AJ Bell Money Matters
Episodes
Your easy tax toolkit
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast this week, Danni and Laura reveal that more than half of Brits in relationships are keeping some spending secret ...
Getting minted from Vinted
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura explain how finances have changed in the past 50 years for women in the UK. We also sp...
Why male allies can help close gender gaps
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss how taxes could change in this month's Budget, and break down wha...
What is active and passive investing?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Charlene discuss rumours about the upcoming budget and how they could affect your finances. ...
Jargon-free economics and how to stay cyber-safe
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura share tips on how to keep your finances safe from cyber attacks. With M&S and Jagu...
Inheritance tax and retiring solo with AJ Bell's pension guru
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Danni and Laura simplify the complicated rules and thresholds around inheritance tax. We also speak to Lisa Webster, AJ Bell's senior techni...
Top tips to get ahead in the workplace with The 30% Club
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast this week, Danni and Charlene discuss how the gender pension gap varies from state pension to private pensions, a...
How to start a business with CEO Liz Dimmock
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss a whopping gender gap when parents gift money to their children, ...
Helping women's careers with Smart Works
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss common financial changes in the summer months with both of them on the c...
Who pays for parenthood? And what's happening with Lifetime ISAs?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss parental leave with a focus on paternity pay as the government plans an overha...
From Wall Street to kidnap survivor: how a best-selling author became a life coach
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss how to spot an investing scam and when a finfluencer's posts online are ...
Focussing on the long-term during market ups and downs
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss new legislation being proposed around Buy Now Pay Later schemes. As these loan...
Investing in art
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we talk about all things art with Jennifer Conner, UK Regional MD of the Affordable Art Fair. Je...
The truth behind responsible investing
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters, Danni and Laura are celebrating World Earth Day with an episode all about investing for positive ...
What kids really think about money (and what we’re teaching them!)
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura hear from the team's children spanning from four to eighteen. We know money habi...
Everything you need to know about tax year end
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni is joined by Charlene Young and Rachel Vahey for a tax year end special. The team are brea...
Why mentoring really matters
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura walk through the changes hurtling towards us in April including energy price cap...
Accelerating Action on International Women's Day
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of the podcast which coincides with International Women’s Day 2025, Danni and Laura talk through our new research which shed...
Married with a business
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura discuss love and money. Often taboo in relationships, they share their own money...
Saving for retirement and taking pension payments
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the pod, Danni and Laura discuss trends from the latest Unemployment Index curated by our charity partner Smart Works. We also spea...
Financial wins and resolutions
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the pod, Danni and Laura review the financial wins from last year and resolutions for 2025 from the Money Matters team. It's important to...
Don't fear your future with Ageism Is Never In Style
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the first pod of 2025, we're joined by award-winning founder of Ageism Is Never In Style, Jacynth Bassett. Having created a vibrant community of pe...
2024 investing trends
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the last pod episode of 2024, Danni and guest host Charlene discuss how male and female AJ Bell customers have differed in 2024 (as well as some su...
How to combat imposter syndrome
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss imposter syndrome: the little voice that tells you you’re not good eno...
Why we should (or shouldn't) celebrate Equal Pay Day
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss “Equal Pay Day” - the point in the year that women stop earning rela...
How do you navigate "The Wobbly Middle"?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we hear from Susannah De Jager and Patsy Day who set up The Wobbly Middle. Navigating change in ...
Baroness Helena Morrissey on managing family finances with nine children
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, we speak to our Founding Ambassador, Baroness Helena Morrissey, about how she manages her...
Spot scams and fight for your rights with The Sun's Consumer Champion
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni dip into the murky world of scams. They break down jargon like “push payments”...
Little financial wins and investing in new skills
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As requested on our Instagram page, on this AJ Bell Money Matters pod, Laura and Danni share little financial wins. From switching current accounts an...
Mortgage basics and how to teach kids about money
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni walk through a beginner’s guide to mortgages. From the differences between fix...
Attitudes to risk and Taylor Swift’s inflation impact
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni discuss why the UK economy couldn’t shake off the Taylor Swift effect. Spendin...
Baking up a mum-friendly business
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura chat to two mums who launched a biscuit bakery that allowed them to work around ...
Everything you need to know about student finances
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni deep dive into student finances. How much debt are you likely to rack up during y...
Arlene Phillips: Winning Oliviers and dancing towards every opportunity
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you know Dame Arlene Phillips' work from Hot Gossip, Strictly Come Dancing, her legendary music videos, film work or the West End and Broadway...
Former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard 10 years on from her historic misogyny speech
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A decade on from an historic speech she delivered on misogyny, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard tells Danni and Laura there has been pro...
