How do you actually build an investment portfolio, and what is the simplest way to start?

In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet (Vestpod) is joined by Caroline Brady (Net Purpose, ex BlackRock) to break down portfolio building in plain English, from asset allocation and diversification to the difference between stocks and funds. We also cover how ESG and impact investing fit into long-term investing without overcomplicating it.

We discuss:

• Asset allocation vs portfolio construction (simple framework)
• Stocks vs funds, and why many people start with index funds
• Risk, diversification, and when to sell
• ESG vs impact, and how to avoid greenwashing

The information shared is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Investing carries risk, your capital is at risk.

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Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich

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Should you even be reading financial news, and if so, how?

In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet is joined by Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Digital Editor at MoneyWeek, to unpack how financial news is made, what headlines actually mean, and how to stay informed without being pulled into panic, noise, or reactive decisions.

We discuss:

• How financial news is selected and why it often feels overwhelming
• How to tell the difference between useful information and noise
• What headlines should (and shouldn’t) change about your money decisions
• The one question to ask before reacting to any financial story

The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. We are not regulated financial advisers. Always do your own research or seek independent advice before making financial decisions. When investing, your capital is at risk.

#ad This episode is sponsored by MoneyWeek.

MoneyWeek gives you a clear weekly roundup of the stories, trends and market moves that matter, written by expert journalists and delivered in print or on the app. You can try six issues for free, then enjoy an exclusive £5 discount on a quarterly subscription for The Wallet community at moneyweek.com/wallet with the code WALLET.

Connect with Vestpod:

Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe

Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/

Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich

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Feeling stuck in your career even though everything looks “right” on paper?

In this episode of The Wallet, Emilie Bellet is joined by Stephanie Sword-Williams, founder of F*ck Being Humble and author of Career Comedown, to explore the idea of a career comedown, that quiet moment when the path you’re on no longer feels right, even if it looks good on paper, and how ambition, energy, money, and work decisions are more connected than we realise.

We discuss:

• Early signs you might be settling rather than choosing
• Care-out, gratitude guilt, and people-pleasing
• Redefining success and healthy ambition
• How to factor money, savings, and financial security into big career decisions

#ad This episode is sponsored by MoneyWeek.

MoneyWeek gives you a clear weekly roundup of the stories, trends and market moves that matter, written by expert journalists and delivered in print or on the app. You can try six issues for free, then enjoy an exclusive £5 discount on a quarterly subscription for The Wallet community at moneyweek.com/wallet with the code WALLET.

Connect with Vestpod:

Sign up to The Edit newsletter: https://www.vestpod.com/subscribe

Courses and bootcamps: https://www.vestpod.com/courses

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vestpod/

Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich

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