Skint
Skint is the low-pressure money podcast for people who want to learn how to be better with their finances without being bored along the way.
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Why Is Buying a House SUCH a Nightmare? (And How the Government Wants to Fix It) (opens the original)
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Buying a house in England is famously one of the most stressful processes in the world — no real commitment from either side until the very last minute, surprise gazumping, and estate agents with zero formal qualifications. In this episode of Skint, Connie and Mik dig into the government's proposed overhaul of the home-buying system. Sales packs : sellers disclose chain position, covenants, leasehold/freehold status and planning history before a property is even listed Earlier commitment : movin
ISA's!! Everything You Need To Know... Without The Confusion! (opens the original)
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ISAs were designed to be simple, tax-efficient savings accounts, but over time, they’ve gotten surprisingly complex. In this episode of Skint, host Mik breaks down everything you need to know about Individual Savings Accounts. The discussion covers: ISA Types & Limits: Navigating the £20,000 annual allowance across Cash, Stocks & Shares, Lifetime (LISA), and Innovative Finance ISAs. Junior ISAs (JISAs): How to build long-term wealth for children with the £9,000 allowance—and why holding too much
23 Years At Deloitte!! Debbie Helps Us Take Back Control of Our Data (opens the original)
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In this episode of Skint, Connie sits down with Debbie, a chartered accountant and former Deloitte partner, to break down the complex worlds of corporate finance, career progression, and personal data privacy. Debbie shares her 23-year journey through professional services, the realities of navigating high-level finance roles as a woman, and how she managed work-life integration while raising a family. We discuss the hidden pressures of Big Four firm environments, embracing neurodiversity in the
Before You Fly: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday Money (opens the original)
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Holiday season is here. Let's make sure your money goes as far as you do. Mik breaks down the stuff most of us get wrong when it comes to spending money abroad. Which exchange rates are actually good, which ones are quietly robbing you, and why where you convert your money matters more than you think. He also covers prepaid travel cards, what to watch out for with data roaming charges and the small things that can save you a surprising amount. Connie shares some personal highlights from her own
Savvy Squirrel: The Government Wants You to Invest (But Should You?) *not financial advice* (opens the original)
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The government made a squirrel to fix your finances. Let's talk about it. The government has launched a new campaign to get the UK investing. It's called Invest for the Future. It's fronted by a cartoon squirrel. Mik breaks down what the Savvy Squirrel campaign actually is, who's behind it and why it exists. He explains how there are billions of pounds just sitting in cash ISAs and savings accounts doing very little, and why the government thinks getting that money moving could make a real diffe
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