Hrkn to .. Managing My Money: Recent Episodes
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Produced at Share Radio and based on the Open University course of the same name, Managing My Money is a great way to get up to speed with money matters. Presenters Glen Goodman and Annie Weston have done the impossible - they’ve made finance fun! From savings to mortgages to insurance, this completely free course is a delight - and you can follow the links to find slides and our short quizzes, with a certificate at the end to prove how financially knowledgeable you are. There's a quiz at the end of each pair of 25 minute episodes, with a final test at the end of the course including the course completion certificate endorsed by the Open University which can be used on your CV. Take it your own pace - there's no need to work to eight calendar weeks to match the pairs of episodes. So you can either just listen, or sign-up to take the quizzes and monitor your progress. Finally, please remember that this course is educational guidance, not financial advice. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. and enjoy!
We get into the nitty-gritty of Annie’s spending patterns, and help her out of her financial pickle. We look at our essential spending and how to cut back on non-essentials. We talk about putting money aside for big one-off purchases, and the ups and downs of online shopping. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-3-episode-6-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Final Test! Time to prepare for the big one, and earn your Open University certificate. In Episode 16 we look at everything we've learnt over the past eight weeks and prepare for the final online test to get your Open University certificate! Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-8-episode-16-supporting-slides/ Here's your link for taking the tests: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insurance - there are so many types, but how do you weigh your peace of mind against the mounting costs? In Episode 15 we explore all the different types of insurance, and how to weigh peace of mind against the mounting costs. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-8-episode-15-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The ISA revolution. A different way to save for retirement. Planning for a happy retirement: can you rely on the state pension or should you make your own plans? We talk about pension options and the ISA revolution. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-7-episode-14-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you rely on the state pension for your retirement, or should you make your own plans? Planning for a happy retirement: can you rely on the state pension or should you make your own plans? We talk about pension options and the ISA revolution. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-7-episode-13-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We construct a Household Balance Sheet to make you sure you don’t take on more debt than you can pay back. How to take out a mortgage and buy a home. What are leasehold and freehold properties? We look at all the costs involved and construct a household balance sheet to make sure you don't take on more debt than you can afford to pay back. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-6-episode-12-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to take out a mortgage and buy a home. What are leasehold and freehold properties? We look at all the costs involved and construct a household balance sheet to make sure you don't take on more debt than you can afford to pay back. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-6-episode-11-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s the difference between saving and investment? It’s all in the risk. Why save? We explain why it's important and talk you through the different savings products. What's the difference between saving and investment? It's all in the risk. We talk about shares, bonds and funds, and which perform best over the long term. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-5-episode-10-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why save? We show you why it’s important and look at the different savings products. What's the difference between saving and investment? It's all in the risk. We talk about shares, bonds and funds, and which perform best over the long term. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-5-episode-9-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How do you go about borrowing money? We look at the dreaded Credit Score. We get to grips with debt and interest payments. How are interest rates set? What is credit scoring and how do you go about borrowing money? Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-4-episode-8-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s talk about debt. How are interest rates set and how does inflation affect your debts? We get to grips with debt and interest payments. How are interest rates set? What is credit scoring and how do you go about borrowing money? Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-4-episode-7-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We look at our essential spending and how to cut back on those costly non-essentials. We talk about putting money aside for big one-off purchases, and the ups and downs of online shopping. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-3-episode-5-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What’s the difference between income and wealth? How do you work out the size of your assets and how does inflation affect them? What's the difference between income and wealth? How do you work out the size of your assets, and how are they affected by inflation? That's all in episode 3. Then we move on to tax & benefits and find out how all this fits into our personal budget planning. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-2-episode-3-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Introducing the Financial Planning Model. It’s more fun than it sounds! What is financial planning all about and why is it necessary? We examine your life journey and reveal how your personality and priorities can have a dramatic impact on your future wealth. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-1-episode-2-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is financial planning all about and why is it necessary? We examine your life journey and reveal how your personality and priorities can have a dramatic impact on your future wealth. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-1-episode-1-supporting-slides/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tax and benefits. How do they fit together with your income so you can budget sensibly? What's the difference between income and wealth? How do you work out the size of your assets, and how are they affected by inflation? Then we move on to tax & benefits and find out how all this fits into our personal budget planning. Slides to go with this episode: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/supporting-slides/mmm-week-2-episode-4-supporting-slides/ Register to take the quizzes: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/help-guides/managing-my-money/your-managing-my-money-dashboard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices