Personal Finance
The UK Money Podcast
Jason Mountford
Bringing you a weekly dose of personal finance content that matters to savers and investors in the UK. Every week I'll break down the latest in what's happening in the world of investing and personal finance, answer listener questions and discuss hot topics.
33 min
10 episodes
1
The King's Speech & Your Money, Real Returns & Why Your Home is Not an Asset
25 min
311/18/2025I'm back with another episode of the show, and we've got a bit to catch up on. Today I'm giving my thoughts on what the King's Speech means for your money, and how Labours plan might impact your hip pocket. I also talk about how to calculate the real return of your investments, with nominal (non-inflation adjusted) numbers can be misleading. Lastly, I explain why I think you should consider your home a lifestyle expense, NOT an asset.
2
9 Tips for Choosing a Financial Advisor
25 min
311/18/2025I'm back after a few weeks break and in this episode I'm talking through how to choose a financial advisor. I share 9 things to look for when choosing the right advisor for you, to make sure they're going to help you, and not just try sell you. Got questions? Hit me up at jason@jasonmountford.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
3
Will the UK election impact your investments?
24 min
311/18/2025In this episode of The UK Money Podcast, I'm talking through what elections mean for your investments. There's going to be a lot of mud-slinging and fear mongering in the coming months, particularly with a US election coming as well as the just-announced UK election. I also discuss some more about the undervalued UK market, and how companies like Hargreaves Lansdown are becoming attractive takeover targets for private equity and foregin investors. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
4
Bonds are a total waste of time. Here's why
29 min
311/18/2025In today’s episode I’m talking about bonds. With investment markets starting to heat up a little, a lot of investors may be starting to think more about their asset allocation.I want to dispel some of the myths around bonds, and question whether they’re worth investing in at all. As well as that, I’m answering a listener question on what to do if you come into a lump sum of cash. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
5
British ISA - why YOU should invest + 99% mortgages
25 min
311/18/2025In this weeks' episode of The UK Money Podcast, I'm talking through the British ISA, and why I think it's actually a brilliant idea. I also touch on the new 99% mortgage from Yorkshire Building Society, and discuss whether you should consider a mortgage like this to get on the housing ladder. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
6
How the State Pension Works & How to Invest For Your Kids
26 min
311/18/2025In this episode of The UK Money Podcast, I'm explaining how the UK State Pension works. This is going to be especially important to understand with an election looming, and the State Pension always a hot issue! I also answer some listener questions about how to invest when you're running out of time to retirement, and how to invest for your kids. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
7
The 3 Steps You Need to Take to Get Out of Debt and Benefit From an Improving Economy
17 min
311/18/2025Thanks so much to everyone who sent in questions this week, it’s great to be back and I am stoked with the response! On this weeks episode of the show I’m answering a listener question. Aaron has gone through a messy divorce and wants some information on how to deal with paying off debt and getting himself back on his feet. Got a question for me? Email me at jason@jasonmountford.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
8
The UK MONEY PODCAST IS BACK!
5 min
311/18/2025...and it feels so good. Excited to be taking the show back to its roots and bringing you advice and information about personal finance and investing in the UK.I'd love to answer the burning questions you've been holding on to for the last year and a bit (ha!), so hit me up at jason@jasonmountford.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
9
#62 - Financial jargon breakdown, fund fact sheets explained
28 min
311/18/2025This week on the show I'm breaking down some of the financial jargon you've surely come across when looking to invest your hard earned cash. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message
10
#61 - Crypto Bankruptcies, Cost of Living and the UK vs US Stock Market with Peter Komolafe
40 min
311/18/2025Joined by Peter Komolafe to talk through the latest in the world of investing and personal finance. You may remember Pete from his past appearance on the show, he run the successful Conversation of Money YouTube channel, podcast and Instagram account.He's recently made the jump to the big(ger) screen as well, appearing as an expert on Channel 4's Secret Spenders.Really enjoyed catching up with Pete, I hope you enjoy the episode.You can find Pete on his website, YouTube channel, podcast and Instagram account. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theukmoneyguide.substack.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ukmoneypodcast/message