How to close the gender funding gap with a serial female entrepreneur
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast we hear from Debbie Wosskow, the serial entrepreneur who’s been appointed to the government’s Invest ...
Pregnant then Screwed’s Joeli Brearley on the motherhood penalty
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the pod, Danni and Laura speak to campaigner Joeli Brearley from motherhood campaigning group Pregnant then Screwed about why polit...
Meeting real-life Barbie and why the cost-of-living crisis isn’t over yet
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura dig into the findings of a survey that reveals that more than 7 million households are still struggling to make ends m...
Finding lost pension pots and who are the Waspi women?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura chat to AJ Bell’s Head of Public Policy and pension guru, Rachel Vahey. They di...
Your money questions answered, plus your tax-year-end checklist
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast, we put all your burning money questions to Financial Adviser Jane Gow, who is founder of Clear Cut Chart...
International Women’s Day “Queenager” special
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode of the podcast for International Women’s Day, Danni and Laura discuss this year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, and how ...
Work-life balance with Lorraine Candy and recession-proof your finances
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni ask what the UK officially being in recession means for your finances – and run...
How to pick an investing account, plus demystifying scary pension headlines
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura pore over the latest pension headlines that suggest we’ll all have to save more...
Loud budgeting and inspirational investing
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni revel in the new social media trend that is “loud budgeting”. The phrase has ...
How to build an investment portfolio
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are going back to basics on investing. Lots of women say they don’t how to invest, there’s too much jargon or they are embarras...
How to learn from 2023’s financial mistakes
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of 2024 Danni and Laura hear confessions from the rest of the Money Matters team about financial mistakes they made in 2023 and t...
Tips for festive feasting on a budget
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura are getting into the Christmas spirit, but after a year of soaring food prices we’re thinking hard about budgeting f...
How a side hustle can boost your income
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni discuss the art of the side hustle. Taking extra work on the side is something people hav...
Celebrate our 50th episode – plus LBC’s Natasha Devon
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 50th episode of the Money Matters podcast and Laura and Danni step back in time to celebrate some of the brilliant guests and topics they’...
The optimism of youth
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura are feeling optimistic. More financial education aimed at women and shifts in mindset are helping younger generations ...
How the Single Tax hurts your finances
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura examine the “Single Tax”, which not only impacts your day-to-day money but also has huge implications for your lon...
Uncovering all our Financial Wobbly Bits
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a very special episode as we celebrate the launch of our new research report. Our founding Ambassador Baroness Helena Morrissey talks through t...
Lisa Snowdon on menopause, money and midlife
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode we chat to model and TV presenter Lisa Snowdon. Now in her 50s, Lisa pulls no punches about the impact the menopause had on he...
Triple lock and TikTok finfluencers
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Laura and Danni explain everything you need to know about the financial hot potato that is the state pension triple lock. They bust th...
Why does economic abuse impact so many women?
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura look into the realities of economic abuse. It’s a tough topic but an important one to tackle as it disproportionate...
Football’s gender pay gap plus The Female Money Doc
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the Women’s World Cup in Australia gets underway Danni and Laura lay bare the gender pay gap in the sport. While the gap has narrowed considerabl...
Hello baby: Tips to prepare your finances for motherhood
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Danni and Laura discuss a huge financial event in many women’s lives – motherhood. It’s one of those moments that makes a huge differe...
How to spot (and fix) your childhood money hang-ups
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we explore why lessons learnt as a child are still negatively impacting your financial decisions today. Laura chats to money and minds...
Your low-down on the mortgage meltdown
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Laura and Danni tackle the subject du-jour: what’s going on with the mortgage market? They cover what you need to know if you’re r...
How to take a career break – and successfully return to work
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we are talking career breaks. Lots of women take time out when they have kids, but there are plenty of other reasons you might take a ...
How to beat lifestyle creep
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura discuss “lifestyle creep”. From increasingly luxurious summer holidays to extra streaming subscriptions to keep t...
Too young for a pension – think again!
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni and Laura discuss why pension planning in your 20s can help narrow that gender investment gap. For many retirement might seem a ...
The financial perils of cohabiting – with a Lord and TikTok’s Legal Queen
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Laura and Danni explore the common myth that cohabiting couples have the same rights as married couples o...
Beating spring price rises and why more women should work in finance
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Laura and Danni get you up to date on all the price rises that came in on April Fool’s Day – from broadband and mobile costs to co...
Childcare changes and the nation’s financial agony aunt Claer Barrett
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Danni Hewson and Laura Suter look at the details of the big childcare promises in the latest Budget. The chancellor’s new proposals ...
International Women’s Day special
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of the Money Matters podcast, we are celebrating International Women’s Day and Danni and Laura discuss this year’s theme w...
