From business etiquette to corporate jargon, personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and his financial planner friend Joshua Gerstler discuss the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of finance and wider society
Episodes
Monday Sep 23, 2019
Monday Sep 23, 2019
In the first of a series dedicated to protection, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss the different types of insurance and how it can help you and your family.
What is insurance and why do you need it?
Why you need life insurance?
How income protection can help you?
Is it worth taking out a critical illness policy?
Do you need to cover your life, income and illness?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
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Monday Sep 16, 2019
Monday Sep 16, 2019
Consumers could be paying thousands of pounds more for index-linked insurance products due to companies adding charges to premiums beyond the level of inflation.
Research by personal finance podcast In For A Penny, has revealed insurance companies could be charging more than £11,000 extra in some cases.
The findings are discussed in the latest In For A Penny podcast, featuring insurance industry veteran Roger Edwards.
What is index/inflation linked insurance?
Why do you need it?
How much extra could you be charged?
See some of the startling figures in the table below that shows the difference in premiums with extra charges.
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
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Monday Sep 09, 2019
Monday Sep 09, 2019
Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler meet Accord Mortgages business development manager (BDM) Katie Stephenson to discuss life as a BDM and the benefits of an intermediary-only lender for brokers and borrowers.
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
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Monday Sep 02, 2019
Monday Sep 02, 2019
In the sixth and last of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler explain whether to use a broker or go direct when applying for a home loan.
What is the difference between a mortgage broker and using a bank?
How much will mortgage advice cost?
What are the pros and cons of a mortgage broker?
What are the pros and cons of going direct to the bank?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
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Monday Aug 26, 2019
Monday Aug 26, 2019
In the fifth of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler explain your options when it comes to choosing a home loan.
Should you get a tracker or fixed rate mortgage?
How long should you fix for?
What fees will you have to pay?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
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Monday Aug 19, 2019
Monday Aug 19, 2019
In the fourth of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler explain how to repay your mortgage.
What is the difference between an interest-only and repayment mortgage?
How to decide which one is best for you?
How long should you pay your mortgage for?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
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Monday Aug 12, 2019
Monday Aug 12, 2019
In the third of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler explain the importance of a mortgage deposit:
What does loan-to-value mean?
How big should your deposit be?
How to fund a mortgage deposit?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
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Monday Aug 05, 2019
Monday Aug 05, 2019
In the second of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss and dissect the mortgage application process.
How important is your credit report?
When should you get a mortgage in principle?
How hard is it to get a mortgage?
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
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Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
In the first of a series dedicated to translating the jargon-filled mortgage process, Marc Shoffman and Joshua Gerstler discuss how to find a property.
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
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Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Marc Shoffman meets the cast of BAFTA-award winning BBC comedy People Just Do Nothing to discuss their work on combating scams with Santander and what to do when you suddenly find yourself earning significant sums of money.
About us
The In For A Penny podcast is produced and presented by freelance personal finance journalist Marc Shoffman and The Orchard Practice financial planner Joshua Gerstler.
Each episode aims to address the confusing concepts and challenges from the world of business, finance and wider society.
How to leave a review
Apple devices:
- Launch the Apple Podcast app on your smartphone
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Android devices:
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