The first step to building wealth is figuring out your relationship with money. That’s why we’re speaking to Claer Barrett, the Consumer Editor of the Financial Times and author of the book What They Don’t Teach You About Money.
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Apr 20
I Lost £862 Million & Collapsed a 233-Year-Old Bank
In 1995, Nick Leeson brought down the UK’s oldest merchant bank, Barings, with £862 million in hidden losses. The final hit to Barings was £827 million, triggering one of the biggest financial collapses in history. He explains how it really happened and how things spiralled over ... Show More
1h 14m
Apr 13
UK Mortgage Expert: What First Time Buyers Need To Know
Can you actually afford to buy a home right now? And if you can, should you? Eddie Ross is co-founder of Tembo Money, a mortgage broker that helps first-time buyers get on the ladder. He answers your questions about affordability, how mortgages actually work today, what’s happeni ... Show More
1h 21m
Aug 2025
It’s Not Just the Budget: The Emotional Math Behind Money Dysmorphia
We don’t just have money problems—we have money perception problems. In Part 2 of our three-part Money Dysmorphia series with Backbone, I’m joined by Melissa Burleson, a certified financial counselor at Tarrant County’s Credit Union, who brings nearly 20 years of wisdom, service, ... Show More
45m 15s
Jan 2025
7 Maxed Out Credit Cards to Money Expert by Making a BIG Mental Shift
Are you building wealth but feel like you can never enjoy it? Do you struggle with money, fearing you carry the same poor financial habits as your parents? Whether you’ve got a lot of money or a little, many of us face the same mental financial challenges—anxiety, shame, and stre ... Show More
42m 46s
Mar 2025
The One Money Habit That Changes Everything
What if making more money isn’t the answer to your financial struggles?
In this episode, I chat with Germaine Foley, money coach and creator of the Do Both Method, to explore the emotional and psychological side of money management—especially for women.
They discuss why so many ... Show More
41m 36s
Dec 2024
The Biggest Money Lessons We Learned From This Year’s Money Diaries
The best thing about Money Diaries? They prove that no one’s money story is perfect, but there’s always something to learn. Today, V takes us through the most teachable moments of 2024’s Money Diaries, unpacking the lessons that remind us we don’t have to have it all figured out. ... Show More
30m 21s