Dec 10, 2019
This week, in a departure from my usual anonymous guest, I'm joined by Financial Times personal finance editor Claer Barrett. As well as being a great journalist (and my commissioning editor!) she has a wealth of wisdom and knowledge about personal finance.
Claer explains how her humble upbringing taught her to respect...
Dec 5, 2019
This week I speak to experienced financial services executive Antony, who explains how his love of maths and science enabled him to study at one of the UK's most prestigous universities, which opened the door to a graduate trainee position at a major consulting firm.
Antony explains how he and his wife navigated...
Oct 30, 2019
In this week's episode I talk to money coach Fanny, who explains how her early comfortable upbringing, including expensive private schooling, gave way to austerity, including moving to a tough state comprehensive school.
Fanny also talks about how her determination to avoid being poor and be independent made her strive...
Oct 30, 2019
This week I speak to data scientist Andreas, who explains why and how he decided to move to the UK to continue his education to provide a solid base for his future career.
And with freshing honesty Andreas explains that, despite being brilliant with numbers, even he finds his emotions sometimes get in the way of his...
Sep 27, 2019
This week I speak to HR professional Willorna, who shares the highs and lows of her spending habits, career changes and family evolution and what it has taught her about her relationship with money.
Willorna's story is incredibly candid and honest and it's well worth listening to the end for her reflections on what she...