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A Little Bit Richer
'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal & General.
Maybe you’ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You’re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?
We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that’s…
Episodes
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Workplace Pensions and SIPPs. What’s The Difference and Why It Matters.
What type of pension are you paying into? It might be a workplace pension or a personal pension like a SIPP. Maybe you have a few pension pots? While pensions…
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Is It Time To Make The Side Hustle Your Main Job?
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…
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Is Your Debt Under Control? Spot The Red Flags
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…
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What Habits Are Your Bank Statements Masking? Here's What To Look Out For
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…
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Don’t Miss Out: Benefits From Work That’ll Make You Richer
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…
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How Much Does Being Healthy Cost?
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…
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Think You'd Never Fall For It? The New Scams Targeting Millennials
With scams rising at an alarming rate and AI giving fraudsters unlimited new ways, it’s getting harder and harder to recognise what’s real. Stats…
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Money Lessons All Kids Should Learn
What age did you learn about money and how has it shaped your relationship with it now? Research suggests that core money habits are often set by age 7, which…
A Little Bit RicherIs Financial Freedom Real?
How much money would you need to feel financially free? It’s a tricky question to answer for many and understandably. If we haven’t sat down to…
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The Smartest Investment You Can Make (Is You!)
Self-worth and financial worth are interlinked, yet many of us don’t prioritise this. Your personal growth is your biggest asset. By regularly investing…
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Sort Your Life (and Death!) Out
We all have to do life admin, but some tasks feel far heavier than others. And so, many of us avoid doing them altogether. Whether it’s having an…
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Is Your Attitude To Money Making You Poorer or Wealthier?
How does your attitude towards money affect your current finances and shape your long-term financial wellbeing? And where does this mindset come from? From…
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Family Planning - Talking Numbers Not Nappies
Parenthood changes everything- including your bank balance. With shifts in your income, sleep deprivation and little ones to care for, how do you make sure…
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Under The Bonnet On Car Finance: What You Need To Know
Buying a car used to be relatively simple. But with so many options and ways to buy nowadays, it can be tough to know which option is best and what…
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Your Workplace Pension - The Easiest Way To Build Wealth?
If you think pensions are complex and something to put off for another day, then this episode is probably for you. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our…
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What Your Future Self Would Want You to Do Right Now
What does your future financial self really need from you today? In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial educator and…
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The Secret to Investing Like a Pro
In part two of our investing special on A Little Bit Richer, Iona Bain is back with financial educator and founder of Vestpod, Emilie Bellet. Together they…
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Why Playing It Safe with Money Can Be Risky
In this first part of a two-episode investing special on A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain sits down with financial educator and founder of Vestpod…
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ISAs Explained: How to Make Your Money Work Harder
With new ISA changes announced in the Autumn Budget and updates to cash ISA limits on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get clear on how these powerful…
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Financial Survival Tips for The Self-Employed
Being self-employed can be incredibly freeing but financially, it can also feel like a rollercoaster. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona…
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What You Need to Know About Divorce, Money and Starting Again
Divorce can emotionally, practically and financially turn your world upside down. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona Bain is joined by…
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These Books Will Change How You Think About Money
In our special Book Club episode, we’re starting the year a little differently by digging into the books that can genuinely transform how we think, feel…
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Merry Christmas! Make your new year A Little Bit Richer
Heading into 2026, we’ve lots more episodes to come. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Is there a financial topic you’ve been curious about? A…
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A Little Bit Richer Wrapped: 12 Money Tips
Celebrate the festive season with Iona Bain as she unwraps the 12 Financial Days of Christmas! A collection of the most practical, inspiring, and feel-good…
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Life Hacks That Make Saving Easy
Saving money feels great in theory… but sticking to it in real life? That’s the tricky part. In this episode of A Little Bit Richer, our host Iona…
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From Side hustles To Childcare. Tax-Free Hacks: Part Two
In part two of our tax special, our host Iona Bain and accountant Tim Paul dive deeper into the tax topics that matter most - from side hustles and rental…
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Get More From Your Salary: Navigating Tax. Part One
Tax. It’s something we all pay, but few of us truly understand much about this large deduction from our earnings. In this first of two bite-sized…
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The Easy Explainer on Combining Your Pension Savings
If you’ve ever changed jobs, chances are you’ve collected a few different pension pots along the way. Did you know bringing them together is easy…
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Fix, Track or Switch? Your Guide to Remortgaging
Is your mortgage deal coming to an end soon? Or maybe you’re not tied in and could check if there’s something better out there? Hopefully this…
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The Secret Economy No One Wants To Admit To, with Dr Eliza Filby
What is the one thing splitting our generation? It shapes our future, divides us from friends and maybe even matters more than a university degree. In this…
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Property or Pensions - What’s The Priority?