How to save for a wedding and tips from The Thrifty Bride
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Romance is in the air, as Danni and Laura grab the confetti and chat about the rising cost of getting hitched. With the average wedding now costing mo...
What’s next for energy bills and how money worries affect mental health
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura update you on where we stand with those energy bills. With government help being s...
How to improve your credit score and prepare for a recession
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura go back to basics and talk you through what a recession is, whether the UK is in one and ...
Detox your finances – and your drinks
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first Money Matters podcast of 2023 Danni and Laura discuss New Year resolutions and the pressure to get fitter, healthier and more motivated. ...
Why finances can frazzle friendships and the lowdown on inflation
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura give you the lowdown on inflation. It’s been making headlines all year and prices just ...
Scummy Mummies and money worries
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni chats to podcast sensations the Scummy Mummies about why money is still a massive taboo. Comedy d...
Budgets and bargains - how to navigate tax changes and survive Black Friday
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The recent Budget will have a big impact on all our pockets. But fear not, Danni and Laura are here to tell you what all of the economic jargon and bo...
Slashing the cost of Christmas
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Danni are back with a slightly new feel Money Matters podcast and on this episode, they’ve drafted in the big guns, Instagram sensation He...
Menopause and Money
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura talk about another life event that can have a huge impact on a woman’s working life. Me...
Everything you need to know about the (not so) mini-Budget
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura pick apart the new Chancellor’s Budget and explain how the new measures might a...
House buying hacks (or first-time-buyers handbook)
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Money Matters podcast is your download-and-keep guide to buying a house. Danni and Laura have enlisted a couple of fantastic guest...
The ultimate guide to saving for a house deposit
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura tell you everything you need to know about saving for a deposit to buy a home. They chat ...
How to start saving for kids
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura are talking kids and money. Many people want to give their children a savings cushion, to...
The spiraling cost of childcare
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast Danni and Laura discuss the issue of childcare costs. With inflation shooting up and options hard to come...
The student finance journey
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Money Matters podcast digs into student finances, how much debt will you end up with, when do you start to pay it back and how do ...
School’s out – what next?
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura talk about the big choices being faced by millions of school leavers. Whilst many will c...
Working smart with Smart Works
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Laura chats to Kate Stephens, the CEO of Smart Works, which has helped over 20,000 women return to work. That includes Sam Gilbert, w...
How to negotiate a pay rise
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura tackle an issue on a lot of listeners minds right now – how do you go about asking for...
Taking investing back to basics
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni strip investing back to its bare bones with the help of two fantastic guests. Pr...
Why the biggest investing mistake is not getting started
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Money Matters podcast tackles the thorny issue of investing mistakes. Danni Hewson and Laura Suter share their regrets about their...
Everything you need to know about financial advice
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Laura chats with Chanelle Pattinson, a financial planner, about the differences between financial plan...
The Spring Statement and tax year end
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura break down the chancellor’s Spring Statement and the changes taking place at tax year end. Th...
Celebrating International Women’s Day
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of AJ Bell’s Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura celebrate International Women’s Day. Though there’s still much to do to narr...
Negotiating the cost of living crisis
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this special episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura have put together a crack team of experts to help you navigate the curr...
Changing careers with rugby legend Katy Daley-McLean
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Money Matters podcast, Danni chats to rugby legend Katy Daley-McLean. Katy discusses life after captaining the England ...
What does hybrid working mean for women’s cash and careers?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura and Danni delve into the pros and cons for women of hybrid working. Will working flexibly help you get back on your career path while juggling c...
Dealing with divorce and managing money
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Danni speaks to Sara Davison, also known as 'The Divorce Coach', who explains how she had to follow her own advice to manage her unexpected...
Get financially fit for 2022
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode Laura Suter and Danni Hewson are joined by Money Matters team member Jenny Owen. They talk through tips to help you make the m...
Finances and relationships
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On episode five of the Money Matters podcast, Laura and Danni talk about how your financial situation can impact your relationship. This Christmas, th...
Get sassy with your pension planning
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four we meet Rachel Peru and Annie Stirk: the ladies who created 'Silver and Sassy' to help change people’s perceptions about women of a ...
Money doesn‘t need to be a taboo subject
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three we meet maths teacher Bobby Seagull. Hear why he thinks it's society holding back our financial education, how it's changing and his ...
Georgia Taylor-Brown and financial planning for the self-employed
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Georgia Taylor-Brown about her Olympic triumphs and what it's meant for her financial future being self-employed. You'll also get pension t...
Understanding the investment gap & first time investor fears
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast we talk to Baroness Helena Morrissey, AJ Bell's chair-elect and the woman spearheading our M...