James Ellis

Jason Shaw

In today's episode, we have two very special guests joining us, James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of Elevated Food for Life. Elevated Food for Life is a groundbreaking platform that can be best described as the Netflix of healthy recipe sites. With over 200 mouthwatering recipes and an extensive library of video instructions, this platform is revolutionising the way we approach healthy cooking. James Ellis, a nutritionist, and Jason Shaw, a professional chef, joined forces to create Elevated Food for Life. James, who left a successful career on Fleet Street, pursued his passion for health by becoming a clinical nutritionist and gaining an MSc in Nutrition. He's also a health coach and conditioning coach, with a keen interest in biohacking, enabling him to achieve a metabolic age 22 years younger than his actual age. Jason Shaw, our other guest today, developed his culinary skills in the kitchens of the acclaimed Trust House Forte Hotel in Bramhope, Leeds. Over the years, he has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including culinary legends Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey, and Raymond Blanc. Now, an industry consultant, Jason brings his wealth of experience and expertise to Elevated Food for Life. During our conversation, James and Jason will take us behind the scenes of Elevated Food for Life and explain how they developed this innovative platform. We'll delve into the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, exploring the nutritional aspects and discussing how to save money on quality ingredients. If you've ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen or struggled to find healthy recipe ideas, this episode is for you. James and Jason are here to inspire and educate us on the art of healthy cooking and the importance of nourishing our bodies. So, without further ado, let's dive into my conversation with James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of Elevated Food for Life, in episode 597 of Informed Choice Radio.

In today's episode, we have two very special guests joining us, James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of <a href="https://elevatedfoodforlife.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elevated Food for Life</a>. Elevated Food for Life is a groundbreaking platform that can be best described as the Netflix of healthy recipe sites. With over 200 mouthwatering recipes and an extensive library of video instructions, this platform is revolutionising the way we approach healthy cooking. James Ellis, a nutritionist, and Jason Shaw, a professional chef, joined forces to create Elevated Food for Life. James, who left a successful career on Fleet Street, pursued his passion for health by becoming a clinical nutritionist and gaining an MSc in Nutrition. He's also a health coach and conditioning coach, with a keen interest in biohacking, enabling him to achieve a metabolic age 22 years younger than his actual age. Jason Shaw, our other guest today, developed his culinary skills in the kitchens of the acclaimed Trust House Forte Hotel in Bramhope, Leeds. Over the years, he has worked alongside some of the biggest names in the business, including culinary legends Marco Pierre White, Gordon Ramsey, and Raymond Blanc. Now, an industry consultant, Jason brings his wealth of experience and expertise to Elevated Food for Life. During our conversation, James and Jason will take us behind the scenes of Elevated Food for Life and explain how they developed this innovative platform. We'll delve into the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, exploring the nutritional aspects and discussing how to save money on quality ingredients. If you've ever felt overwhelmed in the kitchen or struggled to find healthy recipe ideas, this episode is for you. James and Jason are here to inspire and educate us on the art of healthy cooking and the importance of nourishing our bodies. So, without further ado, let's dive into my conversation with James Ellis and Jason Shaw, the founders of Elevated Food for Life, in episode 597 of Informed Choice Radio.

Exploring Elevated Food for Life with James Ellis and Jason Shaw

Allison Baggerly

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Allison Baggerly, the author of Money Made Easy and the founder of Inspired Budget. Allison is a former teacher turned money coach who has helped countless women break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and take control of their finances. During our conversation, Allison shared her personal story of how she and her husband paid off over $111,000 of debt on two teachers' salaries while raising their family. Her insights into goal-setting, sticking to a budget, and staying motivated throughout the process were incredibly valuable. We talked about the importance of identifying your "money pattern" and developing a plan to pay off debt, save money, and invest for your future. Allison's book, Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money, is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their financial situation. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, her insights and strategies will help you achieve your financial goals. I hope you enjoy this episode of Informed Choice Radio and find it as valuable as I did. Here's my conversation with Allison Baggerly in episode 596 of Informed Choice Radio.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Allison Baggerly, the author of <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Money-Plan-Learn-Budget/dp/1119894964/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Money Made Easy</a> and the founder of <a href="https://inspiredbudget.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inspired Budget</a>. Allison is a former teacher turned money coach who has helped countless women break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and take control of their finances. During our conversation, Allison shared her personal story of how she and her husband paid off over $111,000 of debt on two teachers' salaries while raising their family. Her insights into goal-setting, sticking to a budget, and staying motivated throughout the process were incredibly valuable. We talked about the importance of identifying your "money pattern" and developing a plan to pay off debt, save money, and invest for your future. Allison's book, Money Made Easy: How to Budget, Pay Off Debt, and Save Money, is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their financial situation. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, her insights and strategies will help you achieve your financial goals. I hope you enjoy this episode of Informed Choice Radio and find it as valuable as I did. Here's my conversation with Allison Baggerly in episode 596 of Informed Choice Radio.

Goal-Setting, Budgeting, and Staying Motivated with Personal Finance Expert Allison Baggerly

Karen Mooney

In this episode, I’m speaking with Karen Mooney, the Founder and CEO of Sara Eden, the UK’s leading matchmaking agency. Karen started Sara Eden back in 1988 after hearing from too many friends about the difficulties they faced in finding a partner. Since then, she has been responsible for thousands of marriages and long-term relationships, becoming a trusted adviser to her clients along the way. In this episode, Karen shares her insights on the matchmaking industry, her clientele of successful professionals and retired professionals up to their late 80s, and how her business has changed since the pandemic. Karen also talks about the importance of financial compatibility in relationships and how she helps her clients navigate this often tricky topic. So, whether you’re single and looking for love or just interested in learning more about the matchmaking industry, you won’t want to miss this episode. Here’s my conversation with Karen Mooney in episode 595 of Informed Choice Radio.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Karen Mooney, the Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.sara-eden.co.uk/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sara Eden</a>, the UK’s leading matchmaking agency. Karen started Sara Eden back in 1988 after hearing from too many friends about the difficulties they faced in finding a partner. Since then, she has been responsible for thousands of marriages and long-term relationships, becoming a trusted adviser to her clients along the way. In this episode, Karen shares her insights on the matchmaking industry, her clientele of successful professionals and retired professionals up to their late 80s, and how her business has changed since the pandemic. Karen also talks about the importance of financial compatibility in relationships and how she helps her clients navigate this often tricky topic. So, whether you’re single and looking for love or just interested in learning more about the matchmaking industry, you won’t want to miss this episode. Here’s my conversation with Karen Mooney in episode 595 of Informed Choice Radio.

