EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 29 MIN
The end of aspiration – can we really make more of our money?
from Mouthy Money: Building wealth with long term investing and saving strategies · host Mouthy Money | UK finance podcast on building wealth
What do you aspire to financially? It could be becoming a millionaire or just owning your own home. But whatever your aspirations are, it feels like it is getting harder and harder to feel like we’re on the right path to that.This week, Chris and Ed dig into the challenges facing people who aspire to make more of their money, from graduates who have the tax system set up against them to those who want to invest but find themselves without the resources to do that.The guys also consider why people hold so much cash despite knowing investing is a better use of their wealth and why there’s room to be positive, even if you’ve only got £50 a month to set aside.Do you feel like we’re at an end to the era of aspiration? Do you still have hope for the future? Let us know in the comments 👇Keywordsaspiration, economic challenges, student debt, investment, financial security, wealth building, economic growth, personal finance, financial education, future planningCONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video!If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Discover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at [email protected] DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit www.fca.org.uk/investsmartPlease note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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What do you aspire to financially? It could be becoming a millionaire or just owning your own home. But whatever your aspirations are, it feels like it is getting harder and harder to feel like we’re on the right path to that.This week, Chris and Ed dig into the challenges facing people who aspire to make more of their money, from graduates who have the tax system set up against them to those who want to invest but find themselves without the resources to do that.The guys also consider why people hold so much cash despite knowing investing is a better use of their wealth and why there’s room to be positive, even if you’ve only got £50 a month to set aside.Do you feel like we’re at an end to the era of aspiration? Do you still have hope for the future? Let us know in the comments 👇Keywordsaspiration, economic challenges, student debt, investment, financial security, wealth building, economic growth, personal finance, financial education, future planningCONNECT WITH USThank you for watching our video!If you enjoyed this, please give it a LIKE, SHARE it with your friends, and SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more about money.Discover more at https://www.mouthymoney.co.uk and subscribe to our weekly newsletter too.Have questions or suggestions? Drop them in the comments below - we’d love to hear from you! Or contact us at [email protected] DISCLAIMERThis video is produced for general informational purposes only. It should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, mortgage or other forms of financial advice. If in any doubt about the themes expressed, consider consulting with a regulated financial professional for your own personal situation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you started with. Investments are speculative and can be affected by volatility. Never invest more than you can afford to lose. For more information visit www.fca.org.uk/investsmartPlease note, video captions are auto-generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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