Managing Money as a Couple
This week we are tackling a very important subject: managing money as a couple. Money has the power to strengthen a relationship, but when it’s mishandled or avoided, it can also become one of the biggest sources of conflict. That’s why this week we’ll explore practical ways to prevent money from driving a wedge between you, from communicating openly about finances to creating a plan that works for both of you. Together, we’ll look at how to manage money as a team and build healthy financial habits that support your relationship rather than strain it.
Understanding Student Finance
Student loans can feel confusing, overwhelming, and full of myths, but are they really as scary as people make them out to be?
This week, we break down how student finance actually works in the UK, from tuition fees and maintenance loans to repayments, interest, and whether having a student loan affects your credit score or mortgage. If you’re heading to university, thinking about it, or you’re still paying off your loan years later, this episode will help you understand what it all really means without the complicated financial jargon.
What Have We Learned So Far?
This week, we’re taking stock of all that we have learned so far – and it’s a lot! We take the time to review where we have been and use that to look at where we’re going. It’s a great reminder of the key lessons we’ve learned!
We cover everything from the basics of spending and budgeting, to credit cards, debt and buying a house. So, if you’ve missed any episodes or simply need a refresher, this episode is for you!
Listener Q&A: Part Two!
This week we are continuing to answer your questions, covering everything from balancing a social life and money, to insuring your phone – it’s well worth a watch!
Listener Q&A: Part One!
This week we are answering your questions! We cover everything from student loans to managing finances as a couple. It’s well worth a watch!
Understanding Investing: Platforms
Investment platforms make it easier to buy, hold and manage your investments, but not all platforms are the same. In this episode, we explain what platforms do, how they work behind the scenes, and the key features that can make investing simpler. We also break down the fees you’ll pay, how those costs can affect your returns over time, and what protections are in place to keep your money and investments safe if a platform runs into trouble.
Understanding Investing: Wrappers
Investment wrappers can feel confusing, but they’re simply the containers that hold your investments, and choosing the right one can affect your tax, access, flexibility, and long-term outcomes. In this episode, we unpack what wrappers actually are, how they differ from investments themselves, and why two people holding the exact same investment can end up with very different results depending on the wrapper they use.
Understanding Investing: Assets
Investing can feel confusing when you don’t understand what you’re actually buying. In this first episode of our new 3-part investing series, we break down the foundations of investing by exploring assets — from shares and bonds to property, cash, commodities and crypto.
We also unpack how investments make money, what risk really means, and why diversification matters. The goal of this series is to help you build a clear understanding of investing step-by-step, before we move on to wrappers and platforms in the next episodes.
Whether you’re brand new to investing or just want the jargon explained properly, this episode is designed to make investing finally make sense.
Pensions Part Two: You’re Not Too Young
Pensions can feel confusing, but they don’t have to be. In part two of our pensions series, we break down the different types of pensions, how contributions work, what your pension is actually invested in, and whether you need to manage it yourself. We’ll also cover what happens when you change jobs, whether you should combine old pensions, when you can access your money, and the biggest pension mistakes to avoid.
Pensions Part One: You’re Not Too Young
This week, Kate and Pete are talking about Pete’s favourite topic: pensions. Wondering if pensions are worth it in your 20s, or if you can just start later? In this video, we break down how pensions really work (from employer matching and “free money” to where your contributions go) and show why even small amounts now can grow into life-changing sums over time.