The meaning we attach to money becomes the lens that we think, feel and behave with money. My guest on the podcast today is , an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and multi-award winning money coach. Catherine is host of the  which helps you to get in control of money, gain financial confidence, learn how to invest and save money. In our conversation today, we discuss the imprinting period in childhood that forms many of the emotions around money, why were are naturally attracted to people who have the opposite relationship to money, and the impact of Covid on our financial attitudes. Here’s my conversation with Catherine Morgan, host of the In Her Financial Shoes podcast, in episode 562 of Informed Choice Radio.

Stopping financial sabotage before it stops you, with Catherine Morgan

If you're a trustee, you need to know about the Trust Registration Service. My guest on the podcast today is Adrian Moss, Trusts and Tax Director at Penningtons Manches Cooper. Adrian manages the Penningtons Manches Cooper trust and personal tax administration team which provides an accurate, efficient and cost-effective accounting and tax compliance service to clients. The team is involved in over 500 active trust administrations and the preparation of over 150 personal tax returns. As a specialist in the taxation of UK trusts, individuals, beneficiaries of non-residence trusts and remittance basis-users, Adrian applies his expertise to a wide variety of family situations, allowing the firm to provide a full legal and administrative service to trustees, executors and individuals. In this episode, Adrian explains the background to the Trust Registration Service, everything trustees need to know, and why privacy concerns are perhaps a little overblown.  Here's my conversation with Adrian Moss, Trusts and Tax Director at Penningtons Manches Cooper, in episode 563 of Informed Choice Radio.

Understanding the Trust Registration Service, with Adrian Moss

We know that scams are increasingly prevalent during the pandemic. With a growing number of people falling victim to Ponzi schemes, corporate fraud and other nasty scams, what action can you take if you lose money? My guests on the podcast today are Tim Carter and James Lister from Stevens &amp; Bolton LLP. Tim advises on all aspects of restructuring and corporate and personal insolvency, including distressed business sales. His clients range from insolvency practitioners, corporates, stakeholders and other investors to directors and individuals. He has particular expertise in matters involving insolvency litigation. James specialises in private wealth disputes, dealing with trust, estate and succession matters within the UK and internationally. James also deals with disputes where trusts and private wealth issues are involved in wider commercial disputes, such as fraud and asset recovery. In this episode, we discuss how HMRC is cracking down on Covid loan scheme fraud, what attracts people to Ponzi schemes and how to avoid them, steps you can take if you have been the victim of fraud, and much more.

Fraud and asset recovery, with Tim Carter & James Lister

Whatever financial freedom means to you – living the life you want, not working to someone else’s timetable, not worrying about money ever again, or some other dream – the way to get there is through investing. My guest on the podcast today is Robin Powell, co-author of . Robin and his co-author Ben Carlson share in the book the path to financial freedom through sensible saving and straightforward investing. In our conversation today, we talk about the importance of starting early, why you should strive to improve your earnings potential, and the difference the right and wrong financial adviser. Here’s my conversation with Robin Powell, co-author of Invest Your Way to Financial Freedom, in episode 565 of Informed Choice Radio.

565 Invest Your Way to Financial Freedom, with Robin Powell

What happens when someone dies and their family disputes the terms of their will? My guest on the podcast today is Samara Dutton, a contentious probate litigator at Collyer Bristow. Samara is a key member the contentious trusts and probate team at Collyer Bristow. She specialises in all categories of trust disputes, acting for both trustees and beneficiaries in breach of trust claims, applications for removals and other disputed aspects of trust administration, including cross-jurisdictional issues. In our conversation today, I chat with Samara about why so many people continue to put off making a will, what it is about second (and subsequent) marriages that can lead to inheritance squabbles, and the thorny issue of mental capacity when making a will. Here’s my conversation with Samara Dutton, Partner at Collyer Bristow LLP, in episode 566 of Informed Choice Radio.

