The new year is here and while we often focus on resolutions like fitness or dry January, what about setting yourself up for a brighter financial future? In this episode, our host Kia Commodore welcomes Sean Philip from Legal & General, who shares some great tips to improve your personal finances for the longer term.

From rethinking financial sacrifices as ‘badges of honour’, the ‘Couch to £5k’ savings challenge, building an emergency fund and when to increase your pension contributions. This episode is packed with insights to help you save smarter and plan better.

Whether you're navigating the challenge of balancing short-term needs with long-term goals or looking for motivation to get started, Sean’s thoughts will inspire you to take steps to help make you a little bit richer! 

Make 2025 the year future you will thank you for!

You can play the podcast and find other useful content on Legal & General’s website:

https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer

Kia and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from Legal & General’s take on things They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser.

The new year is here and while we often focus on resolutions like fitness or dry January, what about setting yourself up for a brighter financial future? In this episode, our host Kia Commodore welcomes Sean Philip from Legal &amp; General, who shares some great tips to improve your personal finances for the longer term.
From rethinking financial sacrifices as &lsquo;badges of honour&rsquo;, the &lsquo;Couch to &pound;5k&rsquo; savings challenge, building an emergency fund and when to increase your pension contributions. This episode is packed with insights to help you save smarter and plan better.
Whether you're navigating the challenge of balancing short-term needs with long-term goals or looking for motivation to get started, Sean&rsquo;s thoughts will inspire you to take steps to help make you a little bit richer!&nbsp;
Make 2025 the year future you will thank you for!
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on Legal &amp; General&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Kia and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from Legal &amp; General&rsquo;s take on things They give financial guidance for a UK audience that&rsquo;s relevant at the time of recording. It&rsquo;s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you&rsquo;d get from a financial adviser.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal & General.

Maybe you’ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You’re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?

We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that’s what ‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General explores.

We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What’s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?

Together, we’ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.

‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.

The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don’t necessarily represent those of Legal & General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal &amp; General.
Maybe you&rsquo;ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You&rsquo;re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?
We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that&rsquo;s what &lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General explores.
We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What&rsquo;s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?
Together, we&rsquo;ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.
&lsquo;A Little Bit Richer&rsquo; from Legal &amp; General is out every fortnight. Follow us now on your favourite podcast app.
The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don&rsquo;t necessarily represent those of Legal &amp; General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

A Little Bit Richer

Financial Fitness for 2025

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