James Shack

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A financial planner making videos about money, financial independence and living a good life. Disclaimer: All of my views are my own, and not representative of any company. Any personal opinions, ideas, and tips represented on this channel should not be seen as financial advice or a recommendation to take any specific course of action. James Shack™ property of James Shackell Copyright © James Shackell 2014. All rights reserved. The author asserts their moral right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this channel and any video published on it.

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The Shocking Maths of Working (Just) One More Year

The Shocking Maths of Working (Just) One More Year James Shack

312.5K views - 1 week ago

8 Ways You Could Save £1,000s of Tax in 2026 (Legally)

8 Ways You Could Save £1,000s of Tax in 2026 (Legally) James Shack

63K views - 1 month ago

Is this really a good time to be investing?

Is this really a good time to be investing? James Shack

148.1K views - 1 month ago

The Simple Investing Question (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong

The Simple Investing Question (Almost) Everyone Gets Wrong James Shack

66.7K views - 3 months ago

Pensions Are Changing (More than you think)

Pensions Are Changing (More than you think) James Shack

132.6K views - 3 months ago

How to ACTUALLY Manage Your Money in Retirement (For a More Secure Income)

How to ACTUALLY Manage Your Money in Retirement (For a More Secure Income) James Shack

115.7K views - 4 months ago

Labour's Alleged Tax Grab on ISAs, Pensions, Property & IHT

Labour's Alleged Tax Grab on ISAs, Pensions, Property & IHT James Shack

366.4K views - 5 months ago

How NOT to Create Income in Retirement (Everyone needs to learn this)

How NOT to Create Income in Retirement (Everyone needs to learn this) James Shack

252.3K views - 6 months ago

Could You Access Your Pension Early?

Could You Access Your Pension Early? James Shack

155.7K views - 7 months ago

I'm 59 with £750,000 - How Much Can I Spend In Retirement?

I'm 59 with £750,000 - How Much Can I Spend In Retirement? James Shack

206.4K views - 8 months ago

The Shockingly Simple Maths Behind Early Retirement

The Shockingly Simple Maths Behind Early Retirement James Shack

283.7K views - 8 months ago

5 Reasons NOT to Overpay Your Mortgage in 2025

5 Reasons NOT to Overpay Your Mortgage in 2025 James Shack

233.9K views - 10 months ago

How to Protect Your Retirement From a Stock Market Crash

How to Protect Your Retirement From a Stock Market Crash James Shack

138.6K views - 11 months ago

The Problem With Index Fund Investors

The Problem With Index Fund Investors James Shack

165.5K views - 11 months ago

Trump's Stock Market Crash

Trump's Stock Market Crash James Shack

356.8K views - 1 year ago

You CAN Retire Early - Let me show you how

You CAN Retire Early - Let me show you how James Shack

227.9K views - 1 year ago

7 Reasons To Take Your Pension Tax-Free Cash ASAP

7 Reasons To Take Your Pension Tax-Free Cash ASAP James Shack

688.4K views - 1 year ago

Last Chance To Boost Your State Pension (Everyone aged 40 - 73)

Last Chance To Boost Your State Pension (Everyone aged 40 - 73) James Shack

656K views - 1 year ago

I helped 450 people retire and learned this

I helped 450 people retire and learned this James Shack

252.3K views - 1 year ago

Can The Stock Market Keep This Up?

Can The Stock Market Keep This Up? James Shack

266.3K views - 1 year ago

Are Pensions worth it anymore?

Are Pensions worth it anymore? James Shack

552.6K views - 1 year ago

The Month You Retire Really Matters

The Month You Retire Really Matters James Shack

256.7K views - 1 year ago

Labour's Alleged Tax Raid on Pension, ISAs, CGT & IHT

Labour's Alleged Tax Raid on Pension, ISAs, CGT & IHT James Shack

387.1K views - 1 year ago

Where Should You Pull Funds from First in Retirement?

Where Should You Pull Funds from First in Retirement? James Shack

367.6K views - 1 year ago

The BIG Financial Risk That Everyone is Underestimating [Must Watch]

The BIG Financial Risk That Everyone is Underestimating [Must Watch] James Shack

288.6K views - 1 year ago

I'm 58 with £600,000 - How much can I spend in retirement? (Case study)

I'm 58 with £600,000 - How much can I spend in retirement? (Case study) James Shack

174.1K views - 1 year ago

Here's How The Rich Invest Their Money

Here's How The Rich Invest Their Money James Shack

653.8K views - 1 year ago

How to Pay £0 Tax on a £57,000 Retirement Income

How to Pay £0 Tax on a £57,000 Retirement Income James Shack

285.6K views - 1 year ago

3 Investing Lies That Are Costing You Money

3 Investing Lies That Are Costing You Money James Shack

83.9K views - 1 year ago

How much do I need to retire with £20k/£30k/£40k/£50k per year? (100-year backtest results)

How much do I need to retire with £20k/£30k/£40k/£50k per year? (100-year backtest results) James Shack

452.2K views - 1 year ago

The 3 Big Tax Mistakes EVERY Retiree Makes (Real world examples)

The 3 Big Tax Mistakes EVERY Retiree Makes (Real world examples) James Shack

175.9K views - 1 year ago

How Much Can I Spend in Retirement with a £500,000 Portfolio?

