Episode 31: Gary Stevenson Is Wrong About Inequality (But Not for the Reason You Think)

Episode 31: Gary Stevenson Is Wrong About Inequality (But Not for the Reason You Think)

Gary Stevenson has become one of Britain’s most influential voices on inequality, arguing that the rich are getting richer while everyone else falls behind—and that a 2% annual wealth tax is the solution. In this episode, I take Gary’s argument seriously and examine it from first principles. We explore: * Why house prices and asset values exploded after 2008. * How Quantitative Easing and government borrowing changed the financial system. * Why savers were punished while asset owners benefited. * Whether billionaires really take your money—or whether government takes far more throughout your lifetime. * A detailed worked example of a £100 million business under a 2% annual wealth tax. * Why many European countries abandoned wealth taxes. * What Britain can learn from countries such as Ireland, Estonia, Switzerland and Singapore. * And finally, my alternative vision for reducing inequality—through lower taxes, greater ownership and a smaller, more focused government. Whether you agree or disagree, this episode challenges one of the biggest economic debates of our time. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe [https://patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 30: The Housing Crisis Isn't About Houses — It's a 50-Year Cover-Up

Why do homes feel more unaffordable than ever? Most people blame greedy landlords, property developers, foreign investors or a lack of supply. But what if they’re only looking at the symptoms? In Episode 30 of Taxed & Taken, we take a completely different approach to the UK’s housing crisis. Instead of asking “Why are houses so expensive?” we ask a much bigger question: What happened to our money? In this episode, you’ll discover: * 🏠 Why rising house prices don’t necessarily mean homeowners have become wealthier. * 📉 How the collapse of the Bretton Woods system in 1971 changed the global monetary system. * 💷 The impact of money printing, quantitative easing and fiat currency on property prices. * 🪙 Why pricing houses in gold tells a completely different story. * ⚡ How expensive energy, planning restrictions and regulation have dramatically increased the cost of building homes. * 🏗️ Why simply promising more “affordable housing” doesn’t automatically make housing affordable. * 🇬🇧 What Britain could do to restore genuine housing affordability for future generations. This isn’t an episode about politics. It’s an episode about economics. Whether you’re a homeowner, a first-time buyer, a landlord or simply curious about why the housing market feels broken, this episode will challenge the way you think about property forever. If you enjoy the episode, please consider sharing it with someone who is trying to get onto the property ladder or anyone who believes rising house prices automatically mean a country is becoming wealthier. 🎙️ Welcome to Taxed & Taken: The Podcast They Don’t Want You To Hear — where we challenge conventional wisdom, question the policies shaping our lives, and explore the economics behind the headlines. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe [https://patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 29: The Property Secrets the Wealthy Never Tell You | Tax, Retirement & Generational Wealth Part 2

Most people think property investing is about buying houses. The wealthy know it's about building freedom, protecting wealth and creating opportunities for generations to come. Over the past two episodes we’ve explored how to build a profitable property portfolio. But building wealth is only half the challenge. In this episode, we explore how experienced investors think once they’ve built a successful portfolio. We discuss why many investors use limited companies, the impact of Section 24, how retained profits can accelerate growth, and why property should be viewed as a cash-generating engine rather than the end goal. We also cover how rental profits can help fund pensions, diversify into other businesses, create multiple retirement income streams, and support long-term financial freedom. Finally, we examine succession planning, inheritance, family businesses and why financial education may be the greatest asset you can ever pass to the next generation. Whether you’re buying your first investment property or already have an established portfolio, this episode is about thinking beyond the next purchase—and starting to think in generations. In this episode we discuss: * Why many experienced investors use limited companies * How Section 24 changed buy-to-let investing * Retaining profits to accelerate portfolio growth * Property as a cash-generating engine for future investments * Capital allocation and how wealthy investors think * Using property profits to build a pension * Creating multiple retirement income streams * Succession planning and protecting family wealth * Frozen shares and growth shares explained simply * Why financial education is the greatest inheritance * The real purpose of property investing: freedom If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing, sharing it with a friend, and leaving a review. It really helps the podcast reach more people. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe [https://patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 28: How Ordinary People Build Wealth Through Property Investing | Part 1

Welcome back to Taxed & Taken: The Podcast They Don’t Want You To Hear. This is Part 1 of a special two-part series on Property Investing. In this episode I explain why property remains one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to ordinary people and how successful investors think differently from landlords. We discuss: ✔ Why property creates wealth ✔ The five wealth engines of property investing ✔ Why cash flow matters more than house prices ✔ How to calculate ROI correctly ✔ Why becoming an expert in one area gives you an advantage ✔ Why many Northern properties outperform Southern properties on cash flow ✔ The importance of stress testing investments ✔ Why every property should have a six-month emergency fund ✔ Why rent increases are essential for long-term profitability ✔ How inflation quietly reduces the real value of debt ✔ Why property is a 10–30 year investment ✔ How refinancing and compounding can turn one property into many If you’re serious about building long-term wealth through property, this episode is for you. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe [https://patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Episode 27: Rich Dad Poor Dad Explained Simply – The Money Lessons School Never Taught You

What if everything you’ve been taught about money is backwards? For decades, we’ve been told to work hard, get good grades, find a secure job, buy a house, and save for retirement. But according to Robert Kiyosaki’s bestselling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, that advice may never lead to true financial freedom. In this episode, we break down the most important lessons from Rich Dad Poor Dad in plain English and show how they apply to everyday life in the UK today. We explore: ✅ Why employees are often the most heavily taxed group ✅ The Cashflow Quadrant and why the rich play by different rules ✅ The difference between assets and liabilities ✅ Why your home may not be the asset you think it is ✅ How the Rat Race keeps people working harder without getting wealthier ✅ Why schools teach you how to earn money, but not how to keep it ✅ The power of paying yourself first ✅ How to build multiple streams of income ✅ Why fear and greed drive most financial mistakes ✅ The real definition of wealth and financial freedom Whether you’re an employee, self-employed professional, business owner, or investor, this episode will challenge many of the assumptions you’ve been taught about money and help you think differently about building long-term wealth. As Kiyosaki famously said: “The poor and the middle class work for money. The rich have money work for them.” The question is: Are you working for money, or is money working for you? 🎙️ Listen now and discover the money lessons school never taught you. Get full access to Taxed & Taken: Money, Power & Freedom from the State at patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe [https://patelankeet.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]