5 Smart Money Moves YOU Should Make in 2025

Are you living paycheck to paycheck in the UK or wondering how to build wealth without a massive salary? In this episode of The Global Desis, we break down 5 powerful yet simple money moves every UK family can make in 2025 — even on a modest income.

I left a well-paying corporate job to pursue meaningful work — and I could only do that because I made these smart financial decisions over the past few years. From automating your savings to legally saving thousands in taxes, this video is packed with actionable tips based on real experience, not theory.

🔔 Whether you’re a student, young professional, parent, or new migrant trying to get a grip on UK finances — this video is for YOU. No jargon. Just real talk.

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00:00 - Introduction & My Story
02:40 - 💡 Money Move #1: Pay Yourself First
04:28 - 💡 Money Move #2: Switch to Low-Fee Index Investing
05:55 - 💡 Money Move #3: Make Your Money Tax-Efficient
08:00 - 💡 Money Move #4: Track Your Spending Without Going Crazy
09:40 - 💡 Money Move #5: Build a ‘No-Stress’ Emergency Fund
10:50 - 🎯 How to Get Started This Week
11:40 - Final Thoughts + Call to Action

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Mentioned in this video:

Stocks & Shares ISA platforms (Vanguard, Trading212, etc.)
UK Tax relief tools: GOV.UK tax calculator
Cashback sites (TopCashback, Quidco)
My Topcashback referral link: https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/viv...


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