• Ep 495 - Our best, worst, luckiest and unluckiest money decisions

  • Feb 23 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
  • Podcast

Ep 495 - Our best, worst, luckiest and unluckiest money decisions

  • Summary

  • On this week's episode Damien and Andy talk about their best and worst money decisions ever. They also discuss how good and bad luck have affected their finances at various points in their lives. Most important of all, Damien explains why it's essential everyone acknowledges the good, the bad, the lucky and unlucky decisions they've made if they are to make better decisions in the future.


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    00:00 - Podcast Episode 49504:10 - Damien's Worst Financial Decisions06:45 - Andy’s Credit Card Experience08:25 - Career Choices and Financial Missteps11:22 - Lessons Learned: The Importance of Hindsight14:03 - Andy’s Property Journey17:04 - Luck vs. Hard Work in Financial Success19:51 - Damien's Mortgage Experience: Good Decisions Amidst Bad Luck21:29 - The Role of Luck in Financial Decisions24:20 - The Birth of Money to the Masses26:14 - Acknowledging Luck in Financial Journeys31:57 - Navigating Privilege and Opportunities32:39 - The Impact of Financial Decisions35:54 - Lessons from Engagement with Pensions36:29 - Some More 'Best and Worst' Financial Decisions41:19 - Reflections on Luck and Timing in Finance


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