The Secrets of Successful Matchmaking with Karen Mooney

Rachel Watkyn

From Trauma to Triumph: Rachel Watkyn's Journey to Building a Sustainable Empire

Our guest today is Countess Jennifer Walderdorff, a fashion merchandising and retail expert, and the author of “Look at the Labels”. Jenn’s passion for fashion was instilled in her by her Nigerian parents and she’s always had a natural sense of style. After working part-time while studying, Jenn began her career in Fashion Retail Merchandise Planning, before starting her own successful company, Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips. Jenn eventually left London for Italy to pursue her dreams in the fashion industry and while there, she wrote her book “Look at the Labels”. In this episode, we will be discussing the role of fashion in the global economy, how to make ethically responsible fashion choices, and what it means to be a toxic shopper. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of fashion with Countess Jennifer Walderdorff, in episode 593 of Informed Choice Radio.

Our guest today is Countess Jennifer Walderdorff, a fashion merchandising and retail expert, and the author of “Look at the Labels”. Jenn’s passion for fashion was instilled in her by her Nigerian parents and she’s always had a natural sense of style. After working part-time while studying, Jenn began her career in Fashion Retail Merchandise Planning, before starting her own successful company, Cheeky Poppins Shoe Clips. Jenn eventually left London for Italy to pursue her dreams in the fashion industry and while there, she wrote her book “Look at the Labels”. In this episode, we will be discussing the role of fashion in the global economy, how to make ethically responsible fashion choices, and what it means to be a toxic shopper. So, sit back, relax, and let’s dive into the world of fashion with Countess Jennifer Walderdorff, in episode 593 of Informed Choice Radio.

Exploring the World of Fashion, with Countess Jennifer Walderdorff

Charlie Lamdin

In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Lamdin, the founder of BestAgent.co.uk and a renowned economic and political commentator in the housing market. Charlie left a successful career in the city to become a tech founder, and he has a passion for uncovering the truth about how the property market functions. His dream is to end homelessness (something we discuss later in this episode), and he’s a straight-talking, eloquent, and forthright voice in the industry. In this episode, Charlie shares his unique insights into the property market, gained from his twenty years on the inside of the estate agency world as a supplier of tech to agents of all sizes across the country. He’ll also discuss how he aims to undermine all the backhanded conduct in the property sector with his new national property website, BestAgent.co.uk, which is weighted in favour of home movers, rather than estate agents. Charlie is a consumer champion for home-movers and shares his insights with his followers across all social media platforms on the “Moving Home with Charlie” channels. So, if you’re thinking about buying or renting a property or simply interested in the housing market, you won’t want to miss this episode. Stay tuned for an informative and thought-provoking discussion with Charlie Lamdin, in episode 592 of Informed Choice Radio.

In this episode, we’re joined by Charlie Lamdin, the founder of <a href="http://BestAgent.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BestAgent.co.uk</a> and a renowned economic and political commentator in the housing market. Charlie left a successful career in the city to become a tech founder, and he has a passion for uncovering the truth about how the property market functions. His dream is to end homelessness (something we discuss later in this episode), and he’s a straight-talking, eloquent, and forthright voice in the industry. In this episode, Charlie shares his unique insights into the property market, gained from his twenty years on the inside of the estate agency world as a supplier of tech to agents of all sizes across the country. He’ll also discuss how he aims to undermine all the backhanded conduct in the property sector with his new national property website, <a href="http://BestAgent.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BestAgent.co.uk</a>, which is weighted in favour of home movers, rather than estate agents. Charlie is a consumer champion for home-movers and shares his insights with his followers across all social media platforms on the “Moving Home with Charlie” channels. So, if you’re thinking about buying or renting a property or simply interested in the housing market, you won’t want to miss this episode. Stay tuned for an informative and thought-provoking discussion with Charlie Lamdin, in episode 592 of Informed Choice Radio.

The Truth about the Property Market, with Charlie Lamdin

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest – Peter Komolafe, an author, and finance expert with a story that will inspire you to take charge of your finances. Peter is more than an expert in money; he has been through the ups and downs of financial instability, and his personal experience gives him a unique perspective on the subject. In this episode, we’ll learn more about his incredible journey and how he overcame financial challenges to become a successful executive in a Fortune 100 company. We chat about Peter’s journey from homelessness to financial success, the mistake that drew him into financial services, coping with the cost of living crisis, and much more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your finances, this episode is for you. Peter’s journey is an inspiration, and his practical advice will help you take the first steps towards financial security. So, grab a pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes! Here’s my conversation with Peter Komolafe, author of The Money Basics, in episode 591 of Informed Choice Radio.

In today’s episode, we have a very special guest – Peter Komolafe, an author, and finance expert with a story that will inspire you to take charge of your finances. Peter is more than an expert in money; he has been through the ups and downs of financial instability, and his personal experience gives him a unique perspective on the subject. In this episode, we’ll learn more about his incredible journey and how he overcame financial challenges to become a successful executive in a Fortune 100 company. We chat about Peter’s journey from homelessness to financial success, the mistake that drew him into financial services, coping with the cost of living crisis, and much more. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your finances, this episode is for you. Peter’s journey is an inspiration, and his practical advice will help you take the first steps towards financial security. So, grab a pen and paper, and get ready to take some notes! Here’s my conversation with Peter Komolafe, author of The Money Basics, in episode 591 of Informed Choice Radio.

Overcoming Financial Challenges, with Peter Komolafe

Jinesh Vohra

Would you like to repay your mortgage faster? For many homeowners, that's the dream, especially during this period of rising interest rates. But mortgage overpayments can be complicated, with terms and conditions to navigate and sometimes complex calculations to understand the best approach. My guest on the podcast today aims to simplify mortgage overpayments, with his app Sprive. Sprive is designed to create smart overpayments that chip away at your mortgage balance, reducing lifetime interest costs and bringing that repayment date closer. Jinesh Vohra is CEO and founder of the fintech firm Sprive, following a career at Goldman Sachs managing global teams. In this episode, I chat with Jinesh about the inspiration for Sprive, what drives the ambition to pay off a mortgage faster, and how to make this possible during the cost of living crisis. Here’s my conversation with Jinesh Vohra in episode 590 of Informed Choice Radio.

Would you like to repay your mortgage faster? For many homeowners, that's the dream, especially during this period of rising interest rates. But mortgage overpayments can be complicated, with terms and conditions to navigate and sometimes complex calculations to understand the best approach. My guest on the podcast today aims to simplify mortgage overpayments, with his app Sprive. Sprive is designed to create smart overpayments that chip away at your mortgage balance, reducing lifetime interest costs and bringing that repayment date closer. Jinesh Vohra is CEO and founder of the fintech firm Sprive, following a career at Goldman Sachs managing global teams. In this episode, I chat with Jinesh about the inspiration for Sprive, what drives the ambition to pay off a mortgage faster, and how to make this possible during the cost of living crisis. Here’s my conversation with Jinesh Vohra in episode 590 of Informed Choice Radio.

