Isa investing bestsellers revealed - but is cash still king?

About this episode

The episode discusses Isa investing trends, the impact of current market turmoil, and various investment strategies while also featuring a live trading card opening.

Isa season is in full swing as savers and investors race to beat the clock to fill up their allowance - but where are people putting their money? Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost take a look and reveal stocks and shares Isa bestsellers of 2026. And even before the current markets turmoil caused by the Iran conflict, Lee reveals just how much is pouring into cash. There are fresh warnings sounded over Britain's midlife pensions crisis - but it's not too late to build a healthy retirement pot. We reveal how and some of the rules of thumb it is worth remembering when it comes to building your nest egg. McDonald's launches trading cards with selected meals - and some of the rarest are already listed on eBay for HUGE sums. Lee does a live opening of three packs... can he bag a £10,000 gold Ronald card? And just what is the fastest way to make £10,000? Five experts - including Simon - have been given £500 each to put into betting, crypto, stocks, furniture and Vinted, alongside a share-picking monkey with a pin. Who will come out on top? Follow us on Instagram @dmgnewmedia. Follow us on TikTok @dmgnewmedia Follow us on X @dmgnewmedia Email us hello@dmgmedia.co.uk Text us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, Georgie Frost, Helen Crane

Topics covered

• Isa investing
• cash investments
• midlife pensions crisis
• retirement planning
• trading cards
• investment strategies

Keywords

• Isa season
• stocks and shares
• cash investments
• retirement pot
• trading cards
• investment strategies
• £10,000 challenge

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McDonald's

Places: Britain

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