If you think pensions are complex and something to put off for another day, then this episode is probably for you.

In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Tom Trennery from the Workplace Pensions team at L&G to recap the basics. Tom highlights how the choices we make about our pension savings now will impact the life we can live in later years.  

Tom breaks down why your workplace pension might actually be one of the easiest (and smartest) ways to build long-term wealth. And together, they unpack how it all works, from your contributions, your employer’s top ups (aka “free money”) and why tax perks make workplace pensions so powerful.

If you’ve not taken much notice of your workplace pension, this episode will help you feel more in control. Tom shares practical tips to help you boost your pension pot over time, without too much of an impact on your current lifestyle - and ultimately reminds us that making smart moves today will help you have the life you want tomorrow.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer

The pension consolidation episode that Tom & Iona reference is called: The Easy Explainer to combining your pension savings The Easy Explainer on Combining Your Pension Savings - A Little Bit Richer - Omny.fm

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

If you think pensions are complex and something to put off for another day, then this episode is probably for you.
In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Tom Trennery from the Workplace Pensions team at L&amp;G to recap the basics. Tom highlights how the choices we make about our pension savings now will impact the life we can live in later years. &nbsp;
Tom breaks down why your workplace pension might actually be one of the easiest (and smartest) ways to build long-term wealth. And together, they unpack how it all works, from your contributions, your employer&rsquo;s top ups (aka &ldquo;free money&rdquo;) and why tax perks make workplace pensions so powerful.
If you&rsquo;ve not taken much notice of your workplace pension, this episode will help you feel more in control. Tom shares practical tips to help you boost your pension pot over time, without too much of an impact on your current lifestyle - and ultimately reminds us that making smart moves today will help you have the life you want tomorrow.
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You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
The pension consolidation episode that Tom &amp; Iona reference is called: The Easy Explainer to combining your pension savings <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/a-little-bit-richer/the-easy-explainer-on-combining-your-pension-savings#sharing">The Easy Explainer on Combining Your Pension Savings - A Little Bit Richer - Omny.fm</a>
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

Your Workplace Pension - The Easiest Way To Build Wealth?

What does your future financial self really need from you today?

In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial educator and content creator Tolu Frimpong to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) relationship between your present-day decisions and your longer-term wealth.

Tolu shares the real-life choices and mindset shifts that transformed her relationship with money. And together, they unpack being stuck in “survival mode” with finances, why you can’t afford not to invest in your future and how your identity shapes your financial outcomes.

If you’ve ever told yourself “I’ll start saving later” or “I just don’t have enough,” this episode will challenge that thinking and give you practical ways to start showing up for your future self today and make that life a little bit richer.

Because whether you plan for it or not… your future is coming.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

What does your future financial self really need from you today?
In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial educator and content creator Tolu Frimpong to explore the powerful (and often overlooked) relationship between your present-day decisions and your longer-term wealth.
Tolu shares the real-life choices and mindset shifts that transformed her relationship with money. And together, they unpack being stuck in &ldquo;survival mode&rdquo; with finances, why you can&rsquo;t afford not to invest in your future and how your identity shapes your financial outcomes.
If you&rsquo;ve ever told yourself &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll start saving later&rdquo; or &ldquo;I just don&rsquo;t have enough,&rdquo; this episode will challenge that thinking and give you practical ways to start showing up for your future self today and make that life a little bit richer.
Because whether you plan for it or not&hellip; your future is coming.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

What Your Future Self Would Want You to Do Right Now

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In part two of our investing special on A Little Bit Richer, Iona Bain is back with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet. Together they unpack the practical side of investing from building a balanced portfolio to understanding risk, diversification and the difference between passive and active investing.

They talk about a good mindset, why spreading your money across a range of investments matters, and Emilie shares a simple habit that can help you build wealth over time.

So if you’d like to be more active with investing, this episode will give you a roadmap.

If you missed part one, go back and listen to their chat on the foundations of investing – ‘Why playing it safe with money can be risky’.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Follow Emilie on Instagram

Just a reminder that investments are for the longer term. Their value will go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in.

