MTTM Podcast Episode 450 – New 1% mortgage rate scheme, Kakeibo & income investing in 2024

2 min Read Published: 03 Mar 2024

Listen to Episode 450

On this week's show, we discuss the new Rate Reducer Scheme which could cut a new-build buyer's mortgage rate down to as low as 0.99%. We also discuss the income fund opportunities for those looking to build a portfolio that generates an income to keep pace with inflation. Finally, I explain the Japanese method of saving money as well as the benefits of financial journalling.

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Episode Quiz

Here are five multiple-choice questions to test yourself after listening to this week's episode.

Questions

1) How many listening hours has Andy racked up on his podcast app?  

  • A) 1,450
  • B) 1,894
  • C) 2,265
  • D) 2,713

2) The payout for the City of London Trust has grown for how many years in a row?

  • A) 25
  • B) 39
  • C) 57
  • D) 68

3) I looked at the income payout from 37 Income Trust funds. How many of the funds grew their payout in 2023?

  • A) 24
  • B) 28
  • C) 29
  • D) 31

4) What is Kakeibo

  • A) A Japanese budgeting system that focuses on mindfulness when making spending and saving decisions
  • B) A type of Japanese cryptocurrency developed for use in virtual reality gaming
  • C) A derivative financial instrument used in stock market trading
  • D) A term describing the practice of burying money as a means of saving

5) What is the Rate Reducer Scheme?

  • A) A scheme offering property discounts for first-time buyers
  • B) A scheme that offers discounted mortgage rates for new-build homes
  • C) A scheme that ensures new-build buyers can purchase free of any solicitor or mortgage fees
  • D) A scheme that offers discounted utility bills for the first two years

Answers

  • Answer 1: D) 2,713
  • Answer 2 : C) 57
  • Answer 3: B) 28
  • Answer 4: A) A Japanese budgeting system that focuses on mindfulness when making spending and saving decisions
  • Answer 5: B) A scheme that offers discounted mortgage rates for new-build homes

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