Ep 440 - Winter portfolio 2023 update, Pension pot for life examined & Xmas energy costs

On this week's episode Damien carries out the annual review of his winter investment portfolio, which uses an investment strategy aimed at capitalising on a seasonal market trend. Damien reveals how the portfolio has outperformed major stock market indices despite being in cash 50% of the time. Then Damien discusses the 'pension pot for life' proposal announced by the government, exploring what is it and how it might work. Finally, Andy examines the energy costs associated with Christmas celebrations. From cooking the turkey to lighting up your Christmas tree, we break down the costs. We also reveal how much higher your energy bill will be if you are hosting this year.   Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show. MTTM Podcast Episode 244 - Winter Portfolio - November 2019 MTTM Podcast Episode 297 - Winter Portfolio - November 2020 MTTM Podcast Episode 394 - Winter Portfolio - November 2022 Pension tracing service What is pension consolidation and how do I do it? How to find a good financial adviser you can trust Take out a free trial of 80-20 investor