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The Personal Investor

The Personal Investor

Fidelity International 100 Episodes Oct 21, 2026

The Personal Investor is a weekly investing podcast hosted by Ed Monk from Fidelity International. It offers a jargon-free, no-nonsense look at investing, financial news, stock markets, and economics. The show provides clear analysis and expert insights to help UK investors manage their portfolios and grow their capital. It is praised for its approachable style and fresh perspective on market developments.

Episodes

The 6 pillars of an EPIC retirement
The 6 pillars of an EPIC retirement Oct 21, 2026 3589 Today on the show - we welcome Bec Wilson to the pod. Bec is an author and podcaster who is behind the hugely popular Epic Retirement Club on Facebook. She’s here to share the six principles you need to build your own epic retirement. Ed Monk is joined by Bec Wilson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capita
Market news today - earnings season heats up
Market news today - earnings season heats up Oct 19, 2026 296 This week in markets: after a bumpy few days for equities, earnings season could restore investor confidence. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’
‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’‘People are getting this wrong’: State Pension under a new ‘Triple Lock’ Oct 15, 2026 926 Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to walk us through the government’s proposed change to how the State Pension will rise in the future. Is this really still a triple lock? And why are so many misunderstanding the reform? That’s our focus today.  Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insigh
Market news today - four years and counting
Market news today - four years and counting Oct 12, 2026 520 This week in the markets: the equity bull market is four years old this week and, as third quarter earnings season kicks off with high expectations, shares are holding their gains despite the growing pressure of rising bond yields. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
£100k stay-at-home dilemma: should I give up work to raise my child?
£100k stay-at-home dilemma: should I give up work to raise my child? Oct 9, 2026 1020 Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is with us to answer whether it pays for parents to give up work to raise children - and explain ways to avoid the punishing hit from tax and the withdrawal of benefits that can happen when your pay reaches key cliff-edges. Try the Centre for British Progress childcare calculator here. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the la
Time for bonds? IHT threat to pensions?  What you’re asking us right now 
Time for bonds? IHT threat to pensions?  What you’re asking us right now  Oct 8, 2026 2426 Today on the show - we’re answering your questions with topics ranging from the case for bonds as yields soar to tax on cash ISAs and pensions. Tom Stevenson is here to give the answers.    Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio a
Market news today - two way pull
Market news today - two way pull Oct 5, 2026 505 This week in the markets: investors are torn between rising bond yields and booming earnings ahead of a nervous autumn of political uncertainty. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yields above 5%? The shares that can still thrive
Yields above 5%? The shares that can still thrive Oct 2, 2026 1334 Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to identify the parts of the stock market that can continue to do well despite the threat posed by higher inflation, rates and borrowing costs. You can read his article on this here. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manag
Market news today - Budget countdown begins
Market news today - Budget countdown begins Sep 28, 2026 274 This week in markets: all eyes on the UK chancellor as the cost of government borrowing continues to rise. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Does it always make sense to buy a house if you can?
Does it always make sense to buy a house if you can? Sep 25, 2026 1199 Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to answer whether it always makes sense to buy a house. Generations have grown up with rampant house price growth that has rewarded them for borrowing as much as they can to buy a a home as soon as they can - does that equation still hold today?   Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take
"I wish someone had told me this" - Stacey Duguid on mid-life career loss
"I wish someone had told me this" - Stacey Duguid on mid-life career loss Sep 23, 2026 2426 Today on the show - we welcome writer and campaigner Stacey Duguid to the show to talk about her experience of losing a high-flying career - and income - in her 40s. What are the things she wished she known sooner to navigate a mid-life career setback?   Ed Monk is joined by Stacey Duguid to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to hel
Market news today - market adapt to higher inflation
Market news today - market adapt to higher inflation Sep 21, 2026 634 This week in the markets: investors adapt to persistent inflation as central banks (with one notable exception) tighten together. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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