What will give you a stronger financial future? Buying a home or putting extra into your pension so you have enough to retire one day. With high property…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest financial and emotional milestones, but it can also feel overwhelming. From deposits and legal fees to mortgage…
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Your Neurodivergent Guide to Money
Around 1 in 5 people in the UK are neurodivergent, but it often doesn’t get discussed enough when it comes to personal finance. In this episode, our host…
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Workplace Pensions: Changes and Why It Matters
There’s been lots in the news about workplace pensions recently. In this episode, our host lona Bain is joined by L&G's CEO of DC and workplace savings…
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Can Money Make or Break Your Relationship?
Money talk can be awkward and vulnerable, but it doesn’t have to kill the romance. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial adviser and…
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Money on Tap: Why Easier Isn’t Always Better
Digital payments have become the norm in managing our money but why has there been a boost in cash spending? In this episode, our host Iona Bain sits down with…
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A Matter of Life and Debt
Debt has become a fact of life for many, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to navigate or talk about. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined…
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Investing Portfolios: Start Small, Think Big
No matter how much you have to invest, setting good and solid foundations is vital. In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by friend of the show and…
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Manifesting Your Dream Lifestyle? How To Plan To Afford It
It can be hard to look beyond managing your money from one payday to the next. But if you have dreams for your life in the future, you’ll need a plan on…
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Why You Need To Forget The Career Ladder
Do you feel like you’re working hard but hardly moving up the career ladder? Is success only achievable through promotion? What will give you…
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The Psychology Behind Your Spending
Do you spend more than you should? Or maybe the opposite and you’ve a tendency to be frugal? ? In this episode, our host Iona Bain is joined by financial…
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Creating Extra Income. Tips on Side Hustles.
Whether you're looking for some extra income, creative fulfilment, or a path to financial independence, side hustles are a great way to do this. In this…
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Working Less and Living More
In a post-pandemic world, with the rise of working from home and flexible hours, there’s a whole new meaning to work life balance. In this episode, Joe…
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Home Improvements on a Budget
With endless inspiration online, home improvements have never been more tempting - but is reality living up to the "property porn" hype? In this episode, our…
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The Power of Your Pension
Have you ever wondered what happens to some of the money you save in your pension? Beyond securing your financial future, your pension could be helping to…
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Managing Money as a Millennial: Welcome Iona
In this special season opener of A Little Bit Richer, we turn the tables on our brand-new host, Iona Bain! Pension expert Kim Brown from Legal & General takes…
A Little Bit RicherThere’s a new sound to A Little Bit Richer
We’ve got an exciting announcement for you. In this new series we're delving deeper to help you with smart money choices. To guide us through we're…
A Little Bit RicherMoving In and Break Ups. Good To Know!
Moving in with someone is an exciting milestone, but it’s also a big decision that requires careful planning. In this episode our host Kia Commodore sits…
A Little Bit RicherFinancial Fitness for 2025
The new year is here and while we often focus on resolutions like fitness or dry January, what about setting yourself up for a brighter financial future? In…
A Little Bit RicherTop Tips To Help Make You A Little Bit Richer
Step into the new year armed with pearls of financial wisdom from A Little Bit Richer! In this special episode, our host Kia Commodore goes through the…
A Little Bit RicherHow To Improve Your Credit Score
Credit reports and scores play a vital role in your access to future credit. In this episode, our host Kia Commodore is joined by Experian’s John Webb to…
A Little Bit RicherUpskill Your Career
Everyone’s career journey is different and there are lots of ways you can get more experience and training to help with this. Our host, Kia Commodore, chats…
A Little Bit RicherIs Money Making You Happy?
Our feelings around money can have a big impact on how we manage it. Whether we stick our heads in the sand, overspend when feeling overwhelmed or are afraid…
A Little Bit RicherThe Cost of ‘I Do’
Nowadays, weddings can come with a pretty hefty price tag and with higher living costs, it can be hard to make the day of your dreams a reality. But with…
A Little Bit RicherInvestment Choices For Your Pension Savings
In this episode we’re focusing on pension savings again, to help you make the most of this important investment. This time we’re covering where your money can…
A Little Bit RicherBalancing Babies & Budgets - The Cost of Parenthood
Is there ever a right time to have a baby? With living costs high, many people postpone parenthood until they’re in a more secure position. But there are…
A Little Bit RicherPensions - Exercising Control and Risk!
In previous episodes, we’ve taken you through why pension savings matter so much and helped you get to grips with your investment. And now we’re taking you one…
A Little Bit RicherTop Tips To Trim Your Spending
With higher living costs, it can be hard to feel in control of your budget. But there are clever ways to rethink your spending and save cash. Here to the…
A Little Bit RicherDemystifying Financial Advisers
With lots of people giving financial tips online, it’s tricky to tell the difference between good, bad and who’s credible. But what are financial advisers and…
A Little Bit RicherTop Tips To Land Your Dream Job
A new job brings happiness, career growth and hopefully a better salary but job hunting can feel daunting. From finding the roles to filling out applications…