A Little Bit Richer
A Little Bit Richer is a podcast from Legal & General, hosted by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain. It helps listeners plan and manage the financial side of life, from buying a home and starting a family to preparing for retirement. Episodes feature leading experts discussing questions such as how much money you need to stop working, whether property or a pension is the stronger investment, and how to teach children to be financially savvy. The show aims to help people build a better and brighter financial future. New episodes are released every fortnight.
Episodes
Don’t Miss Out: Benefits From Work That’ll Make You Richer
Are you making the most of the benefits your employer is offering? Most of us go straight to the salary when eyeing up a role, but many of us don’t know all the valuable employee benefits available, or even what they’re legally entitled to. Be it extra employer pension contributions, private healthcare, discount vouchers or loans for equipment, there might be more on offer than you rea
How Much Does Being Healthy Cost?
How much time and money should you invest in being healthy? With so much noise and choice out there, it’s easy to forget the fundamentals of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We’re unpacking the key areas to prioritise and help protect our health and wellness now and in the future. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain is joined by GP, health educator and presenter Dr
Think You'd Never Fall For It? The New Scams Targeting Millennials
With scams rising at an alarming rate and AI giving fraudsters unlimited new ways, it’s getting harder and harder to recognise what’s real. Stats show 18-34 year olds are twice as likely to be targeted as older people. So knowing how to recognise new methods, protect yourself and spot the red flags has never been more important. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bai
Money Lessons All Kids Should Learn
What age did you learn about money and how has it shaped your relationship with it now? Research suggests that core money habits are often set by age 7, which means the conversations we have with children today could shape their entire financial future. So how do we make sure those conversations are happening in a way that's age appropriate, engaging and actually sticks? In this episode of A Littl
Is Financial Freedom Real?
How much money would you need to feel financially free? It’s a tricky question to answer for many and understandably. If we haven’t sat down to work out what financial freedom means to us, how can we ever know what it will take to get there? We all want to have a strong financial future and live life on our own terms, but what does that look like in practice? And how can we do it faste
The Smartest Investment You Can Make (Is You!)
Self-worth and financial worth are interlinked, yet many of us don’t prioritise this. Your personal growth is your biggest asset. By regularly investing in you and your development, you will likely see some serious returns in your earning potential. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Amy Kean - Founder of Good Shout - a learning and developme
Sort Your Life (and Death!) Out
We all have to do life admin, but some tasks feel far heavier than others. And so, many of us avoid doing them altogether. Whether it’s having an up-to-date Will, nominating your pension beneficiaries, or figuring out who you’d want to act on your behalf if something were to happen, this is the kind of life or death admin many of us run from - until we can’t! In this episode of A
Is Your Attitude To Money Making You Poorer or Wealthier?
How does your attitude towards money affect your current finances and shape your long-term financial wellbeing? And where does this mindset come from? From your spending and saving habits to how much you can earn and what you think you’re worth. It has all been quietly shaped by your family, your upbringing and your friends. All the little messages you were absorbing without even realising h
Family Planning - Talking Numbers Not Nappies
Parenthood changes everything- including your bank balance. With shifts in your income, sleep deprivation and little ones to care for, how do you make sure your money is working as hard as you are? From parental leave rights and pension gaps to childcare costs and budgeting on a tighter income, the financial side of starting a family can feel overwhelming. But it doesn't have to. In this episode o
Under The Bonnet On Car Finance: What You Need To Know
Buying a car used to be relatively simple. But with so many options and ways to buy nowadays, it can be tough to know which option is best and what you’re actually signing up for. With approximately 80% of new cars in the UK now bought on finance, it’s a decision millions of people are making, often without fully understanding the options and the impact on their long-term finances.&nbs
Your Workplace Pension - The Easiest Way To Build Wealth?