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

In part two of our investing special on A Little Bit Richer, Iona Bain is back with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet. Together they unpack the practical side of investing from building a balanced portfolio to understanding risk, diversification and the difference between passive and active investing.
They talk about a good mindset, why spreading your money across a range of investments matters, and Emilie shares a simple habit that can help you build wealth over time.
So if you&rsquo;d like to be more active with investing, this episode will give you a roadmap.
If you missed part one, go back and listen to their chat on the foundations of investing &ndash; &lsquo;Why playing it safe with money can be risky&rsquo;.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
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Just a reminder that investments are for the longer term. Their value will go down as well as up and you may get back less than you put in.
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

The Secret to Investing Like a Pro

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In this first part of a two-episode investing special on A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain sits down with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet, to explore the foundations of investing.

Emilie and Iona talk through the differences between saving and investing and offer some tips for those who’re keen to build their longer term wealth. They delve into the emotional side of investing and how fear, greed, FOMO and panic can all influence our decisions, often at the worst possible moments. Emilie shares some of her early mistakes with tips on keeping calm in chaotic markets. Then they discuss balancing short-term goals with long-term investing.

Whether you’re already investing, thinking about starting, or currently sitting on the sidelines, this episode will help you understand the mindset behind successful investing and why even small steps can make a meaningful difference, helping you be a little bit richer in the future.

Stay tuned for Part Two where we’ll get practical on ways to build a diversified portfolio that works for you.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Follow Emilie on Instagram

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

In this first part of a two-episode investing special on A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain sits down with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet, to explore the foundations of investing.
Emilie and Iona talk through the differences between saving and investing and offer some tips for those who&rsquo;re keen to build their longer term wealth. They delve into the emotional side of investing and how fear, greed, FOMO and panic can all influence our decisions, often at the worst possible moments. Emilie shares some of her early mistakes with tips on keeping calm in chaotic markets. Then they discuss balancing short-term goals with long-term investing.
Whether you&rsquo;re already investing, thinking about starting, or currently sitting on the sidelines, this episode will help you understand the mindset behind successful investing and why even small steps can make a meaningful difference, helping you be a little bit richer in the future.
Stay tuned for Part Two where we&rsquo;ll get practical on ways to build a diversified portfolio that works for you.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

Why Playing It Safe with Money Can Be Risky

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With new ISA changes announced in the Autumn Budget and updates to cash ISA limits on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get clear on how these powerful, tax-efficient savings and investment tools can help you build long-term financial confidence.

In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Paula Hughes from L&G to demystify the world of ISAs and help you understand how they can work for you at every stage of life.

Together, they explore the different types of ISAs available and how to choose the best one for you. They also discuss the “use it or lose it” rule and what the upcoming changes could mean for savers and investors.

So whether you’re saving for your first home, building long-term wealth, or simply trying to protect your money from inflation, this episode will help you decide how to make your ISA allowance work harder for you. Because when it comes to tax-efficient growth, the earlier you start, the bigger that snowball can get for a future that’s a little bit richer.

You don’t pay tax on the interest, income or capital gains you make inside an ISA.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

With new ISA changes announced in the Autumn Budget and updates to cash ISA limits on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get clear on how these powerful, tax-efficient savings and investment tools can help you build long-term financial confidence.
In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by Paula Hughes from L&amp;G to demystify the world of ISAs and help you understand how they can work for you at every stage of life.
Together, they explore the different types of ISAs available and how to choose the best one for you. They also discuss the &ldquo;use it or lose it&rdquo; rule and what the upcoming changes could mean for savers and investors.
So whether you&rsquo;re saving for your first home, building long-term wealth, or simply trying to protect your money from inflation, this episode will help you decide how to make your ISA allowance work harder for you. Because when it comes to tax-efficient growth, the earlier you start, the bigger that snowball can get for a future that&rsquo;s a little bit richer.
You don&rsquo;t pay tax on the interest, income or capital gains you make inside an ISA.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

ISAs Explained: How to Make Your Money Work Harder

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Being self-employed can be incredibly freeing but financially, it can also feel like a rollercoaster. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by accountant and behavioural expert Krystal McGilvery to discuss ways to manage money when your income isn’t guaranteed.

