Making Money
Damien Jordan & Timeyin Akerele from Most
Learn how to build wealth - investing, pensions, the psychology of money - even things like how to get a payrise. Hosted by the UK’s top personal finance YouTuber Damien Jordan and his best mate Timeyin Akerele, this is the financial education we wish we’d had. Our focus is on the big stuff, teaching the strategies and mindset shifts that can have a significant impact on your financial life.Contact us: makingmoney@getmost.co.uk
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May 11, 2026 • 1h 35min
Why is UK Electricity So Expensive Compared to Other Countries?
Neil Kenward, Interim Director General of Markets at Ofgem, explains how Ofgem sets the price cap and regulates networks and suppliers. He unpacks why many suppliers failed in 2021–22 and how gas often sets electricity prices. He compares UK costs with other countries and explores market design, renewables, storage and whether bills might fall.
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May 4, 2026 • 1h 5min
My Dad Went Bankrupt, It Changed How I Think About Money
Chris Budd, a former financial planner who now writes and speaks about aligning money with purpose, shares how his father’s bankruptcy reshaped his views on self-worth and wealth. He explores wellbeing-first financial planning, when money undermines purpose, practical habits to curb harmful spending, and why relationships and kindness often matter more than chasing more cash.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 41min
ARCHIVE: How To Budget To Get More From Your Money
They dig into three months of real bank transactions to spot wasteful habits and recurring convenience costs. They contrast spending on memorable experiences with impulsive convenience purchases. Practical budgeting methods are explored, including 50/30/20 targets, envelope-style systems, multi-account setups, weekly spending allowances, and mini-savings tricks to rebuild funds quickly.
Apr 20, 2026 • 1h 15min
I Lost £862 Million & Collapsed a 233-Year-Old Bank
Nick Leeson, the trader whose hidden losses collapsed Barings Bank, gives a candid mini bio and reckons with how things spiralled. He recounts the first sign it was wrong. He reveals the secret accounts and weak controls that let losses grow. He reflects on the psychological toll, the tipping point in 1994, and who in the system failed to stop it.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 1h 21min
UK Mortgage Expert: What First Time Buyers Need To Know
Eddie Ross, co-founder of Tembo Money and mortgage expert helping first-time buyers, talks affordability, modern mortgage products, and family-supported buying solutions. He covers 100% and track-record mortgages, parental equity strategies, shared ownership quirks, and when buying makes financial sense. Practical tips on LISAs, self-employed applicants, and how lenders assess affordability are discussed.
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Apr 6, 2026 • 1h 12min
Your Biggest Investment Risk is Not the Stock Market
Mo Milevsky, professor and author on pensions and retirement income theory, reframes your career as your biggest asset. He explains human capital, how job risk shifts with age, and why lifecycle investing should reflect your income profile. Practical chat on sequence-of-returns risk, diversifying household career exposure, and portfolio protections for later life.
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Mar 30, 2026 • 1h 2min
How I Max Out My ISA on an Average Salary
A 46-year-old shares how he went from debt and lockdown drinking to accidentally starting investing and discovering index funds. He describes hitting a personal challenge to max an ISA on a median salary and the lifestyle changes that made it possible. He also talks about breaking destructive habits, learning self-education, and why starting late still works if you focus on simple, low-cost investing.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 10min
Will the State Pension Be There When You Retire?
Al Miles, an investment actuary who models pension systems, explains why millions of UK workers face retirement shortfalls. She outlines who is most at risk and why late starts, part-time work and opt-outs matter. The conversation explores reforms, Iceland-style guarantees, household saving ideas and political hurdles to fixing pensions.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Last Time This Happened, Nothing Made Money for 17 Years
Jim Reid, Global Head of Macro Research at Deutsche Bank and author focused on long-term returns, shares big-picture lessons from 200 years of market data. He highlights US and tech concentration in global trackers. He traces past tech booms, explains valuation-driven long low-return stretches, and discusses equal-weight vs market-cap approaches and practical portfolio choices.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 14min
What Happens to Your Money if You Die Tomorrow?
Sam Grice, CEO of Octopus Legacy and founder focused on estate planning after personal loss. He talks about why wills matter, common misconceptions, intestacy risks, trusts for children, choosing executors, handling digital assets and crypto, and practical tips on gifting and funeral wishes. Short, clear guidance on simplifying messy post-death processes.