If you think pensions are complex and something to put off for another day, then this episode is probably for you. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Tom Trennery from the Workplace Pensions team at L&G to recap the basics. Tom highlights how the choices we make about our pension savings now will impact the life we can live in later years. Tom breaks
What Your Future Self Would Want You to Do Right Now
What does your future financial self really need from you today? In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial educator and content creator Tolu Frimpong to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) relationship between your present-day decisions and your longer-term wealth. Tolu shares the real-life choices and mindset shifts that transformed her relationship
The Secret to Investing Like a Pro
In part two of our investing special on A Little Bit Richer, Iona Bain is back with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet. Together they unpack the practical side of investing from building a balanced portfolio to understanding risk, diversification and the difference between passive and active investing. They talk about a good mindset, why spreading your money across a range of
Why Playing It Safe with Money Can Be Risky
In this first part of a two-episode investing special on A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain sits down with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet, to explore the foundations of investing. Emilie and Iona talk through the differences between saving and investing and offer some tips for those who’re keen to build their longer term wealth. They delve into the emotional si
ISAs Explained: How to Make Your Money Work Harder
With new ISA changes announced in the Autumn Budget and updates to cash ISA limits on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get clear on how these powerful, tax-efficient savings and investment tools can help you build long-term financial confidence. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Paula Hughes from L&G to demystify the world of ISAs and help you under
Financial Survival Tips for The Self-Employed
Being self-employed can be incredibly freeing but financially, it can also feel like a rollercoaster. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by accountant and behavioural expert Krystal McGilvery to discuss ways to manage money when your income isn’t guaranteed. From cash-flow anxiety and chasing invoices to saving for retirement without an employer pension, Kry
What You Need to Know About Divorce, Money and Starting Again
Divorce can emotionally, practically and financially turn your world upside down. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show Jenny Hazan to unpack the impact on your finances when a relationship ends and how to protect your future. Drawing on both her professional expertise at L&G and her personal experience of divorce, Jenny explains why separat
These Books Will Change How You Think About Money
In our special Book Club episode, we’re starting the year a little differently by digging into the books that can genuinely transform how we think, feel, and behave around money. Because personal finance isn’t just about numbers. It starts with mindset, habits, and our relationship with money. Our host Iona Bain is joined by self-confessed bookworm Sean Philip from L&G’s Work
Merry Christmas! Make your new year A Little Bit Richer
Heading into 2026, we’ve lots more episodes to come. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Is there a financial topic you’ve been curious about? A financial challenge you’d like help navigating? Tell us how we can make next year the one where your money goals really take off. Send us a DM or write a comment on our Instagram and TikTok. Leave us a comment on Spotify or write in t
A Little Bit Richer Wrapped: 12 Money Tips
Celebrate the festive season with Iona Bain as she unwraps the 12 Financial Days of Christmas! A collection of the most practical, inspiring, and feel-good money tips shared on the podcast this year. From smart investing and tackling career change fears to managing debt, boosting your pension, remortgaging with confidence, handling inheritance conversations, and creating passive income, this episo
Life Hacks That Make Saving Easy
Saving money feels great in theory… but sticking to it in real life? That’s the tricky part. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial coach Laura Ann Moore to unpack how to gamify your savings and make your money habits stick. With Christmas spending peaking and New Year’s resolutions looming, Laura shares practical ways to keep saving, e
From Side hustles To Childcare. Tax-Free Hacks: Part Two
In part two of our tax special, our host Iona Bain and accountant Tim Paul dive deeper into the tax topics that matter most - from side hustles and rental income to tax-free childcare and ISAs. Tim breaks down what the rules really mean, how to stay on the right side of HMRC, and the quick wins that can stop you overpaying tax like checking your tax code, understanding allowances, and making the m
Get More From Your Salary: Navigating Tax. Part One
Tax. It’s something we all pay, but few of us truly understand much about this large deduction from our earnings. In this first of two bite-sized episodes, our host Iona Bain sits down with accountant and finance content creator Tim Paul to shed some light on how it works. Tim explains how you can reduce your tax bill through clever tools like salary sacrifice and pension contributions, putt
The Easy Explainer on Combining Your Pension Savings
If you’ve ever changed jobs, chances are you’ve collected a few different pension pots along the way. Did you know bringing them together is easy and could save you money and time in the long term? In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by Mike Crossley, Head of Workplace Pension Consolidation at L&G, to demystify the process of consolidation. Together, they tackle the big q
Fix, Track or Switch? Your Guide to Remortgaging
Is your mortgage deal coming to an end soon? Or maybe you’re not tied in and could check if there’s something better out there? Hopefully this episode will help save you some money. Our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show Sarah Tucker, aka The Mortgage Mum, to demystify the world of remortgaging. Together, they unpack what remortgaging really means, why it matters more than
The Secret Economy No One Wants To Admit To, with Dr Eliza Filby
What is the one thing splitting our generation? It shapes our future, divides us from friends and maybe even matters more than a university degree. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by historian and generational expert Dr. Eliza Filby to explore the rise of the “inheritocracy” - a world where the Bank of Mum and Dad increasingly decides who gets ahead. They unpack how famil
Property or Pensions - What’s The Priority?
