How to Spend Smarter and Save More with Mat Megens

Hosts Antonia Medlicott & Brean Horne
Length 59min
Episode 12
Season 1
Date January 22, 2026
How to Spend Smarter and Save More with Mat Megens

Episode Notes

In this episode of the Investing Insiders Podcast, founder and award-winning author Mat Megens joins us to share the simple habits that can help you spend and save your way to wealth (and happiness!)

We discuss:

  1. Facing the truth about your spending habits
  2. Simple steps to spend wisely without losing life satisfaction
  3. How to start investing
  4. Tips for helping children understand money

For more help on topics mentioned in this episode, be sure to check out our budgeting guide and Stocks and Shares ISA roundup to help you plan your finances and take control of your future.

We also want to hear from you!

Email your financial questions to us at podcast@investinginsiders.co.uk and we might answer it in a future episode!

Stay connected with us:

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Check out our guest:

Instagram: @matmegens


And a big thank you to our Sponsor:

Saxo Markets UK


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