Episode
The Financial System is Rigged Against Normal People
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- Making Money
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- Jan 26, 2026
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- 4700
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Summary
What if personal finance wasn’t just complicated, it was actually rigged against you, Tarun Ramadorai, professor of financial economics at Imperial College London, has advised central banks and sovereign wealth funds. And he’s co-written a book ‘Fixed: Why Personal Finance Is Broken and How to Make It Work for Everyone’. 💬 Do you have a money story you'd like to share on the podcast? https://makingmoney.email/listener-story-form 🤝 Want 1:1 financial help from us? Answer a few questions to find the right service & book free call: https://getmost.typeform.com/pod-episodes ❓Survey - how are you saving for your future? https://makingmoney.email/survey 🎉 Sponsors Vanta - Get your company secure and compliant: https://vanta.com/makingmoney Xero accountancy software - get 90% off for 6 months: https://referrals.xero.com/makingmoney – If you purchase a product or service using one of the links above, we may receive a commission. There will be no additional charge for you. Remember investments can fall and rise - and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Other fees may apply. Your money is at risk. This is not financial advice. The reason it’s not financial advice is because it’s not tailored to you. We explain the principles of building wealth but if you want personalised advice, it’s worth speaking to a financial advisor. As with everything financial, please do your own research. We really encourage that because no one cares more about your money than you and if you learn the basics then it will change your life. Chapters: 00:00 - The System Is Fixed 12:21 - The Broken UK Mortgage Market 20:39 - Vanta Ad 21:44 - How To Fix This? 31:21 - Who This Affects The Most 39:43 - TaxZap ad 40:58 - How To Beat The Insurance Industry 51:01 - Get The…