It’s time to Spring clean your finances! Today's episode focuses on setting financial goals for yourself. Only one in six Brits (17%) confess to having no defined financial goals, and 80% haven't discussed their financial goals with their bank. 

Laura Newman, Head of NatWest Premier Financial Planning, shares insights and tips on the timing of setting financial goals. She suggests now is a good time for a financial Spring cleaning, eliminating unnecessary direct debits and subscriptions while focusing on clear future objectives.

We discuss how to set financial goals, prioritise them, and determine when to review them. We explore the importance of designing the life you want to live.

Financial literacy is more than just a desirable skill—it's necessary for economic independence and empowerment. However, women often face unique challenges when it comes to managing their finances, from the gender pay gap to societal expectations.

In this recording of our Webinar, we're diving into the world of investment with a focus on getting started. If you've been part of our previous workshops and bootcamps, you're already familiar with the why, when, and mindset of investing. But today, we're breaking it down into simple steps to help you take that first leap into the exciting world of growing your money through investing.

On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. Our second panel discussion included Clare Seal, Claer Barrett, Lisa Picardo and Tiwalola Ogunlesi who shared their unique paths to building wealth and finding fulfilment.

How to Be Tax-Savvy? With April in full swing and the 2024/25 tax year already underway since 6 April 2024 (ending on 5 April 2025), let's discuss the shifts and constants in our financial landscape.

Have you ever wondered about the importance of romance in our lives and that we can find it in and through business? But also how to strike the perfect balance between career ambitions and personal happiness? In today's episode, Emilie Bellet is joined by Tim Leberecht, an author, curator, and entrepreneur, known as the co-founder of the House of Beautiful Business.

On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. In this panel discussion, we deep dive into ways to empower women financially and tackle important challenges, such as the gender wage gap, limited access to financial resources, and barriers to career progression.

On March 3rd, 2024, Vestpod's Money Matters festival took centre stage at the iconic KOKO in Camden, London. Emilie Bellet, the Founder of Vestpod, set the tone for the event by sharing Vestpod’s mission: empowering women to own their financial future. We want to bring women together to think about creating wealth and the positive ripple effects it can have on everyone around us.

The price of bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, reaching above $73,000. Institutional investors, who used to be a bit wary of bitcoin's rollercoaster-like price swings and regulatory unknowns, are now embracing the cryptocurrency. Eleven spot bitcoin ETF were also rolled out in January, providing a regulated option for traditional institutions or other buyers who may now feel safer investing in the cryptocurrency.

Today's episode is all about breaking the silence around salaries and how to navigate those conversations. What are the common misconceptions people have about discussing salaries? How do we navigate discussions about finances when there's a significant income disparity between partners? How can working with a financial planner help you plan for the future? To gain clarity on these questions, I interviewed Laura Newman, NatWest Premier’s Head of Financial Planning.

As January comes to a close, I hope you're settling into 2024 with a sense of excitement and enthusiasm for what lies ahead. As we prepare for an eventful year, we want to pause and extend our heartfelt appreciation for your ongoing support.

We've got so many exciting projects and plans in store, and we can't wait to share them with you.

But first: to kickstart 2024 with a financial boost, we have prepared a Hotline episode featuring valuable tips to transform your financial situation this year. Whether it's fostering a positive money mindset or implementing practical strategies for saving, we've got all the tools you need to make this your most financially successful year to date.

What are some of the things that we are most afraid of or most dread when it comes to money? What is lifestyle creep? How to plan for your finances in 2024?

In this episode of The Wallet, I interview Laura Newman, Head of NatWest’s Specialist Client Advice and Investment Services. We discuss the financial challenges and opportunities for 2024, such as inflation, interest rates, lifestyle creep, and wealth management. Laura shares her insights and tips on planning, overcoming obstacles, and growing wealth.

Are you familiar with the name Jordan Belfort? If not, you might recognise him as the infamous 'Wolf of Wall Street'. Belfort's journey in the financial world is nothing short of exhilarating — starting from his humble beginnings as a door-to-door salesman to becoming the mastermind behind Stratton Oakmont, a fraudulent brokerage firm that swindled millions from unsuspecting investors.

Talking about money is often awkward in relationships, and one big decision for couples can be whether and how to combine their finances. Some couples prefer to keep their money separate, while others opt for a joint account or a combination of both. There is no right or wrong way to manage your finances as a couple, as long as you are both comfortable and transparent with each other.

Money is often considered a taboo topic among friends, but it doesn’t have to be. Talking about money with your friends can help you learn from each other, support each other, and achieve your financial goals together.

Keith Gill, aka RoaringKitty and DeepFuckingValue, was a financial analyst and online trader who challenged Wall Street with GameStop, a retailer on the verge of bankruptcy. He shared his trades on Reddit, attracting a crowd of followers who bought GameStop shares, driving up the price and hurting hedge funds that had shorted the stock.

At our event in Hove, women gathered to explore the world of financial planning, both personally and for their businesses. The resounding message was clear: financial planning is the key to unlocking financial independence and security.

Overpaying your mortgage can be a good financial decision depending on your individual circumstances. Mortgage overpayments are at a 20-year high in the UK, as a result of interest rate hikes. While the prospect of reducing interest payments and achieving homeownership freedom is appealing, it's crucial to strike a balance between long-term financial goals and immediate financial needs. In this guide, we explore key questions to ask yourself before deciding to overpay your mortgage, addressing everything from the terms of your current mortgage deal to the size of your emergency fund.

In this episode, I speak to Martha Lane Fox, the co-founder of lastminute.com, Europe’s biggest travel and leisure website. She started the company in 1998 with Brent Hoberman, and sold it in 2005 for a whopping £577 million when she was only 31.

Today, we’ll be looking at Patrick Foster’s story. Patrick had a promising career as a professional cricketer, until gambling came into the picture. In this podcast, he shares his journey from being a sports star to a compulsive gambler who ended up in £250,000 of debt, revealing how he got hooked on betting, lost his job and his friends, and how he tried to escape his addiction by moving to a different city and becoming a teacher.