by Samantha Secomb
Let's talk about finances, bust through the taboos and take charge. We can create our own fabulous financial futures. We are UK based authorised and regulated Independent Financial Advisers dedicated to empowering women around their money. Women's Wealth Ltd is an appointed representative of Professional Financial Planning Group Ltd which is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority, no. 950921.
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March 6, 2026
<p data-start="46" data-end="181">You've got a lump sum sitting in your account, and instead of feeling excited, you feel pressure.</p> <p data-start="183" data-end="588">In this episode of <strong data-start="202" data-end="224">Financial Dilemmas</strong>, Penny has around <strong data-start="243" data-end="254">£50,000</strong> after selling a property and clearing some credit card debt. She wants to travel the world, but she also wants to make smart choices for her future. So what do you do with a lump sum like this: spend some now, invest some for later, or keep it safe in cash?</p> <p data-start="590" data-end="914">Sam talks Penny through a simple decision-making framework based on when you'll need the money, why Premium Bonds feel reassuring (but are not a long-term growth plan), and how to use ISAs and pensions properly so more of your returns stay yours.</p> <h3 data-start="916" data-end="933">What we cover</h3> <ul data-start="934" data-end="1481"> <li data-start="934" data-end="1043"> <p data-start="936" data-end="1043">The emotional side of lump sums, and the fear of "getting it wrong"</p> </li> <li data-start="1044" data-end="1139"> <p data-start="1046" data-end="1139">Travel vs investing, and how to do both without guilt</p> </li> <li data-start="1140" data-end="1257"> <p data-start="1142" data-end="1257">A clear rule of thumb: cash for money you'll need soon, invest for 5+ years</p> </li> <li data-start="1258" data-end="1389"> <p data-start="1260" data-end="1389">Why leaving money in cash can still be risky (it is your buying power that takes the hit)</p> </li> <li data-start="1390" data-end="1481"> <p data-start="1392" data-end="1481">The takeaway to steal: give every pound a purpose</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1483" data-end="1640"><strong data-start="1483" data-end="1497">Important:</strong> This episode is general information and education, not personal financial advice. Tax rules can change. Investments can go down as well as up.</p> <p data-start="1642" data-end="1771" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="1642" data-end= "1662">About your host:</strong> Sam Secomb is a Chartered Financial Planner and Telegraph columnist.</p> <p><strong><span style= "color: #e67e23;">Resources:</span></strong></p> <p data-start="1461" data-end="1544">If this episode struck a chord, here are some ways to take the next step with us…</p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌐 <strong data-start="1555" data-end="1589">Explore more at → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/">Women's Wealth</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">📅 <strong data-start= "1614" data-end="1657">Book your free → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/book-appointment/">15-minute Discovery Call</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌟 <strong data-start= "1689" data-end="1719">Join our free → <a href= "https://www.womenswealthnetwork.co.uk/">Enable Membership</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">Connect with us on [<a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-s-wealth/">LinkedIn</a>], [<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/womenswealth.uk/">Instagram</a>], [<a href= "https://www.facebook.com/womenswealthplanning">Facebook</a>] and [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Womens-Wealth">YouTube</a>] for more tips, tools, and conversations about women and money.</p> <p data-start="1642" data-end="1771" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p>
March 6, 2026
<p data-start="256" data-end="417">You work hard, build the business, finally start earning decent money… and then you can't shake the fear it might not last.</p> <p data-start="419" data-end="669">In this episode of <strong data-start="438" data-end="460">Financial Dilemmas</strong>, Helen talks to Sam about the very real "self-employed money wobble" – the instinct to keep a big cash safety net, even when it's driven more by fear than by the numbers.</p> <p data-start="671" data-end="879">Together they unpack how to balance short-term security with long-term progress, including why leaving too much in cash can quietly chip away at your future buying power.</p> <p data-start="671" data-end="879">What we cover</p> <ul data-start="899" data-end="1367"> <li data-start="899" data-end="1011"> <p data-start="901" data-end="1011">Why the "one bad month" feeling is so common when you're self-employed</p> </li> <li data-start="899" data-end="1011"> <p data-start="901" data-end="1011">A simple way to organise your money into <strong data-start="1055" data-end= "1098">short-term, mid-term and long-term pots</strong> </p> </li> <li data-start="1139" data-end="1254"> <p data-start="1141" data-end="1254">How to give every pound a job, so cash isn't sitting there "just because" </p> </li> <li data-start="1255" data-end="1367"> <p data-start="1257" data-end="1367">Why cash can feel safe, but still be risky if it's the default forever </p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1369" data-end="1561">If you're self-employed and you've been keeping cash close because investing feels scary, this episode will help you find a calmer, clearer way forward. </p> <p data-start="1563" data-end="1720"><strong data-start="1563" data-end="1577">Important:</strong> This episode is general information and education, not personal financial advice. Tax rules can change. Investments can go down as well as up.