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23/09/2026

Meet our next guest! Tolani Abere on the cost of growing up

Tolani Abere joins Jamilla in the studio to discuss the financial challenges facing young people today and how money worries can affect our self-esteem.

Full episode out on Friday 25 September 2026.

22/09/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey answers a question from social media.

❓ When, if ever, can we expect an algorithm to be used instead of human discussion for deciding Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) interest rate decisions. What is it that today the computers can’t do that humans can?

22/09/2026

🎯 Play along with Tom’s quiz

Do you think you can beat James aka Money Stocker?

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What are you buying when you purchase an ordinary share ❓

When investing, why might it be a good idea to wait before pulling your money out ❓

Why is diversifying your investments important ❓

What originally stood on the site where the London Stock Exchange is now located ❓

Why was the Bank of England established ❓

➡️ Watch the full episode of Money Matters wherever you get your podcasts.

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21/09/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey answers a question from social media.

❓ Why does the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet 8 times a year?

21/09/2026

Let’s break down some common financial terms.

James aka Money Stocker, translates investing jargon into plain English, explaining stocks, shares, bonds, dividends, index funds and more.

➡️ Watch the full episode of Money Matters wherever you get your podcasts.

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19/09/2026

Are you a risk-taking investor?

James Money Stocker explains how you can find your personal risk tolerance when deciding which investments to make.

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18/09/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey answers a question from social media.

❓ "By keeping interest rates high, do we risk further stagnating the economy and potentially triggering a recession?"

17/09/2026

Governor Andrew Bailey talks about today’s decision to keep the interest rate at 3.75%

17/09/2026

The Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-3 to keep the interest rate at 3.75%.

Find out more:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/the-interest-rate-bank-rate

15/09/2026

Read the article on Which? Money ⬇️
https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/the-workplace-perk-that-could-add-thousands-to-your-pension-pot-adEYZ2G0eIGj

Nearly half of those paying into a workplace defined contribution pension don’t know how much their employer contributes.

Here are three steps you can take to ensure you’re getting the most from your workplace pensions.