The Personal Investor
The Personal Investor
With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics. With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your…Social links:
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‘Should I swap shares for bonds or cash?’: 7-point checklist
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to assess the cash for investing in shares when the income you can get from cash and bonds looks so high. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow…
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‘I’ve changed my mind’: Gold, Bitcoin - or both?
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about the strong recent runs for gold and bitcoin. What’s going on - and has Tom changed his mind on holding the cryptocurrency? Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with …
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Market news today - shares shrug off looming rate hikes
This week in the markets: strong US jobs data shorten the odds on a rate hike this month; shares and bonds tell a different story for now; and the mid-term election race begins in Dallas. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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4% Triple Lock rise And tax on your State Pension
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to talk us through a big potential row that’s brewing over the State Pension. Will the Triple Lock deliver not just a boost to the value of the State Pension - but a headache for the Government as well? Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-b…
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Saving in your 50s: ISA vs. Pension in numbers
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us whether it makes the most sense to save into an ISA or a pension once you enter those key savings years in your 50s. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert ins…
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Market news today - Shares climb a bond market wall of worry
This week in the markets: shares climb the bond market wall of worry as Japanese yields hit a 30 year high and Kevin Warsh turns hawkish at Jackson Hole. Read: Shares climb a bond market wall of worry Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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Fixed-rate mortgage or tracker? Where interest rates go next
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about interest rates and why variable, tracker mortgages now look much cheaper than fixed deals. What's going on with interest rates? Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together w…
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Bond markets under stress why are investors worried
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about recent unusual manoeuvres in the currency and bond markets, and what this might tell us about the next possible crisis to hit investors. Tom’s recent article on this topic can be read here. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving …
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Market news today - US hogs headlines in last week of summer break
This week in the markets: the US hogs the headlines in the last week of the holidays, with tariffs, the Iran war, inflation and rising bond yields in focus. Plus, Nvidia’s results shine a late spotlight on the AI boom. And gold and bitcoin return to favour. Read: US in focus as our summer break wi…
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A million in ISAs: what we can learn from our ISA millionaires
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to reveal the secrets of our ISA millionaire investors? How do they invest their money - and what is the secret to their success that the rest of us can emulate? Read Jemma’s article – including the funds and stocks most popular with our ISA millionaires – h…
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