The Frugal Spender Podcast

In today’s episode I sit down and have a chat with Ramin Nakisa, founder of PensionCraft and one of the YouTube channels I learnt the most from when I first started my own money journey. After years working in investment banking, Ramin realised most fund managers simply can’t beat the market. We talk about his core and fun portfolio, whether we’re in an AI bubble, and why money won’t make you happy on its own. This was a real full-circle moment for me!For more information on Ramin -Website - https://pensioncraft.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@PensionCraft

In today's episode, Brian sits down with Reem Ibrahim, a libertarian writer and commentator and one of the UK's youngest and sharpest free-market voices. She regularly appears on television and radio, including GB News, LBC and the BBC. Reem went from Corbyn-supporting teenager to three years at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Britain's original free-market think tank, before moving to Washington DC earlier this year to write and make videos for Reason.They get into what libertarianism actually means, why Reem would privatise the NHS, what's really driving the housing crisis, from planning laws and NIMBYism to stamp duty and rent controls, and what the UK could learn from America's attitude to money and ambition.Follow Reem:X / Instagram / TikTok - @reemamiribrahimRead her work - reason.com

Laura Ann Moore returns to the podcast four years after her first episode. She's a money mindset expert and financial coach, and the author of Find Your Wealth: The Mind, Money, Soul Guide to Making Your Money Work for You. Brian and Laura talk about why money anxiety sticks around even when the numbers look good, the difference between money and wealth, and what happens to money if AI takes over more of our jobs.Check our Laura;Website: https://www.mindmoneysoul.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura_ann_mooreBook on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394388101

Today, Brian sits down to talk with property expert, Philippa, aka The Property Ladder Lass.They discuss all things property, from getting on to thr property ladder, co-buying property and if and why it is even important to do.Check out how Philippa is helping people get on the property ladder using these links;Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/propertyladderlassTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@propertyladderlass**********************************Today's episode is sponsored by BitPanda.Trade smarter, invest simpler, and stay in control of your money.Download the BitPanda app to buy, sell, and manage your Bitcoin (and 600 other cryptos) - https://bitpanda.pxf.io/c/3282141/3361539/15871

Today, Georgie is back on the podcast.. but this time, she is doing the interviewing. They cover a lot today, and as usual, it is very honest and open!******************Today's episode is sponsored by BitPanda.Trade smarter, invest simpler, and stay in control of your money.Download the BitPanda app to buy, sell, and manage your Bitcoin (and 600 other cryptos) - https://bitpanda.pxf.io/c/3282141/3361539/15871

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