Listen to Episode 459
In this week's podcast I discuss share buybacks explaining what they are and the impact they can have on investors. their impact on investors. I then look at various ways parents and grandparents can help younger family members financially, without impacting their wealth or lifestyle. Finally, we explain how energy bill balances fluctuate throughout the year based on the billing start date and why May is a key month in that cycle.
Support the podcast
Support the Money to the Masses podcast by visiting our dedicated podcast page
Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.
You can also listen to other episodes and subscribe to the show by searching 'Money to the Masses' on Spotify or by using the following links:
Listen on iTunes Listen on Android via RSS
Support the podcast!
You can now support the Money To The Masses podcast by visiting this page when making any financial decision
- Save money
- Earn cashback
- Exclusive offers for listeners
Podcast Quiz Questions
Here are five multiple-choice questions to test yourself after listening to this week's episode.
- What is one aim of a share buyback?
- A) To reduce the number of available shares
- B) To reduce the company's debt
- C) To diversify the company’s investments
- D) To change the company's management
- What effect does a share buyback have on the earnings per share?
- A) Decreases it
- B) Eliminates it
- C) Does not affect it
- D) Increases it
- In what month does the balance on your energy account hit its lowest?
- A) January
- B) April
- C) May
- D) September
- What impact does the start date of your energy contract have on your energy bills?
- A) No impact
- B) Affects potential credit or deficit levels
- C) Changes the energy rates
- D) Alters service quality
- A deed of variation can change a will after death if it is executed within:
- A) 1 month
- B) 6 months
- C) 1 year
- D) 2 years
Correct Answers
- A) To reduce the number of available shares
- D) Increases it
- C) May
- B) Affects potential credit or deficit levels
- D) 2 years
Resources:
Links referred to in the podcast:
- Ep 286 - Are stock splits good news for investors?
- Podcast special - How to become a millionaire
- Concessionary Mortgages explained
- Ep 219 - Concessionary Mortgages
- Alternatives to equity release
£200 Pension Cashback Offer
Make a qualifying deposit or transfer a pension to our partner Interactive Investor.
- Deposit or transfer a pension of at least £20k and you could earn £200 cashback
- Terms and Fees apply, Capital at risk
- New & Existing customers opening a SIPP
- Offer ends 30th June 2026
Before starting your transfer, check you won't lose any valuable benefits (such as guaranteed annuity rates or a lower protected pension age) and find out what exit fees you might have to pay
