“Why I’ll Never Chase Money” - Georgia’s Personal Financial Story
Georgia, a 28-year-old self-employed hairdresser, opens up about her financial history - from choosing passion ahead of pay checks to bad experiences with exes.Find out why she has banned herself from doing the weekly food shop, how she finds life running a business, the money habits she learned from her family, and why she ultimately hates money.Also in this episode:💸Why she had to change her partner’s saving habits👩❤️👨The benefits of being financially aligned with her fiancé📈Georgia’s approach to investing👴🏻Why her grandad is a source of inspiration for her🔔 Subscribe for more real money conversations with everyday people — their regrets, lessons, and money habits.
I Thought I Was Being Smart With My Loan… I Wasn’t - Emma's Story
Emma's loan story is an interesting one...she wishes she took out MORE money to be able to pay it back better.A 34-year-old NHS Speech Therapist, Emma reveals the loans that hit her hard, how it took close to a decade to pay them all back, and how she lives now as a consequence. In this episode, we also chat about:✈️ Lessons learned from going travelling as a teenager💑 Spenders vs savers in a relationship🧀 The one food Emma's willing to spend more on🕰️ Spending time on money management🔔 Subscribe for more real money conversations with everyday people — their regrets, lessons, and money habits.
How my credit score took a MAJOR hit - Dan's Story
Dan, a 33 year-old production manager who has a mortgage, a stable job and a family, still can’t get a credit card in his name. It's as a result of something that happened in his past, which is still coming back to haunt him and his finances.In this episode, we also chat about:🛍️ His Teemu obsession💑 Why couples DON'T share money📈 Trading 212 and the weird reasons people invest🏠 His luck with buying his home🔔 Subscribe for more real money conversations with everyday people — their regrets, lessons, and money habits.
Why University Is My Biggest Money Regret - Simon's Story
Simon a 33-year-old engineer who opens up about how habits define his finances, why he doesn’t trust investing, and why his biggest regret is going to university.We cover:Delayed gratification, gamifying savings, and resisting impulse buysWhy he sees university debt as a waste—and what he wishes he’d done insteadWhy M&S may be the best value supermarket right nowThe importance of separating yourself from money🔔 Subscribe for more real money conversations with everyday people — their regrets, lessons, and money habits.
5 Money Lessons Everyone Learns Too Late - Cate’s Story
Cate Skeat, a 56-year-old relationship manager from Winchester, describes her financial journey as “haphazard”.From credit card debt in her 20s and juggling overdrafts, to learning how to make money work through cashback credit cards, pensions, and small-but-smart investments - Cate reveals life lessons we can all learn from.We dive into:Cate’s early struggles with credit cards and overdraftsHow her parents shaped her views on moneyChoosing money vs. passion in her careerTalking about finances openly in relationshipsThe importance of self-awareness with spending habitsHer biggest money regrets — and the lessons they taught her💡 If you’ve ever felt like you’re winging it with money, Cate’s story will resonate. This episode is about real-life money habits, mistakes, and the things we wish we’d known sooner.