Bank of Dad

Welcome to the Bank of Dad Podcast with Kate Matthew, supported by her financial adviser dad, Pete. We're here to share the money lessons you never got at school — no judgment, no jargon, just real talk about how to handle your money.

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20 episodes
Updated Thursday
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Thursday · 44 min
The Biggest Risk Of Them All - BOD027
When it comes to succeeding with money, the thing most likely to derail it is OURSELVES! this week, Kate and Pete talk a bit about human behaviour when it comes to money, and how we can help ourselves get out of the way…
July 23 · 42 min
Risk: The Hidden Ones - BOD026
This week, Kate and Pete continue their discussion about risk, dealing with some of the less obvious risks when it comes to building wealth.
July 15 · 46 min
Risk Pt 1 - The Risks We Know - BOD025
This week, Kate & Pete discuss risk, one of the most misunderstood concepts in finance, but one that you need to understand to build wealth for the future.
July 9 · 41 min
Managing money as a couple - BOD024
This week, Kate and her dad, Pete, tackle a thorny subject: How can couples align themselves financially? What does it take for a couple to work well together towards their shared goals, and what are the practicalities of managing money as a couple day to day?
July 2 · 35 min
Student Loans Explained - BOD023
This week, Kate and her dad Pete discuss the student finance system, its pros and cons and why a student loan isn't really a loan in the true sense at all…
June 25 · 39 min
What have we learned? - BOD022
22 Episodes into the BoD project, we've covered a lot of ground. This week, Kate and Pete take stock of what we have covered and where we're going from here.
June 18 · 48 min
Listener Questions and Answers, Pt2 - BOD021
Today we have another Q&A Episode where Kate and Pete answer the questions that YOU want answering. Keep them coming!
June 11 · 43 min
Listener Questions Pt 1 - BOD020
Something a little different this week (and next) - Kate and Pete answer audience questions about all sorts!
June 4 · 42 min
Understanding Investments: Platforms - BOD019
Investment platforms make it easier to buy, hold and manage your investments, but not all platforms are the same. In this episode, we explain how they work, what they cost, and what happens to your money if the platform itself runs into trouble. Boring Money: Stocks and Shares ISA Comparison
May 28 · 32 min
Understanding Investments: Wrappers - BOD018
Kate and Pete continue their discussion about investing, moving up to talking about wrappers.
May 21 · 44 min
Understanding Investments: Assets - BOD017
This week, Kate and Pete embark on a mini-series about investing, starting at the bottom talking about assets - the things we invest in, to make our money grow.
May 14 · 46 min
Pensions: You're Not Too Young, Part 2 - BOD016
This week, Kate & Pete dive further into the world of pensions, all the different types and why they're so important for anyone pursuing financial freedom one day.
April 30 · 38 min
Pensions: You're Not Too Young (Pt1) - BOD015
OK, this is an important one. We need to talk about pensions, which are misunderstood and often dismissed as something you'll get to later, whenever that is. Kate and Pete talk about what a pension actually is and why they are such an important part of your financial future.
April 23 · 41 min
House Buying: Escaping Mum and Dad - BOD014
Join Kate Matthew and her financial adviser Dad, Pete, talk about property, mortgages, and how to finally escape Mum & Dad.
April 16 · 40 min
Adulting 101: Insurance PART 2 - BOD13
In Part 2 of our Bank of Dad insurance series, we cover the main types of insurance young adults in the UK should know about, including life insurance, critical illness cover, and income protection. We help you understand how to spot a genuinely good policy, what to look for in the small print, and why speaking to a broker could make all the difference. Whether you're in your 20s or 30s, this episode gives you the practical knowledge to make smarter insurance decisions. Shownotes: https://bankofdad.show/episode13/ If you missed it, Part 1: https://bankofdad.show/episode12/
April 10 · 38 min
Adulting 101: Insurance Part 1 - BOD012
In Part 1 of our Bank of Dad insurance series, we break down why insurance matters in your 20s and 30s, the biggest myths people believe, and why your income is your most important asset to protect. We also explain what insurance actually does, the key risks to consider, and when it starts to become important in your life.
April 2 · 41 min
Payslips - Who's Getting My Money? BOD011
We've had a bunch of questions about this week's subject - what on earth does your payslip actually mean?! There's columns, gross, net, YTD, deductions - all just wanky words designed to confuse. In today's episode, Kate & Pete attempt to explain what it's all about!
March 25 · 39 min
Are Credit Cards The Enemy? PART 2 - BOD010
This week, Kate and Pete finish up their conversation about credit cards, and whether they can be used safely, or are a dangerous slippery slope to debt chaos. Guess what - the answer is more nuanced than you'd think.
March 19 · 42 min
Are Credit Cards The Enemy? PART 1 - BOD009
With debt so prevalent in our society, and credit cards one of the most-used versions of debt, we wanted to go deep so you can understand how they work, what happens with your credit score and lots more besides. Tread carefully with debt!
March 12 · 39 min
WTF Is An ISA? Part 2 - BOD008
Join Kate and Pete once again as they go in-depth into one of the most important elements of everyone's wealth-building: the ISA. This week we cover how they work, what you can invest in and lots more besides.

Bank of Dad

The Biggest Risk Of Them All - BOD027

Risk: The Hidden Ones - BOD026

Risk Pt 1 - The Risks We Know - BOD025

Managing money as a couple - BOD024

Student Loans Explained - BOD023

What have we learned? - BOD022

Listener Questions and Answers, Pt2 - BOD021

Listener Questions Pt 1 - BOD020

Understanding Investments: Platforms - BOD019

Understanding Investments: Wrappers - BOD018

Understanding Investments: Assets - BOD017

Pensions: You're Not Too Young, Part 2 - BOD016

Pensions: You're Not Too Young (Pt1) - BOD015

House Buying: Escaping Mum and Dad - BOD014

Adulting 101: Insurance PART 2 - BOD13

Adulting 101: Insurance Part 1 - BOD012

Payslips - Who's Getting My Money? BOD011

Are Credit Cards The Enemy? PART 2 - BOD010

Are Credit Cards The Enemy? PART 1 - BOD009

WTF Is An ISA? Part 2 - BOD008