In this episode, with Chartered Financial Adviser Lisa Conway-Hughes, we talk about vital strategies for navigating this complex and emotional process, covering topics such as protecting your financial future, maximising savings allowances, securing insurance, and safeguarding against scams. We also explore the personal dynamics of inheritance, including factors that influence distribution decisions, such as close relationships, financial needs, and caregiving responsibilities.

In this episode, we speak to Helena Wardle - Founder of Money Means as well as Partner and Chartered Financial Planner at Smith and Wardle - about finding that golden balance between money and our well-being, how to avoid lifestyle creep and still feel fulfilled, the best ways to avoid retail therapy and more.

Taxes. That word alone can send shivers down your spine. But today, with the help of Chartered Financial Adviser Lisa Conway-Hughes, we’ll try and make taxes a little less scary for you. Lisa provides valuable insights on avoiding common mistakes, staying organised, and ensuring you have sufficient funds.

Today, we tackle the often misunderstood and stressful topic of debt. Financial Planner Abigail Banks leads us in the discussion of the different types of debt that women face, as well as strategies for paying it off and avoiding common misconceptions. Whether it's student loans or mortgages, we provide tips and advice for effectively using and managing debt at every stage of life.

💸 In this episode, we dive into the often tricky and emotionally charged topic of money and relationships. Our expert guest shares insights on managing joint finances, communicating effectively about money, and aligning financial goals with your couple goals. We also explore practical strategies for optimising tax benefits, the cost of being single, navigating divorce, and more.

💸 In today's episode as part of our new series, we get into the topic of death. While many of us avoid thinking about our own mortality, it's crucial to plan for the unexpected. What happens if we were to pass away tomorrow? How can we protect our assets? And how can we care for aging parents at the end of life? Join us as we discover the significance of estate planning and delve into topics such as life insurance, digital assets, trusts, and the importance of regularly updating your estate plan.

In this episode, Nafisa shares her tips on getting better at sales, understanding how to build a useful network and advice on being more efficient.

💸 How do you split your finances when your partner earns much more than you?

How can we spot financial infidelity, and what is financial abuse?

How can we start talking about money with a partner?

A recent survey of 600 therapists shows a third reported an increase in clients talking about relationship problems sparked by rising living costs. The therapists also noted that more clients were finding it difficult to leave their partner because of financial concerns.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which held $200 billion worth of deposits, collapsed, sending shockwaves through the industry. Banking regulators shut down SVB after the bank's valuation collapsed, resulting in the second-largest bank failure in US history after Lehman Brothers. With the help of the government and private sector, the focus was on containing the contagion and ensuring that businesses could stay afloat.

💸 Do you find yourself worried about personal safety and economic security? Are you frustrated by the inequalities women still face in 2023? Do you find yourself increasingly fed up with the patriarchy?

Have you debated whether you should give your kids pocket money?

💸 How do we build a world we want to live in while still making our profit? What’s the best approach when it comes to changing our attitude to confidence? How can we approach our work with more intention?

Have you debated whether you should give your kids pocket money?

💸 Do you feel paralysed when it comes to getting started with investing? Are you afraid of taking the plunge? Have you wondered whether it’s worth investing in the current economic climate?

💸As a young woman, do you feel like you received enough of a financial education to equip you with confidence as an adult?

Are you a parent of a young girl and worried about her lack of confidence when it comes to talking about money and one day, negotiating her salary?

Have you debated whether you should give your kids pocket money?

💸An Initial Public Offering – also known as IPO, is the first sale of stock (shares) in a company to the public. But is this something you should invest in, and how do you know if an IPO is worth your money?

On today’s Hotline episode, I’ll outline what exactly IPOs are, the technicalities involved and whether you should leap into investing in one (or perhaps sit it out).

💸Are you fearful about investing in what seems to be a highly volatile market? Do you struggle to keep your cool while having your money invested? How should we, as investors, approach financial bubbles?

Have you ever struggled to know your worth? Does the idea of negotiating your rates or salary fill you with dread? What can we do, in practice, to help build our confidence to ask for more?

These are some of the questions we discussed with Insaff El Hassini, an expert and a coach on salary negotiation, a career and business mentor, and a fierce advocate for women’s economic and financial rights. Having traveled the world to teach over 5,000 women how to defend their fair value on the job market, she is the perfect expert for this subject.

💸At the start of a new year, it’s tempting to dive into making a list of resolutions – only to quickly get overwhelmed. Today, I’d like to talk you through some things you can do to boost your financial health in 2023, while keeping your head cool and not falling prey to exhaustion.

💸How can you boost your finances with investing and make your money work for you? What are meme stocks? How do you pick an investment platform?

These are some of the questions we discussed with Kalpana Fitzpatrick, a financial journalist and author of Invest Now: The Simple Guide to Boosting Your Finances, released in December 2022.

Inflation is still high, with cost of living having increased drastically and there is a lot of uncertainty. But investing is key for the long term. And so is financial resilience. If you’re looking to start investing or consolidating your knowledge, this episode will help you get started!

💸This year has definitely not been the easiest financially. It’s been especially tricky for anyone with a mortgage or considering buying a home - with higher interest rates and inflation, making a decision on what the best options are for your money is difficult to say the least. 

We decided to speak to independent freelance investment journalist Moira O'Neill to get her opinion on whether it makes more sense to pay down your mortgage or invest in the stock market, the best ways of reviewing your existing mortgage, how to prevent inflation from eroding your savings, and more

💸Blockchain technology, crypto and Web3 - you may have come across these terms, but what exactly do they mean, and how will they affect our lives? What is the technology all about and why have there been so many controversies surrounding crypto?

Please note an important point: cryptocurrency exchange FTX, at one stage the second largest company of its type in the world, filed for bankruptcy in November leaving many users unable to withdraw their funds. Its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, has since been arrested and charged with fraud. We recorded this episode prior to his arrest.

Regardless of the controversies, we thought it would still be valuable to understand the tech behind Web3, which is why today, I speak to Marieke Flament. Marieke is a French-born computer engineer and CEO of the NEAR Foundation, a Swiss-based non-profit that oversees the governance and development of its namesake blockchain.