The Frugal Spender Podcast

Brian sits down with Cem Eyi, a fintech entrepreneur and co-founder of KidStart and Beanstalk, two platforms helping families to save and invest for their kids future.Before launching his startups, Cem spent years at Capital One, helping people get in to debt- whereas now he has dedicated his working life to the other side of the balance sheet.This was a great chat that got deep (as usual), and explores why you should be thinking of your child's future, but also more of the moral side to saving, investing and inheritance.Be sure to check out Cem & Beanstalk;Website - https://beanstalkapp.co.uk/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thebeanstalkapp/

In today's episode, Brian sits down to have a chat with Mia McGrath. Mia is an investor & content creator, who has a passion for sharing tips for people to learn about money and to get started with investing themselves. Some great topics in this one.. from the ease of debt, to the FIRE movement.Be sure to check out Mia;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/miarose_mcgrath/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@miarosemcgrathWebsite - https://miamcgrath.my.canva.site/

In today's episode, Brian sits down with behavioural economist, Mark Pittaccio. Mark has a over 35 years of professional experience helping both people and business' understand human behaviour. This could not be more important when it comes to money. From happiness, to gratitude, to the effects of social media... this episode is worth the listen.To find out more about Mark, you can find him;Website - https://www.behaviouraleconomist.co.uk/LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mark-pittaccio-80442014

In today's episode, Brian sits down to chat with Freddie New, the co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK. The topic of Bitcoin in the UK is a taboo, which is why it is important we have more open discussions like this and help educate as many people as possible.Freddie is a corporate lawyer by training, however he has industry expertise in submissions to HM Treasury, the FCA, HMRC and to Parliamentary committees, so as far as I am concerned- he has some things worth saying.To find out more about Freddie, and Bitcoin Policy UK, follow the links below:X - https://x.com/freddienewWebsite - https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/

In today's episode, Brian sits down to chat to Simon Trevethick, the Head of communications for Step Change, the largest free debt advice charity in the UK.Whether you are in debt or not, the topics covered in this episode are worth listening to.. from BNPL regulation to the impact of Covid-19.If you have any thoughts or questions about today's episode, feel free to send a DM @frugal_spender on Instagram, or an email to brian@frugalspender.co.uk

In today's episode, I have a chat with Olivia Lowe. Olivia is an independent financial adviser, with a twist. She not only is female, but is only 27 years old- making her choice of profession stand out. She dedicates a lot of her time speaking to children, inspiring them to be financial advisors themselves- whilst at the same time creating conversation about personal finance.If you have any thoughts or questions about today's episode, feel free to send a DM @frugal_spender on Instagram, or an email to brian@frugalspender.co.uk

In today's episode, Brian sits down with his wife Georgie for the third time. Today's topic of discussion is the big life events, and how that affects us financially, physically and emotionally.These topics are things that will affect every single one of us, so hopefully you can take something useful away from the discussion.If you have any thoughts or questions about today's episode, feel free to send a DM @frugal_spender on Instagram, or an email to brian@frugalspender.co.uk

Today Brian sits down with Aleksandar Svetski, the author of the best-selling The UnCommunist Manifesto, The Bushido of Bitcoin and the former editor of The Bitcoin Times. Aleks has a unique way of explaining the problems with our currently money, and the proposed solution, Bitcoin. This is a conversation that if you go in to with an open mind, you will learn so much. I highly reccomend checking out his new book (The Bushido of Bitcoin), it is written beautifully and touches on the most pressing subjects of our time.X - https://x.com/SvetskiWritesSubstack - https://remnantchronicles.substack.com/Bushido of Bitcoin - https://www.bushidoofbitcoin.com/

Andrew Craig is the author of one of the most sold personal finance books in the UK, 'How to own the world'. It was one of the very first books that Brian read when begining his financial journey, and it is safe to say it is an honour to have the chance to discuss personal finance and the economy with him.Website - https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/Andrew Craig books - https://plainenglishfinance.co.uk/booksX - https://x.com/andyroocraig