A faster way to pay off your mortgage, with Jinesh Vohra

Dustin Serviss

What's the secret to taking every Friday off, so you can spend more time with your family and doing the things you love? My guest on the podcast today is Dustin Serviss, and he appears to have cracked the code for work/life balance! Dustin built a wildly successful businesses in the wealth and lifestyle design space. He's a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Investment Manager, and Certified Health Specialist. In this conversation, we chat about his secret for never working on a Friday, how this is linked to his money mindset, and the importance of a 'never retire' strategy. Here's my conversation with Dustin Serviss in episode 589 of Informed Choice Radio.

What's the secret to taking every Friday off, so you can spend more time with your family and doing the things you love? My guest on the podcast today is Dustin Serviss, and he appears to have cracked the code for work/life balance! Dustin built a wildly successful businesses in the wealth and lifestyle design space. He's a Certified Financial Planner, Chartered Life Underwriter, Chartered Investment Manager, and Certified Health Specialist. In this conversation, we chat about his secret for never working on a Friday, how this is linked to his money mindset, and the importance of a 'never retire' strategy. Here's my conversation with Dustin Serviss in episode 589 of Informed Choice Radio.

How to take every Friday off, with Dustin Serviss

Christine Thornley

The Bank of Mum and Dad is becoming a major casualty of the cost-of-living crisis, as parents are under growing strain to support their adult children. That’s according to new research from law firm Irwin Mitchell, which found 6 in 10 are currently financially supporting adult children, with more than a third saying they would not be able to make ends meet without this support. Joining me in this episode is Christine Thornley, Head of the Tax, Trusts and Estate team in the firm’s Manchester office. I chat with Christine about why so many adult children are still financially dependent on their parents, the impact of this financial burden on our own plans, and the importance of seeking expert advice before giving money to adult children. Here’s my conversation with Christine Thornley from Irwin Mitchell in episode 588 of Informed Choice Radio.

The Bank of Mum and Dad is becoming a major casualty of the cost-of-living crisis, as parents are under growing strain to support their adult children. That’s according to new research from law firm Irwin Mitchell, which found 6 in 10 are currently financially supporting adult children, with more than a third saying they would not be able to make ends meet without this support. Joining me in this episode is <a href="https://www.irwinmitchell.com/our-people/christine-thornley" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christine Thornley</a>, Head of the Tax, Trusts and Estate team in the firm’s Manchester office. I chat with Christine about why so many adult children are still financially dependent on their parents, the impact of this financial burden on our own plans, and the importance of seeking expert advice before giving money to adult children. Here’s my conversation with Christine Thornley from Irwin Mitchell in episode 588 of Informed Choice Radio.

Helping Adult Children, with Christine Thornley

Welcome to Informed Choice Radio, the personal finance podcast all about achieving your financial goals in life. New episodes are published every Friday, featuring expert interviews and practical tips for making the most of your money. Your host for Informed Choice Radio is Martin Bamford; a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and personal finance author. Contact Martin at martin@icfp.co.uk with any comments or questions. You can find show notes and archived episodes at https://icradio.co.uk/episodes/.

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Welcome to Informed Choice Radio, the personal finance podcast all about achieving your financial goals in life. New episodes are published every Friday, featuring expert interviews and practical tips for making the most of your money. Your host for Informed Choice Radio is Martin Bamford; a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and personal finance author. Contact Martin at martin@icfp.co.uk with any comments or questions. You can find show notes and archived episodes at <a href="https://icradio.co.uk/episodes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://icradio.co.uk/episodes/</a>.

Informed Choice Radio Personal Finance Podcast

Lars Kroijer

My guest on the podcast today is Lars Kroijer, former hedge fund manager and author of Investing Demystified. Lars was the chief investment officer of Holte Capital, a London-based market neutral special situations hedge fund which he founded in 2002 before returning external capital in the spring of 2008. Prior to establishing Holte Capital, he served in the London office of HBK Investments focusing on special situations investing and event-driven arbitrage. He's also worked at SC Fundamental, a value-focused hedge fund in New York. Lars graduated Magna cum Laude from Harvard University with a degree in economics and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. His first book was "Money Mavericks - Confessions of a Hedge Fund Manager". He's also the author of "Investing Demystified - How to Invest Without Speculation and Sleepless Nights", which has a second edition out next month from FT Publishing. In this episode of Informed Choice Radio, I speak to Lars about what makes investing so complex, why a low cost approach to investing works well for most investors, the lowest risk investment available in the current economic environment, the impact tax and liquidity has on portfolio returns, and much more. Welcome to Investing Demystified with Lars Kroijer, in episode 192 of Informed Choice Radio.   Some questions I ask: -What is it that makes investing so complex? -Why does a low cost approach to invest in work best for most investors? -Where's that line drawn between investors who should go for a low cost passive approach and those that should put their faith in professional fund managers and hope to get better returns? -How can investors go about constructing a portfolio which performs well? -What steps would investors take to determine what the right split was between the equity proportion and the gilt proportion? -What are the lowest risk investments that people can make in this current environment? -How much of an impact does tax and liquidity have on your investment returns? -To what extent does our behaviour influence investment returns?   Thank you for listening! To get new episodes of Informed Choice Radio sent directly to your device as soon as they are published, you can subscribe on  iTunes or  Stitcher Your reviews on iTunes are incredibly helpful and really appreciated. We get notified about each one; please leave a note of your name and website URL so we can mention you in a future episode.

My guest on the podcast today is Lars Kroijer, former hedge fund manager and author of Investing Demystified. Lars was the chief investment officer of Holte Capital, a London-based market neutral special situations hedge fund which he founded in 2002 before returning external capital in the spring of 2008. Prior to establishing Holte Capital, he served in the London office of HBK Investments focusing on special situations investing and event-driven arbitrage. He's also worked at SC Fundamental, a value-focused hedge fund in New York. Lars graduated Magna cum Laude from Harvard University with a degree in economics and received an MBA from Harvard Business School. His first book was "Money Mavericks - Confessions of a Hedge Fund Manager". He's also the author of "Investing Demystified - How to Invest Without Speculation and Sleepless Nights", which has a second edition out next month from FT Publishing. In this episode of Informed Choice Radio, I speak to Lars about what makes investing so complex, why a low cost approach to investing works well for most investors, the lowest risk investment available in the current economic environment, the impact tax and liquidity has on portfolio returns, and much more. Welcome to Investing Demystified with Lars Kroijer, in episode 192 of Informed Choice Radio. Some questions I ask: -What is it that makes investing so complex? -Why does a low cost approach to invest in work best for most investors? -Where's that line drawn between investors who should go for a low cost passive approach and those that should put their faith in professional fund managers and hope to get better returns? -How can investors go about constructing a portfolio which performs well? -What steps would investors take to determine what the right split was between the equity proportion and the gilt proportion? -What are the lowest risk investments that people can make in this current environment? -How much of an impact does tax and liquidity have on your investment returns? -To what extent does our behaviour influence investment returns? Thank you for listening! To get new episodes of Informed Choice Radio sent directly to your device as soon as they are published, you can subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast/id941872073?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/informed-choice-podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a> Your <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast/id941872073?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reviews on iTunes</a> are incredibly helpful and really appreciated. We get notified about each one; please leave a note of your name and website URL so we can mention you in a future episode.