What will give you a stronger financial future? Buying a home or putting extra into your pension so you have enough to retire one day. With high property prices and changing retirement plans, millennials and Gen Z face a tricky financial dilemma. In this episode, Iona Bain sits down with Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and host of the Money Clinic podcast, to unpack the debat
Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial and emotional milestones, but it can also feel overwhelming. From deposits and legal fees to mortgage rates and market changes, there’s a lot to consider before you get the keys. In this episode, our host Iona Bain sits down with Sarah Tucker, mortgage expert and founder and CEO of The Mortgage Mum, to break down the home buying journey
Your Neurodivergent Guide to Money
Around 1 in 5 people in the UK are neurodivergent, but it often doesn’t get discussed enough when it comes to personal finance. In this episode, our host Iona Bain speaks with accountant and behavioural finance expert Krystle McGilvery about the often-overlooked link between neurodiversity and money. Krystle shares her personal experience of living with ADHD and dyslexia, and how these condi
Workplace Pensions: Changes and Why It Matters
There’s been lots in the news about workplace pensions recently. In this episode, our host lona Bain is joined by L&G's CEO of DC and workplace savings, Paula Llewellyn. They unpack changes in the pipeline and what you can do to help your pension savings grow. From the government’s push to simplify pensions and tackle the issue of multiple small pots, to a change which could s
Can Money Make or Break Your Relationship?
Money talk can be awkward and vulnerable, but it doesn’t have to kill the romance. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial adviser and author Bola Sol to unpack the dos and don’ts of managing money with your partner. From combining accounts to spotting red flags, Bola shares practical advice for couples at every stage, whether you've just started dating or planning f
Money on Tap: Why Easier Isn’t Always Better
Digital payments have become the norm in managing our money but why has there been a boost in cash spending? In this episode, our host Iona Bain sits down with financial advisor, author and content creator Emmanuel Asuquo to unpack our evolving relationship with money in a cashless world. Emmanuel explores the psychological impact of contactless spending, why so many are returning to cash, and how
A Matter of Life and Debt
Debt has become a fact of life for many, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to navigate or talk about. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by Claer Barrett, Consumer Editor at the Financial Times and a passionate advocate for financial literacy. Together, they tackle the reality of debt among young people in the UK - from student loans and credit cards to the rise of buy now, pa
Investing Portfolios: Start Small, Think Big
No matter how much you have to invest, setting good and solid foundations is vital. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show and financial adviser Rotimi Merriman Johnson, aka Mr. MoneyJar, to demystify the world of investing. From choosing the investment platform to understanding index funds, stocks and tax-efficient accounts like ISAs and SIPPs, Rotimi shares clear, pr
Manifesting Your Dream Lifestyle? How To Plan To Afford It
It can be hard to look beyond managing your money from one payday to the next. But if you have dreams for your life in the future, you’ll need a plan on how to fund this. In this episode our host Iona Bain is joined by financial adviser, author and money columnist Bola Sol to unpack what it really takes to be in the best position to afford it. From budgeting with purpose, deciding what your
Why You Need To Forget The Career Ladder
Do you feel like you’re working hard but hardly moving up the career ladder? Is success only achievable through promotion? What will give you satisfaction? In this episode our host Iona Bain is joined by Helen Tupper, co-founder of Amazing If and co-author of The Squiggly Career, to explore why success doesn't always mean a straight line to the top. They discuss how to rethink promotions, bu
The Psychology Behind Your Spending
Do you spend more than you should? Or maybe the opposite and you’ve a tendency to be frugal? ? In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal to explore the emotional undercurrents behind our money habits. From childhood experiences and family dynamics to social media and FOMO, Vicky unpacks the complex psychology that shapes how we think, feel, and b
Creating Extra Income. Tips on Side Hustles.
