Merry Christmas! Make your new year A Little Bit Richer

For a growing number of people, side hustles have become a part of life, whether it’s monetising a passion project, content creation or anything in between. Finding a way to make money in addition to a full time salary is fast becoming the norm. But how do you know if and when your side hustle could become your main gig? In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain is joined by Chartered Accountant and content creator Fis Martins, also know as Finance Matters UK on social media. Fis knows this journey better than most as she left her full time banking position to go all in on her own business. She walks us through the areas to consider to help you decide if your side hustle could become your main job. They discuss everything from devising a strong plan, making sure you’re emotionally ready and building your pension savings for the longer term. You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer See more from Fis Martins here: https://financemattersuk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/financemattersuk https://www.tiktok.com/@financemattersuk Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are so many ways for debt to build up, but when might it become a problem and what can you do about this? We’re unpacking the not so obvious warning signs of debt being out of control and the impact it can have. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain is joined by Vikki Brownridge from debt charity, Step Change. Together they discuss how easy it is to get into debt, the impact it has on your credit score, how to manage it and recognising when it is becoming a problem. Plus advice on what to do if you are in financial difficulty and struggling. You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer For free debt advice and support, visit Step Change: https://www.stepchange.org/ Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you properly looked at your bank statements or payslips? They often reveal far more about you than you might think. Your habits, good and bad, and even how likely you are to build wealth. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial content creator Gabriel Nussbaum, aka That Money Guy. With a 1.5 million followers across social media, Gabriel teaches people all about money, how to be better with it, and how to grow it.

Are you making the most of the benefits your employer is offering? Most of us go straight to the salary when eyeing up a role, but many of us don’t know all the valuable employee benefits available, or even what they’re legally entitled to. Be it extra employer pension contributions, private healthcare, discount vouchers or loans for equipment, there might be more on offer than you realise. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain sits down with Jodie Greenway from L&G's benefits team to discuss everything from salary sacrifice and tax-efficient bonuses, to nap-pods and ‘get-ready-rooms’, and why your pension is still likely the most valuable perk you'll ever be offered. You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much time and money should you invest in being healthy? With so much noise and choice out there, it’s easy to forget the fundamentals of a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We’re unpacking the key areas to prioritise and help protect our health and wellness now and in the future. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, host Iona Bain is joined by GP, health educator and presenter Dr Tosin. Best known for her work on the BBC's Operation Ouch, Dr Tosin joins Iona to explore what it really means to invest in your health. From nutrition and exercise to rest and recovery, they discuss the everyday choices that can have a long-lasting impact on our health and wellbeing. You can watch episodes on L&G’s YouTube channel And see behind the scenes content on TikTok and Instagram You can play the podcast and find other useful content on L&G’s website: https://www.legalandgeneral.com/podcasts/a-little-bit-richer Check out Dr Tosin on https://www.instagram.com/drtosinofficial Iona and her guests share their own personal thoughts and opinions in this podcast. These might be different from L&G’s take on things. They give financial guidance for a UK audience that’s relevant at the time of recording. It’s general best practice, not the kind of personalised advice you’d get from a financial adviser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.