ICR192: Lars Kroijer, Investing Demystified 

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking about getting divorced. Not an uplifting topic for conversation, I know, but an important one, especially from a financial planning perspective. I'll be sharing a few of the most important financial things you need to do when you get divorced. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news; I answer a listener question about whether to invest in one go or drip-feed money into investments; and there's the aftershow where I talk about what we've been up to at Informed Choice this week - the week that saw the arrival of...the Beast from the East.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm talking about getting divorced. Not an uplifting topic for conversation, I know, but an important one, especially from a financial planning perspective. I'll be sharing a few of the most important financial things you need to do when you get divorced. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news; I answer a listener question about whether to invest in one go or drip-feed money into investments; and there's the aftershow where I talk about what we've been up to at Informed Choice this week - the week that saw the arrival of...the Beast from the East.

ICR313: You need to do these things when you get divorced

Saifedean Ammous

When a pseudonymous programmer introduced "a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party" to a small online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention.  Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks.  In this episode I'm joined by economist Dr Saifedean Ammous.  In his book The Bitcoin Standard, he analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications.  While Bitcoin is a new invention of the digital age, the problem it purports to solve is as old as human society itself; transferring value across time and space.  Is Bitcoin mining a waste of energy? Is Bitcoin for criminals? Who controls Bitcoin, and can they change it if they please?  There are so many questions surrounding Bitcoin, crypto-assets and the blockchain right now. In this episode, we seek the answers. Here’s my conversation with Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, in episode 357 of Informed Choice Radio.

When a pseudonymous programmer introduced "a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party" to a small online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. In this episode I'm joined by economist Dr Saifedean Ammous. In his book The Bitcoin Standard, he analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications. While Bitcoin is a new invention of the digital age, the problem it purports to solve is as old as human society itself; transferring value across time and space. Is Bitcoin mining a waste of energy? Is Bitcoin for criminals? Who controls Bitcoin, and can they change it if they please? There are so many questions surrounding Bitcoin, crypto-assets and the blockchain right now. In this episode, we seek the answers. Here’s my conversation with Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, in episode 357 of Informed Choice Radio.

The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, with Saifedean Ammous

Amanda Abella

How can millennials, especially entrepreneurs in this generation, forge a better relationship with work and money? My guest on the podcast today is Amanda Abella. Featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc, and Business Insider, Amanda has created an online community where millennials can learn how to make money online and actually enjoy their financial journeys. Her ever growing community is currently made up of over 30,000 individuals across social media and email subscriber channels. The world’s fascination with money – and her own need to learn about healthy financial habits – led her to start her career as a freelance writer who focused on financial topics in 2010. Since then her company has expanded to providing content marketing and financial education courses. Additionally, Amanda is a certified professional coach who has undergone several trainings including the IFC accredited International Coach Academy. With her business and life coach training, as well as her own experience, she offers coaching and digital training materials for millennials (and millennials at heart) who are interested in healing their money mindset and starting their own profitable businesses. Amanda combines positive psychology with her business and finance background to create trainings that help students and clients through the emotional and practical sides of money and entrepreneurship. In 2014, Amanda launched her Amazon bestselling book, Make Money Your Honey: A Spirited Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having a Love Affair with Work &amp; Money. She launched the Make Money Your Honey podcast on iTunes in 2016. In 2016, Amanda won the Plutus Award for Best Designed Personal Finance Blog for her blog, AmandaAbella.com . Amanda has won the South Florida Bloggers Award for Best Finance Blogger in 2016 and 2017. Here's my conversation with Amanda Abella, author of Make Money Your Honey: A Spirited Entrepreneur's Guide to Having a Love Affair with Work and Money, in episode 334 of Informed Choice Radio.

How can millennials, especially entrepreneurs in this generation, forge a better relationship with work and money? My guest on the podcast today is Amanda Abella. Featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc, and Business Insider, Amanda has created an online community where millennials can learn how to make money online and actually enjoy their financial journeys. Her ever growing community is currently made up of over 30,000 individuals across social media and email subscriber channels. The world’s fascination with money – and her own need to learn about healthy financial habits – led her to start her career as a freelance writer who focused on financial topics in 2010. Since then her company has expanded to providing content marketing and financial education courses. Additionally, Amanda is a certified professional coach who has undergone several trainings including the IFC accredited International Coach Academy. With her business and life coach training, as well as her own experience, she offers coaching and digital training materials for millennials (and millennials at heart) who are interested in healing their money mindset and starting their own profitable businesses. Amanda combines positive psychology with her business and finance background to create trainings that help students and clients through the emotional and practical sides of money and entrepreneurship. In 2014, Amanda launched her Amazon bestselling book, Make Money Your Honey: A Spirited Entrepreneur’s Guide to Having a Love Affair with Work &amp; Money. She launched the Make Money Your Honey podcast on iTunes in 2016. In 2016, Amanda won the Plutus Award for Best Designed Personal Finance Blog for her blog, <a href="http://AmandaAbella.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AmandaAbella.com</a> . Amanda has won the South Florida Bloggers Award for Best Finance Blogger in 2016 and 2017. Here's my conversation with Amanda Abella, author of Make Money Your Honey: A Spirited Entrepreneur's Guide to Having a Love Affair with Work and Money, in episode 334 of Informed Choice Radio.

ICR334: Amanda Abella, Make Money Your Honey

Rob Dix

My guest on the show today is Rob Dix, someone who you may well already know if you're at all interested in the world of property investing. Rob is co-host of the incredibly popular The Property Podcast, along with Rob Bence. He's also founder of the Property Geek blog and podcast, and author of several popular property investing books. Rob's new book is How To Be A Landlord; a straightforward guide to everything involved in letting and managing a property – whether you’re an accidental landlord or an enthusiastic investor. In his characteristic simple and entertaining language, How To Be A Landlord covers important steps like preparing the property to let, advertising for tenants, conducting viewings, doing all the paperwork, managing the tenancy, and dealing with any tricky situations that crop up. In this episode we talk about whether property investing is right for everyone, how Rob got started with his first buy-to-let, if the future for this asset remains bright, finding good value in the current market, some of the pitfalls associated with being a landlord, and steps to finding great tenants.  Please take a moment to connect with Rob on Twitter, where you can find him @robdix. Mention me too, @martinbamford. You can find the show notes for this episode at icradio.co.uk/249. There's useful links and you can also download the full episode transcript. That's all at icradio.co.uk/249. Here's my conversation with Rob Dix, author of How To Be A Landlord.