Whether you're looking for some extra income, creative fulfilment, or a path to financial independence, side hustles are a great way to do this. In this episode, financial advisor Emmanuel Asuquo and our host Iona Bain dive into the world of side hustles— from what you could offer, when you might need to pay tax and ideas to generate business. They explore the highs and lows, the myths and r
Working Less and Living More
In a post-pandemic world, with the rise of working from home and flexible hours, there’s a whole new meaning to work life balance. In this episode, Joe Ryle from the Four Day Week Foundation joins our host Iona Bain to discuss how changing work patterns can lead to a healthier work culture with increased productivity and reduced burnout. They dive deep into the role of technology in blurring
Home Improvements on a Budget
With endless inspiration online, home improvements have never been more tempting - but is reality living up to the "property porn" hype? In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by Paula Higgins from the HomeOwners Alliance to explore the smartest ways to transform your home without breaking the bank. From deciding between a doer-upper and a move-in-ready home to prioritising renovations that
The Power of Your Pension
Have you ever wondered what happens to some of the money you save in your pension? Beyond securing your financial future, your pension could be helping to build better communities, fund affordable housing and invest in innovative health technologies. In this episode, our host Iona Bain sits down with Legal & General’s Pete Gladwell to explore how pension funds can be used for social inve
Managing Money as a Millennial: Welcome Iona
In this special season opener of A Little Bit Richer, we turn the tables on our brand-new host, Iona Bain! Pension expert Kim Brown from Legal & General takes the interviewer’s seat to dig into Iona’s personal finance journey— from unexpected money lessons to navigating the challenges of millennial finances. They discuss everything from getting on the property ladder to balan
There’s a new sound to A Little Bit Richer
We’ve got an exciting announcement for you. In this new series we're delving deeper to help you with smart money choices. To guide us through we're thrilled to be welcoming Iona Bain to the team. Listen and follow on your favourite podcast app. Now you can also watch the full episodes on our YouTube channel And watch behind the scenes content on our TikTok and Insta
Moving In and Break Ups. Good To Know!
Moving in with someone is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a big decision that requires careful planning. In this episode our host Kia Commodore sits down with family lawyer Yasmin Khan-Gunns to uncover what you should consider before taking the plunge - whether you’re renting or buying with a partner, friend or family member. From financial considerations and tenancy agreements to
Financial Fitness for 2025
The new year is here and while we often focus on resolutions like fitness or dry January, what about setting yourself up for a brighter financial future? In this episode, our host Kia Commodore welcomes Sean Philip from Legal & General, who shares some great tips to improve your personal finances for the longer term. From rethinking financial sacrifices as ‘badges of honour’, the &
Top Tips To Help Make You A Little Bit Richer
Step into the new year armed with pearls of financial wisdom from A Little Bit Richer! In this special episode, our host Kia Commodore goes through the archives to share her top ten favourite money tips from the series so far. From building financial discipline to smart investing, tackling debt and planning for your dream retirement, this episode is packed with actionable advice from some of
How To Improve Your Credit Score
Credit reports and scores play a vital role in your access to future credit. In this episode, our host Kia Commodore is joined by Experian’s John Webb to bring some clarity to this important topic. They cover where to check the information on your report, how credit scores are calculated, what impacts them, and how to improve yours. They also tackle common myths, explore how ‘Buy Now,
Upskill Your Career
Everyone’s career journey is different and there are lots of ways you can get more experience and training to help with this. Our host, Kia Commodore, chats with Legal & General’s Sarah Evans about lifelong learning, qualifications vs experience and how you can upskill with a busy schedule. Some small simple strategies can propel you career forward, give you great experience and help get you
Is Money Making You Happy?
