Chris Barnes

30 British Money Words That Should Be in the Dictionary

Share to Facebook I bet you’ve had that moment where you’re trying to explain a very specific money situation to someone, and there’s just… no word for it. Like when your mate asks why you’re eating cereal for dinner on the 28th of the month. Or when you need to describe that weird guilt you […]

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How To Save Money Without Feeling Guilty

You know that feeling when you buy a coffee and immediately regret it? Or when you treat yourself to something nice, then spend the next three days calculating how much you “wasted”? That’s money guilt.  And it’s exhausting. Here’s the thing: saving money shouldn’t make you miserable. And spending money shouldn’t make you feel terrible.

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The London Postcodes Where Property Prices Are 20x The UK Average

Ever wondered what it actually costs to live in London’s poshest postcodes? We’re not talking about your average London flat here.  We’re talking about areas where the average home goes for over £4 million. I’ve been digging through the latest Land Registry data to find out exactly where the most expensive streets in the capital

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Money Does Make You Happy (But Not In The Way You Think)

Share to Facebook “Money can’t buy happiness.” You’ve heard it a thousand times. Usually from people who have plenty of money. Here’s the truth: money absolutely affects happiness. Just not in the way most people think. Money doesn’t buy happiness directly. But money buys choices. Choices buy time. And time buys happiness. Let me break

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How to Maximise Your Annual Leave in 2026 (UK)

Want to feel like you’re getting the most out of your annual leave? There’s a simple trick that smart workers use every year. It’s called leave stacking. The idea is straightforward.  Instead of booking random days off throughout the year, you book your annual leave around Bank Holidays.  This turns a few days of leave

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This Is Exactly How You’re Going To Take Control Of Your Finances In 2026 (90 Day Plan)

Listen to the pod The playbook to make 2026 your year.  ——— In this episode of the Money Gains Podcast I’m breaking down a practical 12-week action plan covering everything from conducting a financial review to automating your money management.  We talk about why personal finance is deeply personal and provide actionable steps for increasing

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Could You Run the UK Economy? Inside the Decisions No One Sees (Joe Mayes)

Could You Run the UK Economy? Inside the Decisions No One Sees (Joe Mayes)

Listen to the pod There’s more to the Budget than the headlines.  ——— In this episode of the Money Gains Podcast we welcome award-winning journalist and bestselling author Joe Mayes to the show.  We discussed the intense pressures faced by the Chancellor, why there’s so much uncertainty about economic policies and ran through some interactive

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Finance Experts Reveal: What The UK Budget Means For You (Andrew Craig & Brian Byrnes)

Finance Experts Reveal: What The UK Budget Means For You (Andrew Craig & Brian Byrnes)

Listen to the pod They promised growth – did this Budget deliver? ——— In this special UK Budget episode of the Money Gains Podcast we welcome best-selling author Andrew Craig and Brian Byrnes, Head of Personal Finance at Moneybox, back to the show.  We discussed Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget and the implications that tax changes

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