566 Disputed inheritance, with Samara Dutton

An ever-increasing number of young adults are living in debt, with minimal financial knowledge and without the skills to build long-term wealth. My guest on the podcast today wants to empower parents to teach their kids how to form life changing money habits. Through his work and new book, Will Rainey is teaching kids the basics of all money related topics that they will need to be financially secure when they become adults. Will is a qualified actuary and award-winning investment consultant. His new book is called Grandpa's Fortune Fables. He's the father to two young daughters, and has always tried to make sure they feel comfortable talking about money. In our conversation today, we chat about forming money habits at an early age, why debt is like invisible slime, and how not talking about money in front of our kids is the same as telling them money is bad. Here's my conversation with Will Rainey, author of Grandpa's Fortune Fables, in episode 567 of Informed Choice Radio.

567 Fun stories to teach kids about money, with Will Rainey

Do you think of yourself as climate-conscious? With the COP26 climate change summit drawing to a close, I catch up with Sarah Pennells from  to discuss responsible investing with your pension. Their new research found more than three-quarters of us claim to be climate-conscious, but more than two-thirds of pension savers are unaware their pension could be used in the fight against climate change. Pensions have the power to protect the future of the planet, but first we need to understand what responsible investing involves and how we can identify suitable responsible investments. If you want to harness your pension investments to help secure the future of the planet, this podcast episode is a great place to start. Here’s my conversation with Sarah Pennells, consumer finance specialist at Royal London, in episode 568 of Informed Choice Radio.

568 Your pension can fight climate change, with Sarah Pennells

Soaring wholesale energy prices are squeezing household budgets, with higher costs for gas and electricity bills this winter. Many smaller energy providers have gone bust, with more expected to fail in the coming months. In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Pratt, personal finance journalist and editor of Forbes Advisor UK, to discuss the drivers of these rising prices, what steps we can take to keep our bills manageable, and whether now is the right time to invest in renewable energy production at home. Kevin has been writing about all aspects of household finance for over 30 years, aiming to provide information that will help readers make good choices with their money. Here’s my conversation with Kevin Pratt in episode 569 of Informed Choice Radio.

Rising wholesale energy prices: what does it mean for your household?

Make more money. Change the world. Live the life you deserve. Sounds good, right? My guest for this episode of Informed Choice Radio is Derrick Kinney and he is all about changing how you feel about money. Derrick believes money is not bad and good people should have more of it. After applying these proven principles with thousands of clients, Kinney sold his multimillion-dollar business to teach these success steps to you. His new book is , in which Derrick explains why you need to add meaning to your money. In this conversation, we talk about why money isn’t the root of all evil, the importance of tracking your key financial metrics, making more money with a side hustle, and much more. Here’s my conversation with Derrick Kinney in episode 570 of Informed Choice Radio.

How to Make More Money to Do More Good, with Derrick Kinney

I imagine you've heard of NFTs? Non-fungible tokens are the latest hot digital property, but what are they, how did they evolve, and why do they have value? My guest on the show today is Matt Fortnow, entertainment lawyer turned entrepreneur. Matt is co-author of The NFT Handbook: How to Create, Sell and Buy Non-Fungible Tokens. He's become increasingly enamored by digital art and non-fungible tokens and has created the official NFTs for iconic brands such as The Three Stooges. Last year Matt discussed NFTs on Marketing for the Now with Gary Vaynerchuk. I entered this conversation with a degree of, hopefully healthy, scepticism. Regular listeners will be aware that I hold some strong views when it comes to all things cryptocurrency. But Matt helped me overcome some of my fears about NFTs, and shared what I believe was a useful conversation about their value. Here's my chat with Matt Fortnow, author of The NFT Handbook, in episode 571 of Informed Choice Radio.

How to Create, Sell and Buy Non-Fungible Tokens, with Matt Fortnow

Informed Choice Radio is the personal finance podcast all about achieving your financial goals and living a better life. New episodes are published every Monday and Friday morning, featuring expert interviews and practical tips for making the most of your money.

You’ll learn from best-selling authors, thought leaders and personal finance experts. Your host for Informed Choice Radio is Martin Bamford; a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and personal finance author.

568 Your pension can fight climate change, with Sarah Pennells

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