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‘I have a £500k retirement fund - is it enough?’
11/2/2026 | 16 mins.
Today on the show - is a half a million pound retirement fund enough to give you the retirement you want? What are the different routes to generating an income from a pot of that size - and what do they each generate? We’ve run the numbers.
Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets.
Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.

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Market news today - Japanese stock soar on LDP landslide
09/2/2026 | 9 mins.
This week in the markets: Japanese stocks soar after a Takaichi landslide in Sunday’s election; US tech stocks bounce back from last week’s AI-focused retreat; and precious metals stabilise.
Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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State Pension in 2026/27 - and what will it be worth in the future?
06/2/2026 | 14 mins.
Today on the show - what can those receiving the State Pension expect in 2026/27? And how much will the Triple Lock be worth in the future?
Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets.
Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.

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This is how I’ll turn my pension into income
03/2/2026 | 28 mins.
Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to tell us how he’s planning on using his pension in retirement to generate an income. The assets he’s buying, the amounts he’s taking and the risks to his plan going wrong. We’ll cover it all.
Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets.
Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.

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Market news today - gold and silver fall again
02/2/2026 | 8 mins.
This week in the markets: gold and silver fall further as investors assess America’s new central bank chief; the UK and Europe press pause on interest rates; and Japan heads towards a snap election.
Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.
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About The Personal Investor

With its approachable style and no-nonsense views, The Personal Investor is the essential weekly investing podcast for smart investors. Join Ed Monk as he explores investing, financial news, stock markets and economics. With his 360˚ view of the world of investment, Ed provides a well-balanced take on the latest developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor. “Excellent market insights” ★★★★★ “Clear analysis” ★★★★★ Please remember that the value of investments, and the income from them, can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed may no longer be current and may have already been acted upon and is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment you should speak to an authorised financial adviser.

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