My guest on the show today is Rob Dix, someone who you may well already know if you're at all interested in the world of property investing. Rob is co-host of the incredibly popular The Property Podcast, along with Rob Bence. He's also founder of the Property Geek blog and podcast, and author of several popular property investing books. Rob's new book is How To Be A Landlord; a straightforward guide to everything involved in letting and managing a property – whether you’re an accidental landlord or an enthusiastic investor. In his characteristic simple and entertaining language, How To Be A Landlord covers important steps like preparing the property to let, advertising for tenants, conducting viewings, doing all the paperwork, managing the tenancy, and dealing with any tricky situations that crop up. In this episode we talk about whether property investing is right for everyone, how Rob got started with his first buy-to-let, if the future for this asset remains bright, finding good value in the current market, some of the pitfalls associated with being a landlord, and steps to finding great tenants.  Please take a moment to connect with Rob on Twitter, where you can find him @robdix. Mention me too, @martinbamford. You can find the show notes for this episode at <a href="http://icradio.co.uk/249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">icradio.co.uk/249</a>. There's useful links and you can also download the full episode transcript. That's all at <a href="http://icradio.co.uk/249" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">icradio.co.uk/249</a>. Here's my conversation with Rob Dix, author of How To Be A Landlord.

ICR249: Rob Dix, The Property Geek on How To Be A Landlord

Start young, start early. That's the mantra of Financial Planning, But what if you leave it later in life before starting to save for retirement or another financial objective? Is it too late to get started? In this episode, I'm talking about what to do if you're a bit late off the starting blocks. I cover the impact of money into your investments, versus investment growth and the power of compound returns, what one genius referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.

Start young, start early. That's the mantra of Financial Planning, But what if you leave it later in life before starting to save for retirement or another financial objective? Is it too late to get started? In this episode, I'm talking about what to do if you're a bit late off the starting blocks. I cover the impact of money into your investments, versus investment growth and the power of compound returns, what one genius referred to as the eighth wonder of the world.

Is it ever too late to get started?

Marlene Outrim

Retirement today is the golden era, not the olden one. Everyone I meet who is entering the retirement phase of their life wants to have a life well lived and achieve their big goals. My guest on the podcast today is a fellow financial planner who has written the book on redefining retirement, showing how the post-war baby boomer generation are having an enormous impact on how we lead the later part of our lives. Marlene Outrim was originaly a probation officer for South Glamorgan for 13 years. Anxious for a chance and wanting to become her own boss, she has since worked in financial services for 28 years, establishing her own financial planning practice back in 1991. She started UNIQ Family Wealth in July 2013. She has helped many people, over the years, redefine their retirement and ensure that they could have a ‘Life Well Lived’ and get the most out of their later years. Marlene is the recipient of too many awards to list, but notably the Best Client Engagement Awards at the 2016 Professional Adviser Awards and 2009 Financial Planner of the Year in the New Breed Adviser Awards. She's a Certified Financial Planner, Fellow of the CISI, Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Financial Planner, as well as holding numerous other professional qualifications and designations. Her new book, Boomers, shows how longevity, medical breakthroughs and healthier living means that we can all lead meaningful and purposeful lives well into old age. The book sets out the importance of planning to ensure that your money doesn't run out before you do. Here’s my conversation with Marlene Outrim, how to live a life well lived in retirement, in episode 349 of Informed Choice Radio.

Retirement today is the golden era, not the olden one. Everyone I meet who is entering the retirement phase of their life wants to have a life well lived and achieve their big goals. My guest on the podcast today is a fellow financial planner who has written the book on redefining retirement, showing how the post-war baby boomer generation are having an enormous impact on how we lead the later part of our lives. Marlene Outrim was originaly a probation officer for South Glamorgan for 13 years. Anxious for a chance and wanting to become her own boss, she has since worked in financial services for 28 years, establishing her own financial planning practice back in 1991. She started UNIQ Family Wealth in July 2013. She has helped many people, over the years, redefine their retirement and ensure that they could have a ‘Life Well Lived’ and get the most out of their later years. Marlene is the recipient of too many awards to list, but notably the Best Client Engagement Awards at the 2016 Professional Adviser Awards and 2009 Financial Planner of the Year in the New Breed Adviser Awards. She's a Certified Financial Planner, Fellow of the CISI, Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Financial Planner, as well as holding numerous other professional qualifications and designations. Her new book, Boomers, shows how longevity, medical breakthroughs and healthier living means that we can all lead meaningful and purposeful lives well into old age. The book sets out the importance of planning to ensure that your money doesn't run out before you do. Here’s my conversation with Marlene Outrim, how to live a life well lived in retirement, in episode 349 of Informed Choice Radio.

How to live a life well lived in retirement, with Marlene Outrim

Jamie Hopkins

Common misconceptions, assumptions, and behavioral biases often prevent people from building robust and flexible retirement plans—and this is an enormous problem. If you don’t know your decisions are based on false assumptions, how can you avoid making serious mistakes? My guest on the podcast today describes himself as a 'pracademic' when it comes to the field of retirement planning. That's 'practical academic'. Jamie Hopkins is a leading retirement planning expert in the US. He is a professor of taxation at the American College of Financial Services and the director of the New York Life Center for Retirement Income. Jamie's new book is called Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement!. The book is all about how to identify problems that might sabotage your savings while learning how to build and implement the retirement plan you need. In our conversation today, we talk about how our money decision making is often coloured by personal experiences, some of the risks in retirement including the sequence of investment returns you face, and why being too conservative with your money in later life is often more dangerous than taking risks. Here's my conversation with Jamie Hopkins, author of Rewirement, in episode 433 of Informed Choice Radio.

Common misconceptions, assumptions, and behavioral biases often prevent people from building robust and flexible retirement plans—and this is an enormous problem. If you don’t know your decisions are based on false assumptions, how can you avoid making serious mistakes? My guest on the podcast today describes himself as a 'pracademic' when it comes to the field of retirement planning. That's 'practical academic'. Jamie Hopkins is a leading retirement planning expert in the US. He is a professor of taxation at the American College of Financial Services and the director of the New York Life Center for Retirement Income. Jamie's new book is called <a href="https://amzn.to/2JctbfQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rewirement: Rewiring The Way You Think About Retirement!</a>. The book is all about how to identify problems that might sabotage your savings while learning how to build and implement the retirement plan you need. In our conversation today, we talk about how our money decision making is often coloured by personal experiences, some of the risks in retirement including the sequence of investment returns you face, and why being too conservative with your money in later life is often more dangerous than taking risks. Here's my conversation with Jamie Hopkins, author of Rewirement, in episode 433 of Informed Choice Radio.

