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🎧 Your go-to audio library for smart money insights
The Plouta Podcast delivers bite-sized financial education designed for the UK. From budgeting and saving to ISA investing, pensions and tax planning. We keep it simple and practical. No jargon, no fluff. Just clear guidance from trusted FCA-regulated financial advisers to help you take control of your money and build lasting financial freedom.
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Investing in the UK for Beginners | Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve got £50 or £100 a month to spare, should you invest it? In this episode, Vignes (Founder of Plouta) sits down with FCA-regulated independent financial adviser Joshua Shepherd to answer the most common questions beginners have about investing in the UK.
How Much Should You Save Every Month? | UK Money Tips | Plouta Financial Wellness Podcast
Wondering if you’re saving enough or maybe too much? In this financial wellness podcast, Vignes, founder of Plouta, sits down with FCA-regulated independent financial adviser Joshua Shepherd to break down exactly how much of your income you should be saving each month.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: 5 Game-Changing Lessons for Financial Independence | Plouta Podcast
In this episode, we break down Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: one of the most influential personal finance books of all time and explore 5 key lessons that could help you shift your mindset and start building lasting wealth.
Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor Audiobook Summay | Plouta Podcast
In a world of market hype and short-term speculation, are the 75-year-old principles of Benjamin Graham's "The Intelligent Investor" still the key to wealth? Warren Buffett calls it "by far the best book on investing ever written."
5 Lessons from The Psychology of Money
What if building wealth has less to do with what you know, and everything to do with how you behave? That's the powerful and timeless lesson from Morgan Housel's bestselling book, "The Psychology of Money."
How Much Do I REALLY Need to Retire in the UK?
"How much do I need in my pension pot?" It's the ultimate financial question. Instead of guessing, what if you could see exactly what it takes to achieve a specific lifestyle in retirement?
Pay Less Tax? 8 Tax Efficient Investments for UK Higher Rate Taxpayers | Plouta Podcast
In this Plouta podcast, we explore the 8 most effective tax-efficient investment schemes, from the foundational pillars of Pensions and ISAs to advanced venture capital opportunities like VCTs, EIS, and SEIS.
Pension Planning for Early Retirement in the UK | FIRE Movement | Plouta Financial Wellness Podcast
Dreaming of leaving the 9-to-5 grind behind and retiring early? It's an achievable goal for many in the UK, but it requires a solid, realistic financial plan. Listen to our podcast now.
Junior ISAs Explained: Cash vs. Stocks & Shares | Which is Best for Your Child's Future?
Want to give your child a financial head start for university, a house deposit, or their future adventures? The Junior ISA (JISA) is one of the most powerful tools available to UK families to save and invest completely tax-free.
The Ultimate UK ISA Guide
Are you ready to take control of your finances and build tax-free wealth in the UK?
The State Pension Triple Lock Explained
Is the UK State Pension triple lock secure for the future? This policy dictates how millions of pensions increase each year, but its cost and fairness are constantly debated.
Is PensionBee Right for Your Pension?
Thinking of consolidating your old pensions and want to know if PensionBee is the right choice for you?
Nest Pension Reviewed
Millions of people across the UK are automatically enrolled into a Nest workplace pension scheme by their employer. But what exactly is it, and is it a good place to save for your retirement?
Royal London Pensions Explained
Millions of people in the UK are saving for their future with Royal London, the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company. But what does it mean to be with a mutual provider, and how does your pension actually work?
Scottish Widows Pension Explained
As part of Lloyds Banking Group, Scottish Widows is one of the UK's most established pension providers. But what does that mean for your retirement savings?
Aviva Pension Explained
As one of the UK's largest pension providers, millions of us are saving for retirement with Aviva. But what does it mean to have your pension with this financial giant?