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The Human First™️ Podcast

The Human First™️ Podcast is hosted by Adrian Murphy, one of the UK"s top personal wealth and life planners. His company, Murphy Wealth, focuses on a Human First™️ approach, which centres the person and life behind the noise, money and paperwork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:29

Spring cleaning your finances 🧹

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2026/03/17

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores what it really means to give your finances a seasonal reset and why spring cleaning your money isn’t about starting from scratch.Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianmurphyceoFollow Adrian on Instagram: instagram.com/adrianmurphytriThis content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your individual circumstances, please speak to a qualified financial adviser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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3:55

Junior ISAs vs investing in ourselves

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2026/03/12

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores why we’re often comfortable investing for our children but more cautious with our own money.Nearly 80% of maximised Junior ISAs are invested in stocks and shares, yet many adults still hold their own ISAs in cash. Adrian discusses why this behavioural gap exists and what it means for your long-term financial strategy.Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianmurphyceoFollow Adrian on Instagram:

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4:32

Why do most financial plans fail by March?

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2026/03/04

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores why many well-intentioned financial plans lose momentum, and how to build one that lasts.Follow Adrian on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adrianmurphyceoFollow Adrian on Instagram: instagram.com/adrianmurphytriThis content is not financial advice. Please speak to a qualified financial adviser for guidance tailored to your circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8:52

How to have a money date without it turning into an...

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2026/02/13

In this episode of The Human First Podcast, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores one of the most important conversations couples avoid: money.Talking about finances on a first date is more likely to give someone the “ick” than talking about marriage or children. Yet money remains one of the biggest sources of tension in long-term relationships.In this episode, Adrian breaks down:Why couples avoid money conversations (and what it’s really costing them)How “finance dates” can strengthen both

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3:53

The Traitors Edition: How to Reach the Prize Pot Faster

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2026/01/23

What if your money was secretly working against you?In this special Traitors Edition of The Human First Podcast, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth sits down with Oliver Bass, Financial Planner, to put three common financial strategies to the test. Cash, investing, and pensions, which one really gets you to your goal first?Using a simple target of £120,000, they break down:Why cash often feels safest… but usually loses the raceHow investing can accelerate growthAnd why pensions often come out on

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26:13

The Autumn Budget: What It Really Means

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/27

The Autumn Budget: What It Really MeansIn this episode of the Human First podcast, Adrian Murphy and Neil Law break down the key changes from the Autumn Budget — and what they mean for business owners, investors, and high-net-worth families.They cut through the noise to cover:Why you shouldn’t react in hasteHigher taxes on business owners and propertyWhat salary sacrifice changes mean for pensionsISA reform and the shift from cash to investingVCT tax relief dropping to 20% — and why they’re still

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26:57

Budget Breakdown: What’s Real and What’s Just Noise?

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/20

The Budget has been everywhere but how much of what you’ve heard is actually happening, and how much is just noise?In this episode, Adrian Murphy sits down with Neil Law, Director of Financial Planning at Murphy Wealth, to separate fact from speculation and talk through what really matters for long-term planning.Together, they unpack the most common questions people are asking right now:What will and won’t change after the Budget?What could pensions and inheritance tax look like in the coming

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0:42

Don’t Take Your Tax-Free Lump Sum Based on Rumour

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/17

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explains why acting on rumours about tax-free lump sums can be risky.There’s a lot of chatter about tax-free lump sums being cut or disappearing altogether in the next Budget, and it’s causing panic. Some people are rushing to take as much as they can from their pensions 'just in case'.But once you take that money out, you can’t simply put it back. And acting too quickly could damage your retirement plan.Rumours aren’t a reason to make

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0:49

Diversifying Your Wealth Beyond Property

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/11

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores why diversifying your wealth beyond property matters.If most of your wealth is in property, you might be more exposed than you think. Property markets move in cycles. They can rise for years, but they can also stall or fall sharply.True diversification isn’t just about owning different houses. It’s about spreading wealth across different investments to build resilience. When one area dips, the others can help balance things

