Ep 395 - When cash isn't king in a portfolio, the Diderot Effect & underpaid state pensions

Damien Fahy of moneytothemasses.com talks to Andy Leeks about money. In this week's show Damien explains how a significant part of your investment portfolio could be sitting in cash and you not even realise, hurting your potential investment returns. Damien discusses the Diderot Effect and why understanding it can curb overspending and help you build wealth. Finally, Andy reveals how thousands of pensioners are owed money after being underpaid on their state pensions. He also explains who is affected and what they can do about it.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. MTTM Podcast Episode 393 – How to make good money habits that stick Pensioners owed more than £1.4bn due to DWP mistakes 80-20 Investor - Take out a free trial Podcast Meet Up - Details

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Hosted by Damien Fahy of www.moneytothemasses.com, the Money To The Masses Podcast covers a wide range of personal finance topics. Released every Sunday - Damien and Andy talk about a range of personal finance topics including Investing, Savings, Insurance and Pensions, as well as ways to make and save money and the scams you should avoid. Released every Wednesday - Damien discusses what is happening in investment markets and what to look out for. Each show lasts between 10-15 minutes and is aimed at DIY investors (including novices) seeking contemporary analysis to help them understand how investment markets work. Damien is one of the most widely quoted money and investment experts in the national press and has made numerous radio & TV appearances. He created MoneytotheMasses.com while working in the City when he became disillusioned with the way the public were left to fend for themselves because they could not afford financial advice. If you have any questions or comments on the podcast, contact Damien by emailing damien@moneytothemasses.com