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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

    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 Do I REALLY Need to Retire in the UK?

    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

    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.

  • Is PensionBee Right for Your Pension?

    Is PensionBee Right for Your Pension?

    Thinking of consolidating your old pensions and want to know if PensionBee is the right choice for you?

  • The State Pension Triple Lock Explained

    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.

  • Nest Pension Reviewed

    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

    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

    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

    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?