From cash-flow anxiety and chasing invoices to saving for retirement without an employer pension, Krystal shares practical, no-nonsense tips to help you feel more in control of your finances.

Together, they explore how to smooth out irregular income, build a financial buffer and plan for the long term, without sacrificing the freedom and joy that comes with being your own boss.

So whether you’re newly self-employed, years into freelancing, or just thinking about taking the leap, this episode is packed with reassurance and clarity to help you build a more stable and sustainable financial future that’s a little bit richer.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Follow Krystle on Instagram

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

Being self-employed can be incredibly freeing but financially, it can also feel like a rollercoaster. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by accountant and behavioural expert Krystal McGilvery to discuss ways to manage money when your income isn&rsquo;t guaranteed.
From cash-flow anxiety and chasing invoices to saving for retirement without an employer pension, Krystal shares practical, no-nonsense tips to help you feel more in control of your finances.
Together, they explore how to smooth out irregular income, build a financial buffer and plan for the long term, without sacrificing the freedom and joy that comes with being your own boss.
So whether you&rsquo;re newly self-employed, years into freelancing, or just thinking about taking the leap, this episode is packed with reassurance and clarity to help you build a more stable and sustainable financial future that&rsquo;s a little bit richer.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

Financial Survival Tips for The Self-Employed

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Divorce can emotionally, practically and financially turn your world upside down. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show Jenny Hazan to unpack the impact on your finances when a relationship ends and how to protect your future.

Drawing on both her professional expertise at L&G and her personal experience of divorce, Jenny explains why separation is often “two break-ups”, how the so-called “singles tax” can hit overnight, and she shares one of the most overlooked areas of divorce that can prevent regret later in life.

Whether you’re navigating a divorce, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this episode offers reassurance and practical steps for taking control of your finances one step at a time.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

You can find the Pension Calculator here: Pension Calculator | Legal & General

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

Divorce can emotionally, practically and financially turn your world upside down. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show Jenny Hazan to unpack the impact on your finances when a relationship ends and how to protect your future.
Drawing on both her professional expertise at L&amp;G and her personal experience of divorce, Jenny explains why separation is often &ldquo;two break-ups&rdquo;, how the so-called &ldquo;singles tax&rdquo; can hit overnight, and she shares one of the most overlooked areas of divorce that can prevent regret later in life.
Whether you&rsquo;re navigating a divorce, supporting someone who is, or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this episode offers reassurance and practical steps for taking control of your finances one step at a time.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
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You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
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Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

What You Need to Know About Divorce, Money and Starting Again

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In our special Book Club episode, we’re starting the year a little differently by digging into the books that can genuinely transform how we think, feel, and behave around money. Because personal finance isn’t just about numbers. It starts with mindset, habits, and our relationship with money.

Our host Iona Bain is joined by self-confessed bookworm Sean Philip from L&G’s Workplace Pension team, to explore four powerful reads:

The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

Money Together by Heather and Doug Boneparth

Atomic Habits by James Clear

The Anxiety Solution by Chloe Brotheridge

Together, they unpack the big ideas, uncomfortable truths, and “aha” moments from each book. From why consistency beats luck when building wealth, to how couples can talk about money without conflict, how habits shape financial confidence, and why tackling anxiety is key to making better financial decisions.

Whether you’ve read all four books, skimmed the highlights, or haven’t picked them up yet, consider this your guided tour through the insights that really matter and the small changes that can make a big difference to making your financial future a little bit richer.

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Iona 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 information for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording.