Our feelings around money can have a big impact on how we manage it. Whether we stick our heads in the sand, overspend when feeling overwhelmed or are afraid of spending, it’s helpful to understand our behaviours around money and what drives them. Financial coach and the author of Real-Life Money and Five Steps to Financial Wellbeing, Clare Seal joins our host Kia Commodore. They discuss the conne
The Cost of ‘I Do’
Nowadays, weddings can come with a pretty hefty price tag and with higher living costs, it can be hard to make the day of your dreams a reality. But with proper planning and realistic research, you can build a budget to reduce financial stress and focus on the fun of your wedding day. Here to help navigate the cost of weddings is author and founder of ‘This Girl Talks Money’, Ellie Austin-Williams
Investment Choices For Your Pension Savings
In this episode we’re focusing on pension savings again, to help you make the most of this important investment. This time we’re covering where your money can be invested. Here to help explore this is Jesal Mistry. He works in asset management at Legal & General and is part of the team who decide the best places to invest people’s pension savings. Jesal chats with our host Kia Commodore about
Balancing Babies & Budgets - The Cost of Parenthood
Is there ever a right time to have a baby? With living costs high, many people postpone parenthood until they’re in a more secure position. But there are plenty of ways to prepare your finances and plan for your future family. Financial educator and mom of two, Charlotte Jessop from Looking After Your Pennies, is back to give money tips for new parents and anyone thinking of starting a family. Cha
Pensions - Exercising Control and Risk!
In previous episodes, we’ve taken you through why pension savings matter so much and helped you get to grips with your investment. And now we’re taking you one step further, for a masterclass. Taking us on this deeper dive into pension savings and what to consider if you want to take a more active role is Legal & General’s Michael Porter. Michael talks with our host Kia Commodore about how wo
Top Tips To Trim Your Spending
With higher living costs, it can be hard to feel in control of your budget. But there are clever ways to rethink your spending and save cash. Here to the rescue is financial educator Charlotte Jessop from Looking After your Pennies. Charlotte joins our host Kia Commodore to talk through easy ways to trim your day-to-day spending, good budgeting habits and what to do if you overspend. Cutbacks big
Demystifying Financial Advisers
With lots of people giving financial tips online, it’s tricky to tell the difference between good, bad and who’s credible. But what are financial advisers and how do they help people? Joining our host Kia Commodore is adviser and wealth planner, Orann Coyle. Orann is on a mission to help demystify financial advice and make things more accessible through his social media posts. Orann explains the d
Top Tips To Land Your Dream Job
A new job brings happiness, career growth and hopefully a better salary but job hunting can feel daunting. From finding the roles to filling out applications, interview prep to salary negotiations. So here to help is Khalifa Mustapha, who works in recruitment at Legal & General. He shares with our host Kia Commodore some practical advice from an employer’s perspective to help you get a foot i
Paws For Thought - The Cost of Pets
Owning a pet brings lots of joy and unconditional love. There’s lots to consider and clever ways to find the perfect pet for you and your lifestyle. Ben Simpson-Vernon, aka Ben the Vet on TikTok, joins our host Kia Commodore to give some great insights on choosing and looking after a furry friend and the potential costs involved. From the best breeds, the upfront and longer-term costs and what to
Live For Today, Plan For Tomorrow
In the UK, many younger people are reaching key life events later than previous generations. On average, people aren’t buying their first home until they’re 34, the highest age in decades. And the average age to get married has gone up to 32. Those big life events can be triggers for sorting out your finances. So people are also often putting off important decisions like getting life insurance, c
Top Tips For Affordable UK Travel
Whether you’re travelling for work, visiting family or friends or off to have some fun, getting around can get expensive. If you’re thinking of taking the train, coach or hiring a car there are lots of clever hacks to save cash along the way. From ‘Big World, Small Pockets’, travel expert Steph Parker gives us plenty of UK travel tips and tricks. Steph shares with our host Kia Commodore the best
