black Pou

What's more important your money or your LIFE? - Coronavirus Update ft Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Jun 3rd, 2020 53m 1s

This week we are joined by Labour MP for Streatham Bell Ribero Addy as she gives us a first hand view of what the earlier stages of the pandemic were like from inside the House of Commons.We also discuss the balance between "Lives" and "Livel

Pocket Change - E3: The Taxman is going to give us a BEATING! - National Debt 101

May 27th, 2020 17m 11s

This week's Pocket Change is coving National Debt:-Why counties borrow-How much the UK has borrow in reaction to COVID-How much they will borrow this year vs previous ones-What it could mean for YOU if the level of debt gets out of control

Pocket Change - E2: Cash Rules Everything Around ME! - Liquidity 101

May 9th, 2020 23m 28s

One of the main ways the COVID19 lockdown has damaged the global economy, has been by stopping the flow of money, stop business activity which has cause business and people to lose INCOME!

Pocket Change - E1: WTF Happened To WTI? - Futures Contracts

May 1st, 2020 11m 28s

Welcome to our new micro series Pocket Change, which will be short, sharp episodes breaking down technical topics and recent news events in to plain English!Correction!!!! WTI stands for West Texas Intermediate and is the benchmark oil in

Coronavirus - How is it infecting your account?

Feb 28th, 2020 34m 29s

Coronavirus - How is it infecting your account? by The Making Cents Podcast

Making Cents Money Goals

Feb 4th, 2020 26m 28s

Making Cents Money Goals by The Making Cents Podcast

Venture Capital 101

Jan 22nd, 2020 54m 58s

Venture Capital 101 by The Making Cents Podcast

What happens if my Fund Manager loses my money - Neil Woodford - E103

Jan 7th, 2020 23m

What happens if my Fund Manager loses my money - Neil Woodford - E103 by The Making Cents Podcast

Saving Money Like a Boss - E102

Dec 10th, 2019 29m 53s

Saving Money Like a Boss - E102 by The Making Cents Podcast

"Imagine doing Christmas shopping in an Amazon store" - E101

Nov 28th, 2019 45m 44s

"Imagine doing Christmas shopping in an Amazon store" - E101 by The Making Cents Podcast

WTF is Negative Equity? - E100

Nov 12th, 2019 36m 3s

Summary:This week we cover the topic of Negative Equity in relation to properties and cars, as these are two likely to be the two biggest assets on most peoples personal Balance Sheet. What is Equity and Loan to Value?What is negative equ

"Maybe you should buss down your Rolex?" Inheritence Tax 101- E99

Oct 29th, 2019 14m 30s

"Maybe you should buss down your Rolex?" Inheritence Tax 101- E99 by The Making Cents Podcast

What Happens To My Money When I Die? - E98

Oct 16th, 2019 45m 52s

What Happens To My Money When I Die? - E98 by The Making Cents Podcast

Who Profited From Thomas Cook Going Bankrupt? E97

Oct 1st, 2019 21m 33s

Who Profited From Thomas Cook Going Bankrupt? E97 by The Making Cents Podcast

How Much Doss It Cost To Send Your Children Back To School? E96

Sep 24th, 2019 23m 8s

Today we are discussing the costs associated with sending the kids back to school! We are talking, school uniform, school dinners, shoes, stationary etc and the increase in spending over the years.Let us know using the Making Cents PC # how y

Whats The Fuss About Job Numbers? E95: Intro To Labour Markets

Sep 10th, 2019 24m 48s

After a well deserved summer break, we return with an introduction on why job numbers are important. You probably have heard a politician mention fallen/rising unemployment rate or talk about how many job they will create, On this epiode, Kalis

Wealth is a Side Effect of Financial Literacy! - E94 What is Financial Literacy?

Aug 13th, 2019 24m 51s

This week we simply discuss 'What is Financial Literacy?' and why it is important. We also talk about when we feel is a good time to start educating young people on this topic! Let us know your thoughts. Making Cents Team:Email: info@making

Are The Aliens Coming To Steal Your Pension?! - E93 Workplace Pensions

Aug 6th, 2019 38m 40s

This week we follow on from Episodes 65 and 66 where we spoke about retirement planning with a conversation regarding Workplace Pensions. Do you know how much is being put away? Do you care? Do you know that your are now auto enrolled and that

"You're Getting Way Too Big for Your Boots"... Young People's Salary Expectations

Jul 30th, 2019 36m 14s

This week we discuss the findings of the YouGov survey which revealed interesting findings that many Brits do not see their salary ever reaching £30K! It also revealed that some young people are being overly optimistic with their salary expecta

"You seem convinced another recession is coming"... WTF Are Negative Bonds Yields? - E91

Jul 22nd, 2019 27m 44s

"You seem convinced another recession is coming"... WTF Are Negative Bonds Yields? - E91 by The Making Cents Podcast

"Is Facebook about to takeover banking?"...Libra Coin 101 - E90

Jul 16th, 2019 31m 9s

Summary:This week Francis and Jerome go over the Facebook backed Libra Cryptocurrency. With a large global userbase across Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, the announcement has caught the attention Regulators and Central Bank officials. Lib