Feel Better About Money
A weekly podcast for those who want to understand money better. A podcast from The Times and Sunday Times about what is possible.
Presented by Holly Mead, an expert in personal finance, the podcast explores how money shapes our lives - from friendships and families to weddings, homes, and the daily challenges of saving and spending.
Each week, Holly takes a single subject such as pensions or tax to test out with tried and tested experts, many from the Times Money team. The aim is simple: to give you the insights and information you need to make your money work better for you.
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 48
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Credit scores: fact vs fiction
Weddings - how to say ‘I do’ without breaking the bank?
Premium Bonds prize rate cuts - are they still worth it?
Are green home upgrades worth it?
Everything you need to know about student loans.
Is money always a relationship minefield?
Why does money cause so many relationship rifts? In this episode of Feel Better About Money, Holly Mead is joined by The Times’ Rachel Mortimer and financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal to look at w…
The return of 100% mortgages - should you get one?
Last minute holidays: Bargain or bust?
Is the last minute holiday deal dead? Prices are up, planes are full, and algorithms are setting fares. So how do you actually save money if you’re booking a getaway at short notice? Holly Mead is jo…
The FIRE paradox (Financial Independence Retire Early)
Fired up to retire early? You’ll need more than just a dream. Holly is joined by financial planner Kirsty Stone to unpack what's known as the FIRE movement - short for Financial Independence, Retire …
Can you afford to have a baby?
Thinking about starting a family? You might want to check your finances first. Holly Mead is joined by family finance expert Matilda Long to break down the real cost of raising a child in 2025, from …
Is a Cash ISA still the best place for loose change?
Cash ISAs are the UK’s favourite savings product, but just what are they, and how best to use them? And are they about to get a government makeover? With nearly £50 billion poured into them last year…
What to do when a parcel delivery goes wrong
Online shopping is easy - until your parcel goes missing, turns up damaged, or never arrives at all. This week, Holly is joined by consumer journalist Vix Leyton to share delivery horror stories and …
From side hustle to startup: How to start a business
A beginners guide to cryptocurrency
This week on Feel Better About Money, Holly and expert guest Matt Morris are tackling a topic we've all heard of, but really, just what is it? Cryptocurrency - what you need to know about how is it u…
How to get a refund!
Ever been ghosted by a brand after a bad buy? You're not alone. In this episode of Feel Better About Money, we dive under the cushions of luxury sofas gone wrong, and hear about rejected refunds on f…
How to fight back against the singles tax!
The number of single person households in the UK is on the rise and in a big way! And yet, it costs more than ever to live alone. Just how does that happen? What is the so-called singles tax? And how…
What are your rights on cancelled flights?
What are your rights when your flight is delayed or cancelled? Holly and Lucy unpack what compensation and support you’re legally entitled to when travel plans go wrong with expert insight from Rory …
What does a Bank of England rate cut mean for you?
What does a Bank of England rate cut mean for your money? Holly and Lucy break down how the latest change to interest could affect your mortgage, savings, debt, and pensions with expert insight from …
Is now the time to buy an electric car?
Lucy and Holly look at the financial pros and cons of going electric on the road. James Court from Octopus EV and Erin Baker from Auto Trader unpack the true costs of owning an electric car - from ta…
What is the Gen Z gold rush?
In this episode, Lucy and Holly ask why a new generation of investors is turning to one of the world’s oldest assets: Gold. Joined by Brian Byrnes from Moneybox together they unpack gold’s historical…