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0:51

Gifting vs Insurance – Passing on Wealth the Right Way

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explores how to pass on wealth the right way.Gifting can seem like the simple solution. Give it away early, and it’s out of your estate. But it’s not always that straightforward. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, and inheritance tax may still apply.Life insurance can help cover a future tax bill without giving up control. Often, the smartest plan blends both: structured gifting now, and protection for later.This content is not financial advice

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0:46

Financial Planning Through Uncertainty

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/11/03

How do you plan for the future when tax rules seem to change every five minutes?In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explains that good financial planning isn’t about guessing what happens next, it’s about being flexible enough to adapt when change inevitably occurs.This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please consult a qualified financial advisor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:45

The Case for Investing

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Still holding on to too much cash? It might be costing you more than you think.In this short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, breaks down why holding too much cash can quietly erode your wealth, especially during times of high inflation.This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please consult a qualified financial advisor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:18

What does inflation mean for your wallet?

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/30

📈 Inflation is back. What does that mean for your wallet?We talk about inflation all the time, but most people don’t fully understand its impact. Rising prices and falling purchasing power sound scary but inflation is a normal part of economic life.In this episode, Adrian explains why the smartest investors don’t worry much about inflation numbers, they build plans designed to weather them.This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please consult a

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1:19

The Taxman Is Coming for Your Family Wealth

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/27

From April 2027, your pension is going to become part of your estate - and that could have a big knock-on effect for your family.In just under 18 months, pensions will become liable for inheritance tax. This is a big change - one that could make a substantial difference to how much of your wealth actually stays in your family.They say paying tax is one of life’s few certainties, but with smart financial planning, it’s also one of the most controllable. Acting early and not waiting for the rules to

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1:03

Property vs. Investing: Is Bricks and Mortar Really...

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Property has long been seen as the UK’s favourite investment. But safe doesn’t always mean best.In this short episode of the Human First podcast, Adrian Murphy explains why putting all your eggs in the property basket could mean missing out on bigger, more flexible opportunities and why a smart strategy often blends property and investments for long-term resilience.This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please consult a qualified financial

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1:01

Living at Home: A Smart Financial Strategy

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Living with your parents as an adult often carries a stigma but financially, it could be a game changer.If rent is swallowing 30–40% of your income, staying at home could let you redirect that money into a house deposit, paying down debt, or even starting to invest earlier than your peers.In this short episode of The Human First™️ Podcast, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explains why living at home isn’t a step back, but a smart strategy to leap forward.This content is not financial advice. For

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1:22

Your Rainy Day Fund: How Much Is Enough?

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/10

If your boiler broke tomorrow, would you have the money to fix it? Most people underestimate how quickly life can throw a financial curveball. Car repairs, unexpected bills, emergencies that don’t wait for payday.In this short episode of The Human First™️ Podcast, Adrian Murphy explains how having a financial buffer gives you breathing space, reduces stress, and keeps you in control when life happens.This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please

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0:59

Are you making the most of your ISA allowance?

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/07

In this short episode, Adrian Murphy breaks down the key ISA options: Cash, Stocks & Shares, and Lifetime ISA. He explains how to choose the one that fits your life plan. Forget trends; the smartest ISA strategy is the one aligned with your goals.*This content is not financial advice. For guidance tailored to your unique needs and goals, please consult a qualified financial advisor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:54

Did you know your pension could now count towards...

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/10/03

For years, pensions were seen as a safe way to pass down wealth, sitting outside your estate and free from inheritance tax. But that’s changing.With pensions now potentially liable for inheritance tax, it may be wiser to spend your pension for yourself or explore other planning tools to pass wealth on.Tune into this short episode where Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explains how recent changes could affect your pension, inheritance tax planning, and why a smart financial strategy matters more

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0:49

Autumn Budget Rumours

The Human First™️ Podcast ·

2025/09/30

The media loves to speculate about reforms, pensions, inheritance tax and income tax. But here’s the truth: until the Chancellor stands up and announces changes, it’s all just noise.In today’s short episode, Adrian Murphy, CEO of Murphy Wealth, explains how panic leads to rushed decisions, and those often cost more than the policy changes themselves. The smart move? A plan that’s robust and flexible, ready to adapt no matter what the Budget brings.*This content is not financial advice. For guidance

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