In our special Book Club episode, we&rsquo;re starting the year a little differently by digging into the books that can genuinely transform how we think, feel, and behave around money. Because personal finance isn&rsquo;t just about numbers. It starts with mindset, habits, and our relationship with money.
Our host Iona Bain is joined by self-confessed bookworm Sean Philip from L&amp;G&rsquo;s Workplace Pension team, to explore four powerful reads:
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Psychology-Money-Timeless-lessons-happiness/dp/0857197681">The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Together-relationship-unstoppable-financial/dp/1804090832">Money Together by Heather and Doug Boneparth</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941834">Atomic Habits by James Clear</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anxiety-Solution-Quieter-Mind-Calmer/dp/0718187156">The Anxiety Solution by Chloe Brotheridge</a>
Together, they unpack the big ideas, uncomfortable truths, and &ldquo;aha&rdquo; moments from each book. From why consistency beats luck when building wealth, to how couples can talk about money without conflict, how habits shape financial confidence, and why tackling anxiety is key to making better financial decisions.
Whether you&rsquo;ve read all four books, skimmed the highlights, or haven&rsquo;t picked them up yet, consider this your guided tour through the insights that really matter and the small changes that can make a big difference to making your financial future a little bit richer.
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Iona 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 information for a UK audience that&rsquo;s relevant at the time of recording.

These Books Will Change How You Think About Money

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Heading into 2026, we’ve lots more episodes to come.

We’d love to hear your thoughts.

Is there a financial topic you’ve been curious about?

A financial challenge you’d like help navigating?

Tell us how we can make next year the one where your money goals really take off.

Send us a DM or write a comment on our Instagram and TikTok. Leave us a comment on Spotify or write in the review section on Apple Podcasts.

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

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

You can watch video episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

Heading into 2026, we&rsquo;ve lots more episodes to come.
We&rsquo;d love to hear your thoughts.
Is there a financial topic you&rsquo;ve been curious about?
A financial challenge you&rsquo;d like help navigating?
Tell us how we can make next year the one where your money goals really take off.
Send us a DM or write a comment on our <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>. Leave us a comment on Spotify or write in the review section on Apple Podcasts.
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
You can watch video episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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.

Merry Christmas! Make your new year A Little Bit Richer

Celebrate the festive season with Iona Bain as she unwraps the 12 Financial Days of Christmas! A collection of the most practical, inspiring, and feel-good money tips shared on the podcast this year.

From smart investing and tackling career change fears to managing debt, boosting your pension, remortgaging with confidence, handling inheritance conversations, and creating passive income, this episode brings together the very best insights from our 2025 guests like Claer Barrett, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Dr. Eliza Filby, ‘The Mortgage Mum’ Sarah Tucker, Emmanuel Asuquo and Helen Tupper.

These quick tips will help you finish the year strong and step into 2026 feeling financially empowered and hopefully, a little bit richer!

You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel

And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram

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

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

Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’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.

Celebrate the festive season with Iona Bain as she unwraps the 12 Financial Days of Christmas! A collection of the most practical, inspiring, and feel-good money tips shared on the podcast this year.
From smart investing and tackling career change fears to managing debt, boosting your pension, remortgaging with confidence, handling inheritance conversations, and creating passive income, this episode brings together the very best insights from our 2025 guests like Claer Barrett, Rotimi Merriman-Johnson, Dr. Eliza Filby, &lsquo;The Mortgage Mum&rsquo; Sarah Tucker, Emmanuel Asuquo and Helen Tupper.
These quick tips will help you finish the year strong and step into 2026 feeling financially empowered and hopefully, a little bit richer!
You can watch episodes on L&amp;G&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.youtube.com/legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nU2GZKqY$">YouTube channel</a>
And see behind the scenes content on&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.tiktok.com/@legalandgeneral__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01n-BNkPY4$">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/legalandgeneral/?hl=en__;!!GN8lIS4!ZC8D5GJ__OEO7G9udehqq48SwQKnJIgGMGqE8TXNTTCTRKPBr0jP_OWfSQDlwpuSBc0QQEAnnSTBLu_5D01nGegfSXs$">Instagram</a>
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&amp;G&rsquo;s website:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&amp;G&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 Wrapped: 12 Money Tips

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'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.

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