The Financial Wellbeing Podcast

Episode 47 – Pt1 Foundations for a Happy Retirement In the first of a 3 part retirement series Chris, David and Producer Tommo look at building the foundations for a happy retirement. This involves some practical ideas around how to plan financially for this, but more importantly explores the idea of ‘know thyself’ and how this can help provide a sense of purpose. With a canoe update and a top Tight Ass Tommo tip for foodies, we have an excellent episode for you.   Introductions & welcomes Battery woes and a canoe update! What is this podcast all about? First in a 3 part series all about retirement. This is a foundation episode that looks at the financial planning process and how to retire successfully.   Ovation Client Questions: Should I take the tax free cash from my pension? Tight Ass Tommo – Pizza delivery hijinx #Tip of the week – www.luxrewards.co.uk a loyalty card for eating out. Do you have any wedding themed Tight Ass Tommo Tips? Let us know through Twitter @Finwellbeing or email – contact@financialwell-being.co.uk and they could feature in special future episode   Retirement pt1 For those approaching the ‘major landmark’ How people use that money in retirement to make themselves happier Know exactly what you want to do in retirement Retirement no longer means what it used to The last thing some people want to do when they stop working, is to stop working! Retirement can be scary, lets call it financial independence The switch from saving to dipping into those savings can be tricky Know thyself, What makes you happy? What pulls you into retirement? The importance of purpose and what it is. Episode 12: Philanthropy Move towards retirement by starting what you want to do now Producer Tommo explains the Financial Planning process used at Ovation Finance to work out how much you need in retirement Keep going through the process for continued clarity   What is coming up in the next few episodes . . .   If you would like to purchase a copy of The Financial Wellbeing Book please click on this link to visit Penny Brohn UK shop  

Episode 46 – The Sharing Economy with Professor Tim Kasser Join Chris, David and Producer Tommo for part 2 of our interview with Professor Tim Kasser. This time the focus is on practical ideas for financial wellbeing through consuming less. They also have the added bonus of helping to save the environment! With listeners questions and a serious tip not to be missed in #tightasstommo we have a very interesting episode for you.   Welcomes & Introductions What is this podcast all about? – Part 2 of our interview with Tim Kasser. Practical things for people to do to stop the accumulation of stuff that lowers the value of wellbeing Part 1 – Hyper Capitalism with Professor Tim Kasser Ovation Client Questions : Capital Gains Tax – what it is, when it happens and how to declare it Tight Ass Tommo Not quite so light-hearted this week. The Nottingham Knockers – why you should never buy anything from coldcallers #Tip of the week – Special gift experiences without the pricetag –  www.fivestardays.com Introduction with Tim Kasser Materialism reduces wellbeing – consume less stuff, help the planet and increase wellbeing The interview takes a look at practical ideas to do this Looking at the micro aspects of Tim’s book What does the term Hyper Capitalism mean? Intrinsic and Extrinsic values recap Materialism effecting children’s wellbeing The ‘S’ Score Questioning the system! The laws created for business driving hyper capitalism Quote – under communism man takes advantage of man, and capitalism is exactly the opposite! What can people do differently? Episode 7 – Michelle McGagh’s No-spend Year The Sharing economy and libraries – going beyond books, from tools & toys to more Vested interest among business and government It is not good for the economy to share Conclusions from the guys Capitalism is a bit out of control Episode 11 – Community Wellbeing with George Ferguson We cannot keep purchasing things to be consumed and chuck away the waste   If you would like to purchase a copy of Tim’s book Hyper-Capitalism, click on this link   Do you have any financial wellbeing questions you would like us to answer?  Do you have a #tightasstommo money saving tip you would like to share with our listeners? If so, let us know and they could feature on a future episode. Contact us via Twitter @Finwellbeing or email – contact@financialwell-being.co.uk   If you would like to purchase a copy of The Financial Wellbeing Book please click on this link to visit Penny Brohn UK shop

Episode 45 – A Festive Wellbeing Podcast with Tim Elsenburg The guys have a fun filled festive podcast for you this Christmas! Listen to some cracking money saving tips from Producer Tommo, play along and beat David at ‘Sound Charades’ then enjoy Chris’ interview with singer/songwriter Tim Elsenburg from the Mercury Prize nominated band Sweet Billy Pilgrim. So grab a glass of eggnog, put your feet up and have a giggle.   Welcomes & Introductions Looking back at 2018 – selling a business, new books, toddlers and secret projects What is this podcast all about? Festive games and an interview with Tim Elsenburg from Mercury Award nominee band Sweet Billy Pilgrim Festive Tight Ass Tommo FREE gift idea – TV recording audience tickets Thanks to Chris Ankers – @ankers43, for the Christmas day babies tip Cheap office christmas trees Podcast “Sound Charades” – Listener clue: money related film titles Interview with Tim Elsenburg – singer and songwriter from the band Sweet Billy Pilgrim Why Sweet Billy Pilgrim are the embodiment of not needing money to achieve goals in life How to record music in a shed! Utilizing limited time The moment you find out great news Quality on a shoestring Recording like The Beatles What does new album name ‘Wapentak’ mean? Front room gigs Don’t let a lack of money stop you Wrap up from the guys Song, Why The Long Face – Sweet Billy Pilgrim If you want to hear more music from Sweet Billy Pilgrim, head over to their website for more information here.   Do you have any financial wellbeing questions you would like us to answer?  Do you have a #tightasstommo money saving tip you would like to share with our listeners? If so, let us know and they could feature on a future episode. Contact us via Twitter @Finwellbeing or email – contact@financialwell-being.co.uk   If you would like to purchase a copy of The Financial Wellbeing Book please click on this link to visit Penny Brohn UK shop