In this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Jenny explore why more couples are having conversations about protecting their finances before (and after) tying the knot.

They’re joined by family law expert Susie Barter, partner at Burgess Mee, who explains what prenups are, who might benefit from them, and how they work in practice. From protecting family house deposits and inheritances to navigating pensions, property and even pets, Susie tells us all the financial conversations we should be having before and during marriage.

Prompted by the buzz around growing social media interest in prenups and Belle Burden’s book Strangers, they discuss why younger generations are increasingly considering them and whether they’re becoming part of sensible financial planning rather than a sign of distrust.

On this episode of the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Laura take a closer look at the growing trend of solo travel, particularly among women, and what it tells us about changing attitudes to money, independence and life priorities.

They discuss how to plan financially for travel at different stages of life – whether you're building a savings pot for a short-term trip or making sure your retirement plans leave room for adventure.

Joining the conversation is Jen Atkinson, founder of Travel Seen and Club Avandra, who explains why more women are choosing to travel alone, how the industry is evolving, and the realities of costs, confidence and finding like-minded travel companions.

This week on the AJ Bell Money Matters podcast, Danni and Sarah are breaking down how global events affect the prices you see in day-to-day life. Inflation and interest rates fluctuate with both global and national turbulence, and whether you're seeing rising fuel prices or changes to your weekly shop, our experts remove the jargon.

We're also joined by Rachel Springall from MoneyFacts to understand how mortgages and cash savings rates are directly impacted by geopolitical changes.