How To Get Out Of Debt
From credit cards, personal loans, car loans, overdrafts, mortgages, owing friends and family, even a phone contract – debt comes in a number of forms and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But there are ways to climb out of debt and feel more in control. Here to dive a little bit deeper is friend of the show, Andy Webb – the man behind the award-winning Be Clever With Your Cash blog and host of the C
Get To Grips With Your Workplace Pension
Your workplace pension is a valuable way to save. It gets you extra money from your employer and the government. And an early start can have surprisingly big benefits – thanks to the power of compounding. Saving relatively small amounts in your 20s and early 30s is the best route to being a little richer when you retire. Legal & General’s workplace pensions expert and friend of the show Kim Br
Stay One Step Ahead Of Scammers
Scams aren’t something that just happen to older people, young people are also likely to get scammed. The scammers are getting smarter and have lots of clever ways to con you out of your cash - whether that’s pretending to be your bank, tricking you into becoming a money mule, buying stuff you don’t receive and much more. Head of Fraud Risk Management at Santander, Chris Ainsley, gives our host Ki
Travel Tips For Affordable Adventures
When being mindful with our spending, heading on holiday can feel like a splurge. From ‘Big World, Small Pockets’, Steph Parker shows us how to travel smarter so you can get away, without the price tag. Steph shares with our host Kia Commodore – the best time to book flights and hotels, how to manage spending while abroad and her favourite, more affordable destinations to discover. Money plays a b
The Perks of Switching Bank Accounts
Ever wondered about switching current accounts but couldn’t face the admin? Friend of the Show, Cash Chats podcaster and award-winning Be Clever With Your Cash blogger Andy Webb talk us through just how easy (and profitable) moving to a new bank can be – and why you might want to stay put too. Andy and our host Kia Commodore cover moving bank accounts, having multiple accounts, compare traditional
ISAs and LISAs: Are You Missing Out?
April will ring in the beginning of a new tax year so you may have noticed that there’s a lot of talk about ISAs. But what are they and might they be useful for you? Here to help us understand a little bit more is Legal & General’s ISA Product Manager, Fahad Ahmed. Fahad and our host Kia Commodore chat through the different types of ISAs for saving and investing your money, how the Lifetime IS
Make Extra Cash With The Perfect Side Hustle
More and more people are earning extra cash through side hustles. With so many options, from selling a few old clothes to starting a whole new business, how do you decide what’s best for you and leap into your own side hustle? To help us answer that, financial coach Tolu Frimpong joins our host Kia Commodore. Tolu and Kia chat about different kinds of side hustles and how to pick the right one for
Navigating Love And Money
Money and love can be a strange mix. It can feel like lots of unspoken rules and pitfalls start popping up when your emotional and financial lives come together. That’s true even when things go smoothly. But what if they don’t? Amy James, a Legal & General Product Manager, joins Kia Commodore to share how she navigated this journey. When Amy and her partner Dan decided to settle down together,
How To Keep Your Credit Healthy
Credit can seem like a dirty word. But avoiding it altogether could mean you’ll miss out on some benefits. There is a happy medium – and that’s what Kia Commodore explores on this week’s episode. Kia’s joined by Andy Webb, who runs the award-winning Be Clever With Your Cash blog and hosts the Cash Chats podcast. They cover what credit actually means, explore its positive side and chat through risk
Moving Up The Property Ladder
Kia Commodore returns to one of A Little Bit Richer’s biggest topics – house buying. If you bought your first property a few years ago you might be thinking about moving up the proper ladder. Maybe you need a bigger home, somewhere that’s a better investment or perhaps even both. Kia chats through it all with independent mortgage adviser Liam Anstruther. He set up The Mortgage Advice Club to help
Money Habits For The New Year
