Headsup on Money

Benjamin Mitchell

Headsup on Money - the unconventional personal finance podcast.
We answer the money questions you're too scared to ask and arm you with the knowledge and power to help you get on top of your personal finances.
Listen today and and transform yourself from money novice to money nerd.
Join Benjamin Mitchell (@TheMoneyScot), serial hater of financial jargon, as he helps you make better financial life decisions.
Keep your Headsup on Twitter @HeadsupMoney

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16- The Triple Lock Guarantee & Your State Pension

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09/29/23 • 18 min

In this episode Benjamin chats about one of the more politically contested topics in personal finance.
But what is the 'triple lock guarantee'?
Is it a good thing or a bad thing, and will it stay around?
Don't sweat the small stuff here, governments have been known (once or twice) to go back on their word...
You just need the fundamentals.
Explained here in under 20 minutes.
No jargon. No waffle.

Join Benjamin Mitchell (themoneyscot), serial hater of financial jargon, as he helps you make better financial life decisions.
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09/29/23 • 18 min

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1- Five Classic Money Mistakes (& How to Avoid Them)

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06/17/23 • 17 min

In this episode, Benjamin highlights the 5 classic money mistakes that separate the money nerds from the money novices!
Join this riveting (we try!) countdown to ensure your financial life plan is free from classic blunders, including:
1. Planning blind
2. Losing track of your fees
3. Delaying things until tomorrow
4. Judging your success by that of others
5. Jumping in at the deep end
Bank gone bust? The FSCS to the rescue!
Who owns my bank? Bank family trees

06/17/23 • 17 min

7- What Is The Stock Market?

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07/28/23 • 22 min

If you want to outperform the terminator of wealth that is inflation, then you need to be investing in the stock market.
But it's hard when you don't know the fundamentals...
What even is the stock market?
Is it even suitable for everyday investors?
How will I know what to invest in?
Sound familiar?
By the end of this episode you'll be a master of the market and you'll be armed with the most solid foundations possible to begin your journey to long term wealth creation, whatever that means to you.
Serving of financial jargon not included (as always).

07/28/23 • 22 min

4- Investment Compounding - Become a Millionaire With No Effort

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07/07/23 • 13 min

No, it's not a get rich quick scheme...
Instead, in this episode Benjamin shares one of the most important concepts in personal finance: the wonder that is investment compounding.
Benjamin brings this marvellous concept to life through real life examples to help you see (hear) that what can start as humble beginnings can grow into something very special.
Would you rather have £1,000,000 today, or 1p that doubles every day for a month?!
In this episode you'll learn how you can make compounding work for you.
Often all you need is a little time on your hands.
Calculator referred to in the podcast:
The 8th Wonder of the World

07/07/23 • 13 min

5- Saving Is Not The Same As Investing

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07/14/23 • 18 min

In this episode you will become a resident money nerd on the differences between saving and investing.
These two concepts are often used interchangeably, but as you will learn they are completely different in meaning, and serve very different purposes when it comes to your long term financial plan.
Should you be a saver?
Or should you be an investor?
This episode is your definitive guide.

07/14/23 • 18 min

6- Understand Your Payslip

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07/21/23 • 22 min

Become a master at understanding your payslip!
By the end of this episode you'll be a pro at reading your payslip and you'll understand the key things you need to know; cold payslip sweats no more!
Income Tax ...
National Insurance contributions...
Pension contributions ...
They're all explained here but with zero financial jargon.
Next time you read your payslip you'll be full of confidence, and can even challenge your employer's payroll department if you think there may be an error.
And here's the link I refer to in the podcast:
Your go to tax code directory

07/21/23 • 22 min

An Introduction to Headsup on Money

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06/16/23 • 5 min

Welcome to the very first (very shiny, very new) episode of Headsup on Money, the podcast that brings colour and fun to your personal finances.
In the trailer, Benjamin introduces himself and climbs onto his personal finance soapbox to explain why the podcast has come to be and more importantly, why you should care!
Listen today and and transform yourself from money novice to money nerd.
The first step begins right here.

06/16/23 • 5 min

8- Default Pension Funds & Jeremy Hunt's Worrying Proposals

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08/04/23 • 14 min

Warning - Jeremy Hunt is making changes to your workplace pension scheme without your agreement!
And these changes are worrying.
Benjamin shares what you need to do to avoid your pension being invested in high risk, high expense assets and to regain control of your pension fund.
Jeremy and his cronies are making these changes to benefit the government agenda and NOT with you in mind.
As Fleetwood Mac once said:
'you can go your own way (in your workplace pension scheme)'
Listen why.

08/04/23 • 14 min

9- How To Run Your Bank Accounts

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08/11/23 • 14 min

Having a well organised bank account system doesn't have to be complicated.
It's incredibly simple to do and is the first step towards nailing your long term financial life plan.
This episode covers key points, such as how many bank accounts you need and also reminds you that the most important direct debit you should arrange each month is to pay YOURSELF .
You pay for broadband, electricity and council tax, so why not invest in yourself too?

08/11/23 • 14 min

2- Where To Start With Your Financial Plan

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06/23/23 • 18 min

Are you keen to kick off your long term financial life plan, but don't know where to start?!
In this episode, Benjamin shares a real life story to highlight the priorities you should be focussing on when it comes to your financial freedom journey.
By the end of the episode you'll know exactly where to direct your precious time and resources.
As you'll see, it's simply a case of putting 3 crucial things to BED ...

06/23/23 • 18 min

FAQ

How many episodes does Headsup on Money have?

Headsup on Money currently has 25 episodes available.

What topics does Headsup on Money cover?

The podcast is about Investing, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Headsup on Money?

The episode title '16- The Triple Lock Guarantee & Your State Pension' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Headsup on Money?

The average episode length on Headsup on Money is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of Headsup on Money released?

Episodes of Headsup on Money are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Headsup on Money?

The first episode of Headsup on Money was released on Jun 16, 2023.

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