Rewiring the way you think about retirement, with Jamie Hopkins

John Soforic

What are the most important prosperity life lessons we should pass on to the next generation? My guest today has experienced hardship, faced challenges, and found the mindset required to achieve financial freedom. John Soforic is a real estate investor from Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He's author of The Wealthy Gardener, a heartwarming series of stories and practical wisdom on entrepreneurship and wealth. John wrote The Wealthy Gardener for his son, as a way to share his prosperity life lessons. The parable of the Wealthy Gardener is far more than an admonishment to earn more or spend less; it is about timeless principles.As his lessons reveal, financial freedom is a means to power and control over our lives. Without money, we are subject to the demands and whims of others. With money, we are sheltered from the storm, and we can extend that shelter to our loved ones. Poised to become an intimate financial classic, The Wealthy Gardener inspires readers to find their own noble purpose and relieve their money worries once and for all. Here’s my conversation with John Soforic, author of The Wealthy Gardener, in episode 482 of Informed Choice Radio.

What are the most important prosperity life lessons we should pass on to the next generation? My guest today has experienced hardship, faced challenges, and found the mindset required to achieve financial freedom. John Soforic is a real estate investor from Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. He's author of <a href="https://amzn.to/31fufs1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Wealthy Gardener</a>, a heartwarming series of stories and practical wisdom on entrepreneurship and wealth. John wrote The Wealthy Gardener for his son, as a way to share his prosperity life lessons. The parable of the Wealthy Gardener is far more than an admonishment to earn more or spend less; it is about timeless <a href="http://principles.As" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">principles.As</a> his lessons reveal, financial freedom is a means to power and control over our lives. Without money, we are subject to the demands and whims of others. With money, we are sheltered from the storm, and we can extend that shelter to our loved ones. Poised to become an intimate financial classic, The Wealthy Gardener inspires readers to find their own noble purpose and relieve their money worries once and for all. Here’s my conversation with John Soforic, author of The Wealthy Gardener, in episode 482 of Informed Choice Radio.

Prosperity Life Lessons, with John Soforic

Interest rates went up this week, for only the second time in nearly a decade. In this episode, we're looking at the factors behind the rate rise decision and what it means for your personal finances. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news, and some updates from the world of Informed Choice this week.

Interest rates went up this week, for only the second time in nearly a decade. In this episode, we're looking at the factors behind the rate rise decision and what it means for your personal finances. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news, and some updates from the world of Informed Choice this week.

Interest rates are going up!

Today on the show, I'm joined by my colleague Andy Bodman, paraplanner at Informed Choice and soon to be financial planner, to get a millennial's view of financial planning. Everything you wanted to know about younger people's attitudes towards money, investing and retirement, but were afraid to ask. You've come to the right place!

Today on the show, I'm joined by my colleague Andy Bodman, paraplanner at Informed Choice and soon to be financial planner, to get a millennial's view of financial planning. Everything you wanted to know about younger people's attitudes towards money, investing and retirement, but were afraid to ask. You've come to the right place!

A millennial's view of financial planning

Marc Lichtenfeld

My guest today has written an excellent new book called You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement: How to Maintain Your Lifestyle without Getting a Job or Cutting Corners. Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, which is based on his proprietary 10-11-12 System. He is also the Editor of Tactical Trader Alert, Lightning Trend Trader and Chairman's Circle Breakout Alert. In his new book. Marc shares little known secrets for putting the gold in your golden years. Apparently nearly 50% of Americans are forced to work in retirement to supplement their incomes. So getting this stuff right is so important - unless of course you want to drive an uber in retirement. Here's my conversation with Marc Lichtenfeld, author of You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement, in episode 326 of Informed Choice Radio.

My guest today has written an excellent new book called You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement: How to Maintain Your Lifestyle without Getting a Job or Cutting Corners. Marc Lichtenfeld is the Chief Income Strategist of The Oxford Club. He is the Senior Editor of The Oxford Income Letter, which is based on his proprietary 10-11-12 System. He is also the Editor of Tactical Trader Alert, Lightning Trend Trader and Chairman's Circle Breakout Alert. In his new book. Marc shares little known secrets for putting the gold in your golden years. Apparently nearly 50% of Americans are forced to work in retirement to supplement their incomes. So getting this stuff right is so important - unless of course you want to drive an uber in retirement. Here's my conversation with Marc Lichtenfeld, author of You Don't Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement, in episode 326 of Informed Choice Radio.

ICR326: Marc Lichtenfeld, You Don’t Have to Drive an Uber in Retirement

Allison Schrager

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel. It's not the first line of a bad joke, but the title of a new book all about unexpected places to find risk. Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 per cent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the extra money? You might not expect an economist to answer these questions, or other questions people face in daily life, including who we should date or how early we should leave to catch a flight from the airport. But then you've never met my guest before. Allison Schrager is an economist and award-winning journalist. She's spent her career exploring this subject of how people manage risk in their daily lives. This is so important, because whether we realise it or not, we all take risks large and small every day. Even the most cautious among us cannot opt out--the question is always which risks to take, not whether to take them at all. What most of us don't know is how to measure those risks and maximize the chances of getting what we want out of life. So that's what we cover in the episode today. Allison shares some ways to dealing with risks; these are the same principles used by professional risk takers, like poker players and big wave surfers. Here's my conversation with Allison Schrager, in episode 412 of Informed Choice Radio.

An Economist Walks Into a Brothel. It's not the first line of a bad joke, but the title of a new book all about unexpected places to find risk. Is it worth swimming in shark-infested waters to surf a 50-foot, career-record wave? Is it riskier to make an action movie or a horror movie? Should sex workers forfeit 50 per cent of their income for added security or take a chance and keep the extra money? You might not expect an economist to answer these questions, or other questions people face in daily life, including who we should date or how early we should leave to catch a flight from the airport. But then you've never met my guest before. Allison Schrager is an economist and award-winning journalist. She's spent her career exploring this subject of how people manage risk in their daily lives. This is so important, because whether we realise it or not, we all take risks large and small every day. Even the most cautious among us cannot opt out--the question is always which risks to take, not whether to take them at all. What most of us don't know is how to measure those risks and maximize the chances of getting what we want out of life. So that's what we cover in the episode today. Allison shares some ways to dealing with risks; these are the same principles used by professional risk takers, like poker players and big wave surfers. Here's my conversation with Allison Schrager, in episode 412 of Informed Choice Radio.

