My 90s debt nightmare taught me everything - Kev's Story
Kev, a 53-year-old HGV driver from Southampton tells the story of his journey out of debt in the 2000s and 1990s.From maxing out a £9,000 credit card, to living comfortably and daily driving a Mustang.This is the story of Kev's mindset transformation from tackling debt, focusing on hard-work, and a commitment to never getting into serious debt again.Follow this podcast for more real money conversations with typical British people - their regrets, lessons and money habits.Remember - this is not a financial advice podcast, it's an invitation to learn something from the stories of real, everyday people.
“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.