In our monthly podcast series, we cover the big personal finance topics such as savings, pensions, budgeting, debt, family finance, marriage and retirement – as well as other issues that money can have an impact on, like your mental health, physical health and the environment.
Each episode our host, presenter and broadcast journalist Andrea Fox, will be grilling financial experts and special guests to get the answers we’re looking for and tips that you can put into action.
How to listen
You can download and listen to episodes using your podcast app, including:
Just search for ‘The penny drops’. We’ll be releasing a new podcast at the beginning of each month, so make sure to subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes. If you don’t have access to an app, you can listen to the podcast online via Podbean.
We’d love to hear what you think of the series, so please do leave us a review, or if you have any comments or money questions you’d like us to cover, you can get in touch at thepennydrops@royallondon.com.
Our latest episodes
Why it’s time to think differently about our finances, Sarah Pennells
Andrea Fox speaks to Royal London’s Sarah Pennells, a personal finance expert and broadcaster, about why it’s time to think differently about our finances and what we want from them. We explore how we can both save for the future and invest responsibly, helping us to build financial resilience as well as a better and more sustainable world to live in.
Pride month and LGBT+ finances, Paul Martin OBE
Join Andrea with her guest, Paul Martin OBE, the CEO of the LGBT Foundation, as they discuss some of the issues the LGBT+ community face in their financial lives simply as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Why is protection insurance so important? Kara Gammell
Andrea Fox speaks to Kara Gammell, award-winning personal finance journalist and founder of money-saving blog ‘Your Best Friend's Guide to Cash’ to find out everything you need to know about protection insurance.
Your guide to mortgages and home buying, Andy Webb
Andrea Fox joins Andy Webb, broadcaster, money expert and founder of personal finance blog ‘Be Clever With Your Cash’, to find out everything you need to know about mortgages and buying a home.
Protecting yourself against financial scams, Marilyn Baldwin OBE
Host Andrea Fox talks to Marilyn Baldwin OBE, founder of Think Jessica, an organisation committed to protecting people from financial fraud, about how we can spot and avoid financial scams.
How to get more information
More information and resources for each topic can be found in the episode notes on your app.
Please note that the topics and issues discussed on ‘The penny drops’ can vary depending on your personal circumstances. Royal London recommends you seek professional independent financial advice before making financial decisions. All views and opinions expressed are those of the experts and not of Royal London.
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