An economist walks into a brothel, with Allison Schrager

Scott Rieckens

A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, my guest today had built a “dream life”; a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, he was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family’s beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, he listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. My guest today is author, filmmaker and FIRE fanatic Scott Rieckens. We're diving into the FIRE movement in this episode, something I've been wanting to cover for a long time on Informed Choice Radio. What's FIRE? It stands for Financial Independence Retire Early, and it's a rapidly growing community of personal finance extremists. In essence, FIRE means tracking your spending and making adjustments to achieve and maintain a standard annualised spend, usually 50% or better. Yes, Scott and other advocates of the FIRE movement are successfully saving half or more of their take-home pay each month, as part of their journey towards financial independence and early retirement. By following the FIRE principles, you save up enough for a 4-6 month emergency fund, and once that’s funded, put the leftovers in tax advantaged accounts invested in simple index tracker funds. Anything left over once those accounts are maxed out are also put into investments. Most people try and stay as passive as possible with their investments so they can spend more time doing what brings them the most happiness. Financial Independence, Retire Early. You're going to enjoy this one. Here's my conversation with Scott Rieckens, author of playing with FIRE, in episode 414 of Informed Choice Radio.

A successful entrepreneur living in Southern California, my guest today had built a “dream life”; a happy marriage, a two-year-old daughter, a membership to a boat club, and a BMW in the driveway. But underneath the surface, he was creatively stifled, depressed, and overworked trying to help pay for his family’s beach-town lifestyle. Then one day, he listened to a podcast interview that changed his life. Five months later, he had quit his job, convinced his family to leave their home, and cut their expenses in half. My guest today is author, filmmaker and FIRE fanatic Scott Rieckens. We're diving into the FIRE movement in this episode, something I've been wanting to cover for a long time on Informed Choice Radio. What's FIRE? It stands for Financial Independence Retire Early, and it's a rapidly growing community of personal finance extremists. In essence, FIRE means tracking your spending and making adjustments to achieve and maintain a standard annualised spend, usually 50% or better. Yes, Scott and other advocates of the FIRE movement are successfully saving half or more of their take-home pay each month, as part of their journey towards financial independence and early retirement. By following the FIRE principles, you save up enough for a 4-6 month emergency fund, and once that’s funded, put the leftovers in tax advantaged accounts invested in simple index tracker funds. Anything left over once those accounts are maxed out are also put into investments. Most people try and stay as passive as possible with their investments so they can spend more time doing what brings them the most happiness. Financial Independence, Retire Early. You're going to enjoy this one. Here's my conversation with Scott Rieckens, author of playing with FIRE, in episode 414 of Informed Choice Radio.

Playing with FIRE, with Scott Rieckens

Hello and welcome to this episode of Informed Choice Radio, where I'm joined by Sandra Navidi, author of Superhubs. Sandra Navidi is a macroeconomic consultant and strategic relationship manager. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BeyondGlobal, an international management consultancy. Sandra worked closely with renowned economist Nouriel Roubini as Director of Research Strategies and Senior Relationship Manager at Roubini Global Economics. She is an expert commentator on financial markets and author of the bestselling book “$uper-hubs: How the Financial Elite and their Networks rule the World“. SuperHubs is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the global financial system and the powerful personal networks through which it is run, at the centre of which sit the Elites - the SuperHubs.  The book combines an insider's knowledge with principles of network science. In Superhubs, Sandra offers a startling new perspective on how the financial system really operates. In this episode of Informed Choice Radio, I speak to Sandra about what really happens at places like Davos, some of the common traits of the global financial elite, whether Brexit is an example of the elites losing their power, why women are the missing link, and much more. Welcome to Superhubs with Sandra Navidi, in episode 196 of Informed Choice Radio.  Some questions I ask: -What happens at Davos which makes it such an influential event and such an important place? -What's been the impact of the way these superhubs and these networks work on global finance? -What are some of the common traits that you've identified? -Where do women feature in this, and what role could they play within superhubs? -Is where you went to school still really important when it comes to finance networks and superhubs? -Is Brexit an example of superhubs starting to lose out to the power of the people? Useful links mentioned in this episode: –Beyond Global –SuperHubs on Amazon –Sandra on Twitter –Sandra on Facebook –Sandra on YouTube –Sandra on Instagram –Sandra on LinkedIn Thank you for listening! To get new episodes of Informed Choice Radio sent directly to your device as soon as they are published, you can subscribe on  iTunes or  Stitcher Your reviews on iTunes are incredibly helpful and really appreciated. We get notified about each one; please leave a note of your name and website URL so we can mention you in a future episode.

Hello and welcome to this episode of Informed Choice Radio, where I'm joined by Sandra Navidi, author of Superhubs. Sandra Navidi is a macroeconomic consultant and strategic relationship manager. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BeyondGlobal, an international management consultancy. Sandra worked closely with renowned economist Nouriel Roubini as Director of Research Strategies and Senior Relationship Manager at Roubini Global Economics. She is an expert commentator on financial markets and author of the bestselling book “<a href="http://amzn.to/2cARdj5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$uper-hubs: How the Financial Elite and their Networks rule the World</a>“. SuperHubs is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the global financial system and the powerful personal networks through which it is run, at the centre of which sit the Elites - the SuperHubs. The book combines an insider's knowledge with principles of network science. In Superhubs, Sandra offers a startling new perspective on how the financial system really operates. In this episode of Informed Choice Radio, I speak to Sandra about what really happens at places like Davos, some of the common traits of the global financial elite, whether Brexit is an example of the elites losing their power, why women are the missing link, and much more. Welcome to Superhubs with Sandra Navidi, in episode 196 of Informed Choice Radio. Some questions I ask: -What happens at Davos which makes it such an influential event and such an important place? -What's been the impact of the way these superhubs and these networks work on global finance? -What are some of the common traits that you've identified? -Where do women feature in this, and what role could they play within superhubs? -Is where you went to school still really important when it comes to finance networks and superhubs? -Is Brexit an example of superhubs starting to lose out to the power of the people? Useful links mentioned in this episode: –<a href="http://www.beyond-global.com/cgi-bin/book.pl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond Global</a> –<a href="http://amzn.to/2cARdj5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SuperHubs on Amazon</a> –<a href="https://twitter.com/SandraNavidi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra on Twitter</a> –<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SandraNavidi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra on Facebook</a> –<a href="http://www.youtube.com/sandranavidi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra on YouTube</a> –<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sandranavidi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra on Instagram</a> –<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandranavidi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandra on LinkedIn</a> Thank you for listening! To get new episodes of Informed Choice Radio sent directly to your device as soon as they are published, you can subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast/id941872073?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> or <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/informed-choice-podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stitcher</a> Your <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-informed-choice-podcast/id941872073?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reviews on iTunes</a> are incredibly helpful and really appreciated. We get notified about each one; please leave a note of your name and website URL so we can mention you in a future episode.

