Manifesting Your Dream Lifestyle? How To Plan To Afford It

A Little Bit Richer · 2025-05-15

It can be hard to look beyond managing your money from one payday to the next. But if you have dreams for your life in the future, you’ll need a plan on how to fund this.

In this episode our host Iona Bain is joined by financial adviser, author and money columnist Bola Sol to unpack what it really takes to be in the best position to afford it.

From budgeting with purpose, deciding what your work-life balance is, building solid money habits and managing setbacks with compassion, Bola shares her no-nonsense, empathetic approach to long-term financial wellbeing.

Whether you're dreaming of buying a home, starting a family, or simply trying to get your head around credit and emergency funds, you’ll hear practical wisdom to help you turn financial stress into strategy.

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A Little Bit Richer

'A Little Bit Richer' is the podcast that aims to help us all get a grip on our financial futures, brought to you by financial broadcaster and author Iona Bain and Legal & General.

Maybe you’ve bought a home or started a family or would like to one day. You’re starting to think ahead a little. Have you thought about how you could be a little bit richer in the future?

We can all do with some insight and advice on how best to plan and manage the financial side of life. So that’s what ‘A Little Bit Richer’ from Legal & General explores.

We talk to leading experts and dive into topics like - How much money do you need to stop working? What’s the stronger investment - your property, or your pension? How can you help your children to be more financially savvy?

Together, we’ll build a better and brighter financial future for us all.

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The views and thoughts expressed on this podcast are those of the individuals and don’t necessarily represent those of Legal & General. This podcast does not constitute or replace financial advice. Content was relevant at the time of recording and is intended for a UK audience.

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