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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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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Pensions & IHT: where to take your retirement money from first
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to explain upcoming changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax and why they change the equation on where to take your retirement income from. Read Jemma’s full article on this here.
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Market news today - Stock markets face inflation test
This week in the markets: investors are riding high as earnings season draws to a close, but there are challenges up ahead. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.
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Die with zero: why retirees across the world are turning to this radical plan
Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to explain why your aim in retirement should be to ‘Die with zero’ - at least if you follow an extreme approach to retirement planning that more and more retirees are turning to. You can read Mariana's article here
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Autumn Budget 2026: what to expect from Andy Burnham’s first Budget
Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to walk us through the changes we can expect when the government delivers its Autumn Budget 2026 - now set for 28 October. Plus - the changes we already know about that could matter far more. Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take…
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