ICR196: Sandra Navidi, Superhubs

James Wallman

If the most precious thing we have is time, the most highly prized expertise should be knowing how to spend it well. Yet, busier than ever, do we really understand which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don’t? After all, we’ve learned how to spot the difference between junk foods and superfoods. When you discover the equivalent rules for time, it’ll change how you live your life. My guest on the show today is James Wallman, author of one of my favourite books, Stuffocation. And now in fact author of two of my favourite books, because James is back with his new book, Time and How to Spend It. In the book, James investigates the persistent problem of wasted, unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer ― a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. At the heart of Time and How to Spend It is the inspiring revelation that, when you play by the new rules, you can actively choose better experiences. This is one of my favourite podcast interviews to date, and that's saying something with more than 220 guest interviewed recorded for Informed Choice Radio. Listen out for James explaining why it's not a lack of free time that's the issue, but choosing to spend that free time on our mobile phones; and why charging your phone outside of the bedroom leads to better sleep and more sex. We talk about experience intelligence, biophilia, and how doing things for other people leads to more happiness, and success. Here's my conversation with James Wallman, author of Time and How to Spend It, in episode 429 of Informed Choice Radio.

If the most precious thing we have is time, the most highly prized expertise should be knowing how to spend it well. Yet, busier than ever, do we really understand which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don’t? After all, we’ve learned how to spot the difference between junk foods and superfoods. When you discover the equivalent rules for time, it’ll change how you live your life. My guest on the show today is James Wallman, author of one of my favourite books, <a href="https://amzn.to/2R0cqbd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stuffocation</a>. And now in fact author of two of my favourite books, because James is back with his new book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2KByqIw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Time and How to Spend It</a>. In the book, James investigates the persistent problem of wasted, unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer ― a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. At the heart of Time and How to Spend It is the inspiring revelation that, when you play by the new rules, you can actively choose better experiences. This is one of my favourite podcast interviews to date, and that's saying something with more than 220 guest interviewed recorded for Informed Choice Radio. Listen out for James explaining why it's not a lack of free time that's the issue, but choosing to spend that free time on our mobile phones; and why charging your phone outside of the bedroom leads to better sleep and more sex. We talk about experience intelligence, biophilia, and how doing things for other people leads to more happiness, and success. Here's my conversation with James Wallman, author of Time and How to Spend It, in episode 429 of Informed Choice Radio.

Rules for richer, happier days, with James Wallman

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 signs that your investment portfolio is in great shape. As we move ever closer to an uncertain Brexit outcome, positioning your portfolio for success is more important than ever. We've also got two special reports from our correspondent Kitty, discussing National Apprenticeship Week and how pensioners of tomorrow are underestimating the cost of their retirement, facing a significant shortfall as a result.

In this episode, I'm sharing 5 signs that your investment portfolio is in great shape. As we move ever closer to an uncertain Brexit outcome, positioning your portfolio for success is more important than ever. We've also got two special reports from our correspondent Kitty, discussing National Apprenticeship Week and how pensioners of tomorrow are underestimating the cost of their retirement, facing a significant shortfall as a result.

5 signs your investment portfolio is in great shape

Today on the podcast, I was going to bring you a big name guest interview...but that fell through. I thought I might ask past guests of the show to record their favourite money making or money saving tips...but I ran out of time to arrange it. I was even thinking about hosting a live show in front of a small audience...but let's save that for episode 500. But then I received a voicemail from listener David Withington. Here it is. So rather than interview a big name guest, collate a load of expert tips, or broadcast a live episode, I'm going to use David's voicemail as the basis for this episode, talking about how we find our guests and come up with questions to ask them; how we stay on top of the topical issues of the day, how I'm going to celebrate the publication of episode 400, the guests I would most like to interview, my simple solutions to Brexit, and which stock I think is going to be the next Apple or Google. So listen on for all of that.

Today on the podcast, I was going to bring you a big name guest interview...but that fell through. I thought I might ask past guests of the show to record their favourite money making or money saving tips...but I ran out of time to arrange it. I was even thinking about hosting a live show in front of a small audience...but let's save that for episode 500. But then I received a voicemail from listener David Withington. Here it is. So rather than interview a big name guest, collate a load of expert tips, or broadcast a live episode, I'm going to use David's voicemail as the basis for this episode, talking about how we find our guests and come up with questions to ask them; how we stay on top of the topical issues of the day, how I'm going to celebrate the publication of episode 400, the guests I would most like to interview, my simple solutions to Brexit, and which stock I think is going to be the next Apple or Google. So listen on for all of that.

Finding the next Apple or Google

Did you know that 90% of women will have complete control over their finances at some point in their lives due to lifecycle events like divorce or simply by outliving their spouses? This is why it's so important for women to talk about money, yet so few do. In this episode, I chat with Debbie McGrath, author of a new report called Why Not Now, which is all about the cost to financial and emotional wellbeing when women don't talk about money. We also hear about how much money UK employees are losing out from unpaid overtime. Our correspondent Kitty speaks to Jeff Phipps, Managing Director at ADP UK, to discuss their new report which found more than a quarter of workers wouldn't know if they have been paid incorrectly, and what to do about it. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news and some news from the world of Informed Choice this week.

Did you know that 90% of women will have complete control over their finances at some point in their lives due to lifecycle events like divorce or simply by outliving their spouses? This is why it's so important for women to talk about money, yet so few do. In this episode, I chat with Debbie McGrath, author of a new report called Why Not Now, which is all about the cost to financial and emotional wellbeing when women don't talk about money. We also hear about how much money UK employees are losing out from unpaid overtime. Our correspondent Kitty speaks to Jeff Phipps, Managing Director at ADP UK, to discuss their new report which found more than a quarter of workers wouldn't know if they have been paid incorrectly, and what to do about it. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news and some news from the world of Informed Choice this week.

Why not now

In this episode, is social media driving us into debt? I chat with social media influencer Jasmine Jonas, along with Barclays Bank Head of Savings &amp; Investments Clare Francis, to find out whether influencer impulse is outweighing savvy spending. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news, with RBS closing more branches, Ofgem capping energy tariffs and Esther McVey passing the pensions dashboard to industry.

In this episode, is social media driving us into debt? I chat with social media influencer Jasmine Jonas, along with Barclays Bank Head of Savings &amp; Investments Clare Francis, to find out whether influencer impulse is outweighing savvy spending. There's also a roundup of the latest personal finance news, with RBS closing more branches, Ofgem capping energy tariffs and Esther McVey passing the pensions dashboard to industry.

Is social media driving us into debt?

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