It’s the first episode of the new year, so Kia Commodore shares some simple, practical moneymaking and saving habits you can adopt in 2024. She’s joined by Iain Russell, of Moneyhub - a financial tech company that’s created a money management app (and much else). Kia and Iain discuss what to focus on during a financial checkup and recommend good habits to keep. They also chat through how money app
Become A Digital Nomad
In the post-pandemic world of remote work, more and more people are becoming digital nomads and leaving the UK to work from sunnier climates. But is it really as simple as just hopping on a plane with your laptop? What are the financial implications of working abroad for a UK-based company? In this episode, Kia Commodore chats with Claire Rhodes. She’s a freelance writer whose been working with UK
What Women Need To Know About Money
When it comes to gender equality in finances, we’re still not where we need to be. Last year Legal & General found that a woman’s average pension pot at retirement was likely to be less than half that of a man’s at the same stage. And that’s just for starters. Women are also faced with the gender pay gap, childcare costs and much more. So we’re tackling all that head on! This week Kia Commodor
Saving To Buy Your First Home
In this episode, Kia Commodore continues exploring one of A Little Bit Richer’s most important topics – buying your first home. It’s an extremely important milestone. But it’s also an extremely expensive one. So in this episode Kia is joined by Hazel Johnston from Legal & General. Hazel began as a mortgage adviser and now helps other advisers better support homebuyers. Kia and Hazel talk about
The Cost Of Christmas
The Christmas season is coming – and it can be a pretty pricey time of the year. But does it really need to be? Does more money spent equal more fun had? Or can you be fabulously festive and fully frugal too? Kia Commodore’s joined by Megan Micklewright, creator of the financial social media platform ‘The Savvy Spender’, and winner of Online Financial Influencer of the Year 2023. Together, they’ll
Take Control Of Your Student Loan
Once you’ve graduated and are out in the working world it’s easy to just ignore your student loan. But it’s always best to keep on top of all your finances. In this episode Kia Commodore talks with Abigail Foster, a Chartered Accountant and the founder of Elent, a financial education hub for student, employees and parents. The two run through the different loan plans and interest rates, and the im
What If Illness Disrupts Your Career?
You can do all the career and financial planning you want, but sometimes life just gets in the way. Health problems can be particularly difficult if you need to take a lot of time off work. Luckily many of us won’t have that challenge but you never know what’s around the corner. In this episode Kia Commodore chats to Koren Byrne, a PR Manager at Legal & General. Koren was recently diagnosed wi
Finding Financial Freedom
A Little Bit Richer is all about helping you find different ways to save and grow your money. But why bother? What can all that saved up and invested cash actually get you? What many people look for is the financial freedom and flexibility to live their dream lifestyle. You might want to go travelling, retire early, or have a portfolio career. Once you figure out what your priorities are, it’s tim
Become Your Own Boss
The nine to five office grind isn’t the only way of working anymore. There are loads of other options if you want to rethink your working life. Self-employment’s one of them. It can give you a lot more flexibility and be financially rewarding too. But there’s a lot to think about when you’re working for yourself. As well as marketing yourself to clients, you have to take control of your tax and fi
Take Your First Investment Steps
Around 42% of Brits invest – in fact, if you’re saving into a pension you’re already an investor. But the wider world of investments can seem murky, confusing and risky. It doesn’t have to be that way. So we’ve put together an investment episode. Podcaster, author and founder of financial education company Mr MoneyJar, Timi Merriman-Johnson, joins our host Kia Commodore. They discuss what investin
Spotting The Signs Of Financial Abuse
Recently we’ve seen some high-profile examples of financial abuse. Stories about Britney Spears’ conservatorship, Mel B’s controlling ex-husband and Kesha’s challenging relationship with her producer have all made the headlines. And it’s not just a celebrity problem. 6 million people in the UK will experience this at some point in their lives. But what is financial abuse and how can you help a fri
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