07 Jan 2026
24m

Your 2026 Money Reset: Practical Steps to Be Better Off by Year-End

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Merryn Talks Money

The podcast focuses on financial resolutions for the new year, emphasizing proactive financial management. It highlights the importance of dedicating time to review finances, including insurance and mortgage plans, and suggests re-mortgaging well in advance to avoid high standard variable rates. Tax efficiency is another key area, with advice to maximize ISAs and consider interest rates. The discussion also covers the necessity of having physical cash for emergencies like cyber attacks or blackouts. Other resolutions include getting or updating a will and keeping it organized for the inheritors. The hosts also touch on the housing market, advising buyers to bargain hard due to changing prices.

Outlines

Part 1: Context, Mindset, and Basic Management

Part 2: Real Estate and Tax Optimization

Part 3: Pensions and Asset Protection

Part 4: Security and Estate Planning

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