- 28 minutes 54 secondsEp 560 - Should you still invest at all-time highs & how saving £5 could change your life
In this week's episode, Damien explores whether investors should be fearful when stock markets reach all-time highs. He looks back at historical data and research to reveal what typically happens after markets hit a record high.
Next, he discusses the psychological power of making small, seemingly insignificant changes to your finances and how it can dramatically transform your life.
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23 August 2026, 1:30 am - 14 minutes 22 secondsMoney Vault - When 'good enough' is better than 'perfect'
Welcome to the Money Vault, the midweek show where Damien and Andy revisit some classic, evergreen episodes from the Money to the Masses archives.
In this episode of The Money Vault, Damien revisits episode 303 from January 2021, which explores why a "good enough" financial plan is often better than a perfect one. Drawing on concepts from Morgan Housel’s book The Psychology of Money, Damien explores the vital difference between making strictly rational decisions and making reasonable ones that actually work for you in the real world.
While the mathematics of personal finance might suggest one specific course of action, human emotions often dictate another. Damien explains how aiming for absolute financial perfection can sometimes lead to stress and failure, and we share practical examples where choosing the reasonable, emotionally comfortable path can significantly increase your chances of long-term success.
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19 August 2026, 1:30 am - 40 minutes 13 secondsEp 559 - Beginner's guide to buying an Electric Vehicle
In this week's episode, Justin discusses the financial realities of transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV). He covers the practicalities of buying a second-hand EV, addresses common concerns regarding battery health and explains the logistics and costs of charging an EV, both on the road and at home.
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16 August 2026, 1:30 am - 15 minutes 47 secondsMoney Vault - Personal finance numbers everyone should know
Welcome to the Money Vault, the midweek show where Damien and Andy revisit some classic, evergreen episodes from the Money to the Masses archives.
This week, Damien takes a look back at episode 417, where he discusses the essential personal finance numbers that can help people maintain control over their financial well-being.
From mortgage rates and emergency cash buffers to understanding your exact net pay and retirement targets, keeping track of these key figures can act as an emergency plan for your money.
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12 August 2026, 1:30 am - 34 minutes 18 secondsEp 558 - 5 numbers to Retire Early & your Decade-by-Decade Money Audit
In this week's episode, Damien reveals the money audits you should carry out during each decade of your life, from your 30s right through to your 70s.
He then breaks down why the numbers 25, 70, 173, 2,000, and 100,000 serve as maths hacks to help you become financially independent and retire early.
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9 August 2026, 1:30 am - 7 minutes 13 secondsMoney Vault - Good debt vs Bad debt
Welcome to the Money Vault, the midweek show where Damien and Andy revisit some classic, evergreen episodes from the Money to the Masses archives.
This week, Damien and Andy take a look back at episode 297 from November 2020. While borrowing money is often viewed negatively, taking on debt can sometimes be a sensible investment in your financial future. In this episode, Damien explains the difference between 'Good debt' and 'Bad debt'.
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5 August 2026, 1:30 am - 42 minutes 1 secondEp 557 - How to read investment markets & wildfire travel rights
In this week's episode Damien discusses your legal rights if your holiday is impacted by the wildfires in Europe. He also explains when your travel insurance will and won't pay out.
Finally, he reveals how to read and interpret global investment markets in seconds, by walking you through the key indices, currencies and stocks that he tracks each day.
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- ^FTMX - FTSE 250 (Ex. Investment Trusts)
- ^FTAS - UK FTSE All Share
- S&P 500 - Standard & Poor’s 500
- Dow Jones - Dow Jones Industrial Average
- NASDAQ - NASDAQ Composite
- ^NDX - NASDAQ-100
- ^STOXX50E - EURO STOXX 50 Index
- ^GDAXI - DAX Performance-Index
- ^HSI - HANG SENG INDEX
- 000903.SS - CSI 100 Index
- ^N225 - Nikkei 225
- ^KS11 - KOSPI Composite Index
- XLK - State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLV - State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLF - State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLE - State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLI - State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLRE - State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund
- XLU - State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund
- ES=F - E-Mini S&P 500
- YM=F - Mini Dow Jones Industrial Average
- NQ=F - Nasdaq 100
- GC=F - Gold
- BTC-USD - Bitcoin USD
- CL=F - Crude Oil
- BZ=F - Brent Crude Oil Last Day Financial
- HG=F - Copper
- NVDA - NVIDIA Corporation
- META - Meta Platforms, Inc.
- AAPL - Apple Inc.
- AMZN - Amazon.com, Inc.
- MSFT - Microsoft Corporation
- TSLA - Tesla, Inc.
2 August 2026, 1:30 am - 14 minutes 44 secondsMoney Vault - How to get rich
Welcome to the Money Vault, the midweek show where Damien and Andy revisit some classic, evergreen episodes from the Money to the Masses archives.
In this episode of The Money Vault, Damien takes a look back at episode 319 from May 2021, exploring the fundamental principles of building wealth. He discusses the lessons we can learn from George S. Clason's classic 1926 book, The Richest Man in Babylon.
He explains how the century-old parables translate to modern financial strategies, outlining actionable steps you can take to manage your money, clear debt, and secure your financial future.
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29 July 2026, 1:30 am - 41 minutes 8 secondsEp 556 - The dangers of irregular investing & money-saving hacks with Britain's Coupon King
In this week's episode, I analyse some recent research from JP Morgan Personal Investing and explain how inconsistent contributions can hurt your overall portfolio performance.
Next, Andy and I chat with Jordon Cox, known to many as 'Britain's Coupon King', who shares some practical money-saving hacks and tips.
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26 July 2026, 1:30 am - 22 minutes 27 secondsMoney Vault - Best investing quotes from famous investors
Welcome to the Money Vault, our new midweek show where we revisit classic, evergreen episodes from the Money to the Masses archives.
In this episode of The Money Vault, Damien and Andy take a look back at the most valuable investing quotes of all time. They explore the timeless wisdom of renowned investors, including George Soros, John Templeton, John Bogle, and Warren Buffett, explaining how their wise words could help you on your own investment journey.
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22 July 2026, 1:30 am - 32 minutes 37 secondsEp 555 - Building an ISA bridge for retirement & New Buy Now Pay Later rules
In this week's episode, Damien explains the concept of an ISA bridge and how it can help you manage the financial gap between your ideal retirement date, the age you can access your private pension and your state pension age.
Next, Damien explains how the new FCA regulations for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services are likely to impact consumers, including new mandatory affordability checks and additional Section 75 protection.
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