How Much Can I Spend in Retirement with a £500,000 Portfolio? James Shack

298.8K views - 1 year ago

The Optimal Order For Investing Your Money

The Optimal Order For Investing Your Money James Shack

281.2K views - 2 years ago

How To Retire Early On The Average Wage (Simple Steps)

How To Retire Early On The Average Wage (Simple Steps) James Shack

208.9K views - 2 years ago

How To Save £1,000s in Tax Before 5th April (Spring Budget Changes)

How To Save £1,000s in Tax Before 5th April (Spring Budget Changes) James Shack

207.7K views - 2 years ago

4 Uncomfortable Retirement Truths You Need To Hear

4 Uncomfortable Retirement Truths You Need To Hear James Shack

268K views - 2 years ago

I Sold My Business For £2m - How Much Can I Spend In Retirement?

I Sold My Business For £2m - How Much Can I Spend In Retirement? James Shack

49.3K views - 2 years ago

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? (A 50-year historical backtest)

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest? (A 50-year historical backtest) James Shack

862.7K views - 2 years ago

Starting to plan for retirement? The 3 Tasks I Would Do Today (including 3 free tools)

Starting to plan for retirement? The 3 Tasks I Would Do Today (including 3 free tools) James Shack

86.9K views - 2 years ago

Don't Invest in the S&P 500. Especially if you're retired. (108-year backtest results)

Don't Invest in the S&P 500. Especially if you're retired. (108-year backtest results) James Shack

714.1K views - 2 years ago

I'm 55 with £1m - Can I afford to retire? (Real case study)

I'm 55 with £1m - Can I afford to retire? (Real case study) James Shack

256.9K views - 2 years ago

How a GOOD Financial Adviser can help you Retire Earlier (it's not what you think)

How a GOOD Financial Adviser can help you Retire Earlier (it's not what you think) James Shack

93.9K views - 2 years ago

The 2023 Pension Crash Explained (Why and what you need to do)

The 2023 Pension Crash Explained (Why and what you need to do) James Shack

162.8K views - 2 years ago

Why Holding Cash Now is a Terrible Idea (if you ever want to retire)

Why Holding Cash Now is a Terrible Idea (if you ever want to retire) James Shack

255.6K views - 2 years ago

The 3 Big Pension Mistakes EVERY Retiree Makes (Real world examples)

The 3 Big Pension Mistakes EVERY Retiree Makes (Real world examples) James Shack

901.8K views - 2 years ago

The end of tax free savings as we know it

The end of tax free savings as we know it James Shack

214K views - 2 years ago

How to Invest for Your Children & Grandchildren (without them becoming brats!)

How to Invest for Your Children & Grandchildren (without them becoming brats!) James Shack

88.5K views - 2 years ago

Why the 5 Years Before Retirement Are So Important (You’re closer than you think!)

Why the 5 Years Before Retirement Are So Important (You’re closer than you think!) James Shack

470.7K views - 2 years ago

The UK Buy-to-Let Property Crisis Explained

The UK Buy-to-Let Property Crisis Explained James Shack

296.7K views - 2 years ago

6 Reasons to Retire as Soon as You Can

6 Reasons to Retire as Soon as You Can James Shack

1.2M views - 2 years ago

Revealing my 5yr Investment Returns (benchmarks) - How do yours compare?

Revealing my 5yr Investment Returns (benchmarks) - How do yours compare? James Shack

44.4K views - 2 years ago

Don't Bet on a Stock Market Crash (Do this instead)

Don't Bet on a Stock Market Crash (Do this instead) James Shack

83.2K views - 2 years ago

Urgent Warning | 8 weeks left to boost your State Pension (Everyone aged 45-70)

Urgent Warning | 8 weeks left to boost your State Pension (Everyone aged 45-70) James Shack

361.7K views - 2 years ago

The UK's Dangerous Addiction to Premium Bonds

The UK's Dangerous Addiction to Premium Bonds James Shack

242.7K views - 2 years ago

The Budget | Financial Adviser explains what it means for your money

The Budget | Financial Adviser explains what it means for your money James Shack

34.6K views - 3 years ago

The Powerful Retirement Strategy Everyone Hated (Until Now)

The Powerful Retirement Strategy Everyone Hated (Until Now) James Shack

260.1K views - 3 years ago

The Video EVERYONE Needs to Watch Before They DIE

The Video EVERYONE Needs to Watch Before They DIE James Shack

146.9K views - 3 years ago

Signs You're Doing Well Financially (Even If It Doesn't Feel Like It)

Signs You're Doing Well Financially (Even If It Doesn't Feel Like It) James Shack

190.6K views - 3 years ago

This A.I. Just Changed Investing Forever

This A.I. Just Changed Investing Forever James Shack

68.1K views - 3 years ago

The No.1 Strategy For Retirement Income...

The No.1 Strategy For Retirement Income... James Shack

88.3K views - 3 years ago