It's Your Money: Recent Episodes

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In an ever-more volatile world of savings and investments, it pays to stay calm and take the long view. In a bite-sized weekly podcast for the Maher Brownsword family and friends, ANDY MAHER explains what's going on in the markets, how best to view these uncertain times, and where to find the best value for your future investments.

Andy is in conversation with journalist and podcast producer Andrew Harrison, a long-time Maher Brownsword Client. It's Your Money is a Podmasters Production for Maher Brownsword.

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Where is the stock market heading after the COVID/Ukraine/Energy/Brexit quadruple whammy? How should investors best handle the new trends? And is there an Artificial Intelligence bubble on the horizon as institutions pile in to the new tech sector? Andy Maher and special guest Mike Coop of Morningstar explain how not to get foxed by the FTSE. Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licensed from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production.

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The tax year is ending. What should you be thinking about? Andy Maher takes you through a checklist of Stocks and Shares ISAs, pension contributions, inheritance tax… and how to take the grief out of future planning. 

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Why do we make the choices we make? Behavioural scientist Ryan Murphy of Morningstar joins Andy Maher and Andrew to talk about the way we make decisions… and how to stay the course even if you’re surrounded by chaos.

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Baby, it’s cold outside. And rainy. So it’s the best time to sort out your finances for the New Year. Andy Maher has your checklist for a pain-free 2023. 

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With wild inflation, political instability, a cost of living crisis and war in Europe, 2022 has been one of the most tumultuous years in decades. Andy Maher and guest Dan Kemp of Morningstar spotlight the lessons of a rollercoaster year. 

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It’s all over the finance press but what does Environmental, Social, and Governance investing really mean? Andy Maher plus guests Nicollo Bragazza of Morningstar and Brian O’Kennedy of sustainable business Clearstream explain. 

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The Government's mini-budget sent shockwaves through the economy, with sterling crashing, interest rates rising and a Bank of England intervention. But what does it really mean? Andy Maher plus Mike Coop and Mark Preskett of Morningstar explain the Fiscal Event for the average investor.

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Financial independence doesn’t only mean going it alone from your job or partner. It means future-proofing your money against unexpected events – including inflation and the cost-of-living crisis. Andy Maher explains how, and guest client Julia Woodman tells us how she took charge of her finances.

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War in Ukraine, runaway inflation, a cost-of-living crisis and now we don’t know who’ll be running the economy. Andy Maher plus special guests Mike Coop and Dan Kemp of Morningstar explain where we are at the halfway point of the year… and what it means for investors. 

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Inflation is surging thanks to fuel price spikes, the Ukraine War and more. Andy Maher plus special guest Mark Preskett of Morningstar explain how to not to live in a crisis with today’s high prices. 

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Inflation, energy costs and interest rates are mounting and it’s tempting to cut your spending in the wrong places. Andy Maher explains why the obvious savings might not be the smart ones.

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It’s been quite a year so far, with crises in energy and the cost of living, tax, supply chains and Ukraine. Dan Kemo and Mike Coop of Morningstar join Andy Maher to work out what it all means.

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The tax year is ending. What do you need to do? Andy Maher has the answers. Plus, what are people’s biggest blunders when it comes to financial advice?

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Thinking of a fuss-free retirement? It’s not just about your investments, it’s your mindset too. Executive coach Lisa Quinn joins Andy Maher to explain how everyone can visualise their personal post-work paradise. 

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What’s in store in the economy in 2022? Dan Kemp and Mike Coop of investment research fund Morningstar join Andy Maher to look at rising inflation, the cost of living crisis, the energy crunch… and why balance is everything.

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It’s been a turbulent year.

What do the events of 2021 mean for savers and investors? Andy Maher takes us through the ups and downs of an unpredictable 12 months. 

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Britain leads the world in at least one field: personal indebtedness. How should we handle it, how is borrowing changing… and are we ready for interest rates to go up? Andy Maher has advice.

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Economic stormclouds are gathering. What should you be doing about them right now? Plus HMRC’s crackdown on IR35 tax payments, with Andy Maher and special guests Tom Wallace and Rhys Thomas from WTT Consulting.

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There’s no getting away from them – but you CAN plan for the best results. ANDY MAHER looks at the Inheritance Tax jungle and explains innovative ways to help you pass on what you’ve earned to your family, not the Chancellor. 

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Why is Ethical, Social and Governance investing no longer a fringe sector? Dan Kemp of Morningstar joins Andy Maher to explain why a once-specialist area is challenging the mainstream. 

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Why do we spend more on insuring our pets than ourselves? Insurance for illness and to protect your income is cheaper – and a LOT more important – than you think, says Andy Maher. 

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Retirement is coming to all of us one day, but how do you know when your pot is enough? And what can you do to build it up, even if it’s late in the game? Andy Maher explains. 

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Three months in, how is 2021’s financial environment shaping up for savers, investors and worried Chancellors called Rishi? Andy Maher explains how it started and how it’s going. 

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What does the Budget mean? Will we have to brace ourselves for higher taxes that the Chancellor has hidden? Andy Maher has the answers.

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In uncertain times, how do you know if your investments are doing OK? ANDY MAHER has tips on what to look out for.

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January’s a good time to take a fresh look at your savings, investments and retirement plans. ANDY MAHER explains what to look out for.

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What have savers learned in this strangest of years? And what's coming in 2021? ANDY MAHER looks back and forward with 2020 vision.

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Has the UK government got into a jobs scheme it can't get out of? What does the American election mean for UK investors? And will 2021 be a good time to buy? ANDY MAHER explains. 

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With a second COVID wave and job losses under way, Rishi Sunak has his work cut out. But are things as hard as they sound? And why are the FTSE, Dow and housing performing unexpectedly well? ANDY MAHER explains. 

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Thanks to COVID, stock markets are in turmoil (again!) but what really moves them? Are the FTSE and the Dow over- or undervalued? And what’s the best way for investors to approach these volatile indices? ANDY MAHER explains.

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What will Rishi Sunak’s colossal intervention in the economy mean for jobs, trainees, the housing market, investors and savers? And is a £10 discount (T&Cs apply) enough to save our restaurants? ANDY MAHER explains the Chancellor’s summer statement in this podcast special

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It’s been a strange year for money, savers, investments and… well… everything. As we approach the halfway mark of 2020, ANDY MAHER sits down with Andrew Harrison to name the star players and duds of the year so far, and work out what might happen next. 

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We’ve got enough reasons to be down about the outlook for savings and investments. But there are more reasons to be optimistic than you might think. Andy Maher spotlights parts of the economy that are doing rather better than you might think… and how to take advantage of them.

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With a COVID recession on the way, these are worrying times for savers and investors. But does fretting help? ANDY MAHER talks to Maher Brownsword client Andrew Harrison about the real risks to watch in the economy, and how clear thinking can get us through rough times.   

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ANDY MAHER clears away the fog of a tumultuous economic situation, in conversation with Maher Brownsword client Andrew Harrison. What should investors and savers focus on? What does the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 emergency mean for our retirement plans? And exactly how much do we need in the pot?  

Music: ‘Hold For Corporate’ licenced from premiumbeat.com. It’s Your Money is a Podmasters Production.

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In an ever-more volatile world of savings and investments, it pays to stay calm and take the long view. In a bite-sized weekly podcast for the Maher Brownsword family and friends, ANDY MAHER explains what's going on in the markets, how best to view these uncertain times, and where to find the best value for your future investments.