Everyone’s career journey is different and there are lots of ways you can get more experience and training to help with this.

Our host, Kia Commodore, chats with Legal & General’s Sarah Evans about lifelong learning, qualifications vs experience and how you can upskill with a busy schedule. 

Some small simple strategies can propel you career forward, give you great experience and help get you a little but richer! 

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

Everyone’s career journey is different and there are lots of ways you can get more experience and training to help with this.
Our host, Kia Commodore, chats with Legal &amp; General’s Sarah Evans about lifelong learning, qualifications vs experience and how you can upskill with a busy schedule. 
Some small simple strategies can propel you career forward, give you great experience and help get you a little but richer! 
You can play the podcast and find other useful content on Legal &amp; 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 &amp; General’s take on things. They give information for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording.

'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

Upskill Your Career

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:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Follow Emilie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/">Instagram</a>
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:
<a href="https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer">https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer</a>
Follow Emilie on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/">Instagram</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.

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:
<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.

ISAs Explained: How to Make Your Money Work Harder

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