</p> <p data-start="1722" data-end="1895" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong data-start="1722" data-end= "1742">About your host:</strong> Sam Secomb is the founder of Women's Wealth, an award-winning Chartered Financial Planner and Telegraph columnist.</p> <p><strong><span style= "color: #e67e23;">Resources:</span></strong></p> <p data-start="1461" data-end="1544">If this episode struck a chord, here are some ways to take the next step with us…</p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌐 <strong data-start="1555" data-end="1589">Explore more at → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/">Women's Wealth</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">📅 <strong data-start= "1614" data-end="1657">Book your free → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/book-appointment/">15-minute Discovery Call</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌟 <strong data-start= "1689" data-end="1719">Join our free → <a href= "https://www.womenswealthnetwork.co.uk/">Enable Membership</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">Connect with us on [<a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-s-wealth/">LinkedIn</a>], [<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/womenswealth.uk/">Instagram</a>], [<a href= "https://www.facebook.com/womenswealthplanning">Facebook</a>] and [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Womens-Wealth">YouTube</a>] for more tips, tools, and conversations about women and money.</p> <p data-start="1722" data-end="1895" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""> </p>
January 23, 2026
<p data-start="279" data-end="390">What happens when you earn well, do "all the right things", and still get caught out by an unexpected tax bill?</p> <p data-start="392" data-end="656">In this episode of <strong data-start="411" data-end="444">Her Fabulous Financial Future</strong>, Money Mentor <strong data-start="459" data-end= "477">Selena Flavius</strong> is joined by Women's Wealth client <strong data-start="513" data-end="526">Annabelle</strong>, a senior supply chain director and working mum, who shares her honest experience of getting financial advice for the first time.</p> <p data-start="658" data-end="806">After returning from maternity leave and facing a shock self-assessment tax bill, Annabelle realised something wasn't quite working. As she puts it:</p> <blockquote data-start="808" data-end="911"> <p data-start="810" data-end="911">"I'm not rich, but I wanted to feel sorted. If something went wrong, I wanted to know I'd be okay."</p> </blockquote> <p data-start="913" data-end="1105">That moment became a turning point. Together, Selena and Annabelle talk candidly about what it really means to take control of your money when life, career and family responsibilities collide.</p> <p data-start="1107" data-end="1135">In this episode, they cover:</p> <ul data-start="1136" data-end="1519"> <li data-start="1136" data-end="1206"> <p data-start="1138" data-end="1206">Why a good salary doesn't automatically equal financial confidence</p> </li> <li data-start="1207" data-end="1291"> <p data-start="1209" data-end="1291">The reality of navigating tax, pensions and childcare costs after becoming a mum</p> </li> <li data-start="1292" data-end="1371"> <p data-start="1294" data-end="1371">How salary sacrifice can reduce tax and protect access to childcare support</p> </li> <li data-start="1372" data-end="1444"> <p data-start="1374" data-end="1444">The relief that comes from having an emergency fund and a clear plan</p> </li> <li data-start="1445" data-end="1519"> <p data-start="1447" data-end="1519">Why financial independence matters, even when you're happily partnered</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1521" data-end="1786">This episode is for women who earn well but feel uneasy about tax, pensions, or whether they're "doing it right", those returning to work after having children, and anyone who wants to feel calmer, more confident, and genuinely in control of their financial future.</p> <p data-start="1788" data-end="1929">Annabelle's story is a powerful reminder that financial advice isn't about being wealthy, it's about feeling secure, informed, and supported.</p> <p><strong><span style= "color: #e67e23;">Resources:</span></strong></p> <p data-start="1461" data-end="1544">If this episode struck a chord, here are some ways to take the next step with us…</p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌐 <strong data-start="1555" data-end="1589">Explore more at → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/">Women's Wealth</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">📅 <strong data-start= "1614" data-end="1657">Book your free → <a href= "https://womens-wealth.co.uk/book-appointment/">15-minute Discovery Call</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">🌟 <strong data-start= "1689" data-end="1719">Join our free → <a href= "https://www.womenswealthnetwork.co.uk/">Enable Membership</a></strong></p> <p data-start="1552" data-end="1869">Connect with us on [<a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-s-wealth/">LinkedIn</a>], [<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/womenswealth.uk/">Instagram</a>], [<a href= "https://www.facebook.com/womenswealthplanning">Facebook</a>] and [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Womens-Wealth">YouTube</a>] for more tips, tools, and conversations about women and money.</p> <p data-start="1788" data-end="1929"> </p>
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