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The Making Money Simple Podcast

Ryan King
Investing
Vanguard
Pensions
Investment Strategies
Stocks and Shares ISA
Global Etfs
S&P 500
Diversification
Global Index Funds
Compound Interest
Etfs
Stock Market
Fees
Bitcoin
Financial Planning
Investment Strategy
FTSE Global All Cap
Index Funds
Stocks & Shares ISA
Exchange Traded Funds

The podcast helping you to invest and build wealth ✔️ I'm Ryan, a Chartered Accountant and investor from the UK and I share my mistakes, journey and knowledge - all whilst having a laugh - through this podcast! 💻 My website - makingmoneysimple.co.uk/ 📕 My book: Stop Waiting, Start Investing - linktr.ee/makingmoneysimple1 If you have any questions or want me to cover any specific ... more

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I've been investing for nearly 9 years - and I've invested every month for over 100 months in a row now.

Across that period I've lost money, made mistakes and learned what actually works.

In this one, I go through the most important lessons from t... more

Most of my £196k investment portfolio (at the time of recording) is invested in global index funds and ETFs.

And right now they're all sitting at record highs - or 'all-time highs'.

As is the S&P 500, the Nasdaq, and many other broad market indice... more

Get my global index fund & ETF comparison tool: ⁠click here⁠

Listen to this next: 'Should you switch global ETFs?'

In this podcast episode, we answer a great question from Andy:

'VWRP or VAFTGAG'

There are a few important differences:

* What th... more

In this episode I share my brand new Stocks & Shares ISA, why I chose Trading 212, and exactly what I'm investing in.

You can sign up to Trading 212 here

To get free fractional shares worth up to 100 EUR/GBP, you can open an account with Trading 21... more

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Episode: Should You Sack Your Financial Advisor? - Money Coach Tom
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Episode: Bonds, Stocks & Crypto: Where Is The Economy Heading? - TomTalksInvesting
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Episode: The Best 5 Side Hustles To Make Money In 2026 - Will Gryba NGPF
Monty Lane
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Episode: Building A Six-Figure Investment Portfolio (and the 5 specific funds to do this) - Monty Lane Finance
Iain Geddes
Content creator and investor
Episode: How To Invest For Your Children (Junior Stocks & Shares ISA, Junior SIPP and more) - Iain Geddes

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Ryan
Host and creator focused on financial literacy, investing basics, and practical strategies; UK-based with Chartered Accountant background.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • Excellent

    Very glad to have found this podcast. Ryan has an infectious and generous enthusiasm for financial literacy. He covers things in a very succinct way, has interesting guests, takes the confusion and headache out of things, making money matters clear, interesting and actually fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Longylondon
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 11 Extra Hustle Income Streams

    Ryan asking insightful questions. Thank you for the information and practical knowledge that you share. These 11 side hustles can be accessible to almost everyone. Bank switching is my personal favorite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lau L.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Review

    Just heard EP 1 of this podcast...enjoyed it and looking forward to hearing the rest of this series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @Home_Shared
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Accessible, clear and just great

    This podcast is wonderful. Very informative and knowledgeable and yet so clear and precise. Both the podcast and the insta page have shifted my attention to the importance of investment and I now live for it. Many thanks Ryan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tatiana cunha
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Best podcast

    One of the best financial education podcasts around, definitely recommend it to anyone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blazing king
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Clarifies complex topics with succinct, engaging explanations.
Polished, practical host with thoughtful guests and actionable insights.
Quality content that's clear and easy to follow, with a strong emphasis on low-cost investing.
Accessible and informative; helps listeners shift toward investing and financial literacy.

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Q&A: Vanguard's VWRP (FTSE All-World) or VAFTGAG (FTSE Global All Cap) - Which Is Best?
Q: am I correct in saying VWRP is similar with lower fees?
The two funds are very similar in returns, but the Global All Cap is more diversified due to small-cap exposure and has a higher fee; for many investors, the difference in diversification versus cost should guide the choice, and if you're on a platform that only offers ETFs, you'll likely end up with VWRP.
12k Q&A - Bonds, Trading212 vs Vanguard & Tequila
Q: Is ticker Vangrey (Vanguard Global Bond Index Fund) the best bond fund for retirement?
The host suggests that Vanguard Global Bond Index Fund is a strong, simple option for adding bonds due to broad exposure and a low fee, while noting it's a mutual fund with limited platform availability; for more platform flexibility, the ETF variant VAGP could be preferable.
He's 24 With £40,000 Invested (Here's What He Did) - Will Gryba NGPF
Q: How old are you now and how much have you invested?
Will is 24 years old and has over £40,000 invested across stocks, ISAs, pensions and his workplace pension.
Should You Sack Your Financial Advisor? - Money Coach Tom
Q: What are the most important questions to ask a financial advisor at the start?
The guest suggests asking for a full breakdown of all fees (advisor, platform, fund, and any load fees), whether the advisor offers a wide fund selection or is pushing a limited set, and how value is delivered beyond just pension or ISA management, particularly at inflection points like retirement or major life events.
Q&A: Trading 212 or InvestEngine (Or Someone Else?)
Q: The question is, I have two stocks and shares, Isis. One with InvestEngine and one with Trading212. I hear more people using Trading212, but I'm sure why InvestEngine isn't used as much. It would be good to hear your thoughts on InvestEngine as I really enjoy them.
Start with the end in mind: decide what accounts you want to invest inside (ISA, SIP, general account, business account) and what you want to invest in (stocks and ETFs or ETFs only). Trading212 supports individual stocks and ETFs, while InvestEngine focuses on ETFs; the choice then comes down to whether you need a SIP, a stock-picking option, and how important factors like fees, reliability, and trust are to you. In my view, both are low-cost, widely used by many, and offer fractional investing and auto-investing, so the best choice depends on your preferred combination of accounts, assets, and nerves about a newer platform versus a longer track record.

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A practical, UK-focused investing show that aims to simplify wealth-building with low-cost index funds, tax-efficient wrappers, and platform comparisons. Episodes consistently cover market updates, ETF launches, ISA and pension strategies, and actionable steps to automate investing, minimize costs, and navigate cross-border investing. The host trades personal experience with clear explanations, often highlighting real-world decisions, mistakes, and evolving tax rules, making complex topics approachable for committed DIY investors and finance enthusiasts. Noteworthy strengths include a hands-on approach to platform evaluation, live-tool demonstrations, and a blend of education with relatable storytelling that helps listeners implement what t... more

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