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The Money Gains Podcast

The Money Gains Podcast

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Welcome to the Money Gains Podcast, where we talk all things money and how to grow your bank balance. Hosted by Sammie Ellard-King, Money Content Creator of the Year 2024, we chat with the sharpest minds in personal finance to give you real, actionable advice – no fluff, no jargon.

Whether you're skint, smashing it, or somewhere in between, we’re here to help you make smarter money moves.

© 2026 The Money Gains Podcast
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Episodes
  • Economist Warns: STOP Just Buying the S&P 500 (Without Knowing This!) - Andrew Craig
    Jun 24 2026

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    This week we welcome back Andrew Craig to the show to discuss why passive investing into index funds could actually be more dangerous than we might think.

    DISCLAIMER:
    This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • How To Invest £100 A Month (UK Investing For Beginners Guide)
    Jun 17 2026

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    CHAPTERS
    0:00 Intro
    2:10 Why £100 Matters
    5:10 Compounding & The Real Numbers
    9:51 What To Sort Before You Invest
    15:44 How The Stock Market Works
    22:18 A Stocks & Shares ISA (Fast vs Slow Pounds)
    26:47 Stocks, Funds, ETFs & Indexes
    31:15 The Strategy
    35:20 Consistency

    DISCLAIMER:
    This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research.

    This episode description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.

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    41 mins
  • Why Britain Has An Awkward Tax Avoidance Problem, UK Investing For Beginners and MORE! - Michael Taylor
    Jun 10 2026

    Michael Taylor joins me today to discuss the growing issue of big corporations tax avoidance in the UK and the £47 billion in lost taxes.
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    Chapters
    0:00 Michael's back
    0:18 Starbucks pays zero tax
    3:30 How they legally do it
    11:31 Britain's £47bn tax gap
    12:08 AD: Trading 212
    13:05 The wealth tax is the wrong fight
    16:38 The high street is dying
    21:57 AD: Refund Club
    23:43 UK stocks vs US stocks
    31:01 AD: Gains App
    30:05 How to actually pick UK stocks
    41:23 Shorting & raising money
    45:57 Trading life, trolls & wrap-up

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    DISCLAIMER:
    This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research.

    This episode description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.

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    Take the FREE Money Personality Quiz 👉🏼 https://upthegains.co.uk/quiz

    Get The FREE 10 Step Checklist That Grew My Portfolio To Over £160,000+ 👇

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    1 hr and 1 min
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A great down to earth approach to investing, creating goals and building wealth. Sammi breaks down financial jargon and offers practical advice to building your money pot. A variety of guests join the podcast weekly offering advice and experience od investing and money matters.

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