Asset Avenue is the podcast for anyone who was never taught how the system really works. Hosted by Bola Sol, qualified financial adviser, author of Your Money Life and one of the UK's most trusted voices in personal finance. Asset Avenue sits at the intersection of money, identity, power and everyday life.
The name says it all: an asset is whatever you decide it is. Money, health, relationships, culture, time and knowledge. This show explores what it truly means to build a life of value on your own terms. Each episode unpacks the conversations that schools skipped and families avoided, coveri
The Mortgage Trap: Why You Should Question 'Never' Rules
Is buying a home in the UK still possible, or have rising house prices and service charges locked out first-time buyers for good? In this episode of Asset Avenue, we sit down with whole-of-market mortgage advisor Dan Knott (founder of @DanDoesMortgages and host of the Let’s Buy a Home podcast) to uncover the realities of the UK mortgage market. We debunk viral social media myths around credit scores, dissect the reality of 0% deposit and 6x income mortgages, and discuss the mounting crisis surrounding London leasehold flats and uncapped service charges. Dan also shares actionable advice for self-employed applicants, skilled worker visa holders, buyers over 40, and anyone navigating adverse credit or bank statement scrutiny. Whether you're saving for your first home deposit, worried about interest rates, or wondering if now is the right time to buy, this comprehensive guide gives you the facts without the fluff. 🔗 Connect With Dan KnottInstagram: @dandoesmortgages Podcast: Let’s Buy a Home (Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube) Booking & Enquiries: Check the consultation link in Dan's bio TikTok & LinkedIn: Dan Does MortgagesStop blindly following mortgage advice from internet creators. Here is why you should question those rigid 'never' rules.Many financial content creators love to hand out absolute rules, claiming you should never take long mortgage terms or buy a home with a 0% deposit. These bold proclamations often ignore the nuance of your personal financial situation and the reality of the current housing market.It is easy to appear righteous when your own money is not on the line. When you hear advice about never borrowing six times your income, remember that these rigid home buying rules are often spoken without consequences. This video examines why applying blanket statements to your own property journey can be a trap rather than helpful mortgage advice.Subscribe for weekly financial perspective breakdowns, and let me know in the comments if you have ever regretted following popular money advice.
2 Jul 2026
"Do NOT Say You're Broke" | The Stress Coach Who Worked In A Psychiatric Ward On Money, Rest & Burnout — Celine
Do not open your mouth and say that you're broke. The words you say are an instruction to your brain."This week on Asset Avenue, I sit down with Celine — stress coach and founder of Celutions for one of the most honest conversations we've had on the show. Celine has worked on the frontline of a psychiatric inpatient unit, walked away from the NHS to build her business full-time, survived a breakdown in 2024 that nearly ended it all, and now helps high-achieving women bridge the gap between mental health and money.We get into why so many of us are "broke anxious," what financial scarcity actually does to your brain, why rest isn't laziness, and the boundaries you need to set before burnout sets in. If money stresses you out — this one's for you.💬 "Stress kills. Bring the peace."⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — "The words you say are an instruction to your brain" (cold open)01:15 — Meet Celine: your favourite stress coach & the story of Solutions04:30 — The 2024 breakdown that nearly ended the business08:10 — Inside a psychiatric ward: what mental health REALLY looks like12:00 — Why a paper planner beats an app15:20 — Money is the #1 stressor: Celine's 3 tips21:30 — Coaching elite footballers at Crystal Palace FC24:00 — Leaving the NHS & getting laid off because of Solutions29:15 — "Much is given, much is tested": faith, ambition & discomfort32:40 — How high-achieving women really behave with money35:00 — "Broke anxious": what scarcity does to your brain40:10 — Money as time & energy: avoiding burnout with a 9–5 + business44:00 — Rest, laziness & shame — rewiring the guilt48:30 — Digital overwhelm & protecting your boundaries52:00 — The most expensive lesson: waiting54:30 — Community over press: there are real people behind everything57:00 — The road not taken: grieving the "safe" NHS path59:00 — £200 left after bills? Do this for yourself1:01:00 — Rapid fire: therapy vs financial advisor, peace vs chaos1:05:30 — Where to find Celine🔗 Find Celine:Instagram & TikTok: @celineeski 🔗 Follow Bola & Asset Avenue:Instagram: @bola_sol | @assetavenuehqTikTok: @bolasol | @assetavenuehqNewsletter & links: bolasol.co.co.uk
25 Jun 2026
I Bought a House at 22 — Here's What Nobody Tells You About Joint Finances
We're told to chase the deposit, go full-time on content, and let the side hustle run quietly in the background. But what actually happens when you do?This week on Asset Avenue, Bola Sol sits down with Abbi (Abbi Talks Money) — finance-degree creator, homeowner at 22, and proudly back in a 9–5 after a year of going full-time. Abbi is refreshingly honest about the bits most people leave out: the loneliness of self-employment, the buffer you need on top of your deposit, the tax and admin behind every side hustle, and why she's turned down "so many" brand deals that didn't align.We get into salary transparency, buying property with a partner you're not married to (and the Declaration of Trust protecting both of them), the 50/30/20 rule, spending without guilt, and what wealth really means once "freedom" stops being the goal — and "choice" takes its place.A grounded, money-honest conversation for anyone juggling a job, a side hustle, and a life.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 — Intro & cold open1:08 — "What's your greatest asset?"1:59 — Going full-time as a creator — and why she went back to a 9–53:34 — The hidden loneliness of self-employment3:59 — Why she'll never knock a 9–55:18 — How "Abbi Talks Money" started6:01 — Why she shares her salary publicly7:25 — Buying her first home at 229:50 — The deposit isn't enough — build a buffer12:24 — Taking a pay cut for a job she actually wanted14:07 — Buying with a partner you're not married to16:22 — Her Declaration of Trust explained17:41 — Money red flags in relationships20:26 — Community vs. audience on social media21:49 — What her community taught her about money23:21 — Her money upbringing & her grandma's rule25:02 — Side hustles: the tax & admin nobody talks about28:08 — The 50/30/20 rule & spending without guilt30:46 — Turning her own budgeting tools into products31:33 — What wealth really means to her: choice32:53 — Women & investing — "just start"34:44 — Rapid fire round36:48 — Where to find Abbi🎙️ Follow Asset AvenueNew episodes every Thursday. Subscribe so you never miss one.Find Abbi: Abbi Talks Money on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook & ThreadsThis episode is for education and information only and is not regulated financial advice. Always do your own research or speak to a qualified adviser before making financial decisions.
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