Dragons’ Den’s Steven Bartlett on why knowledge is power when it comes to money

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dragons’ Den star Steven Bartlett believes “knowledge is power” when it comes to managing money – and he’s gained his own financial know-how the hard way. “One of the things I’ve been able to realise with my money is that a lot of it leaked away on things that weren’t aligned with my goals, my future and my intentions.” He’s also fascinated by the big impact that investing small amounts can have over time.”People think that investing your money is something for Dragons – They think it’s something for millionaires or billionaires,” he says.”That’s certainly not the case.” So is it the person or the product that comes first when he makes his own investing decisions? “I’m not naturally incredibly organised,” he admits, “that’s something I’ve had to learn over time and lean into, because I understand the importance of organisation, whether it relates to money, or businesses or teams or whatever else.” He adds: “I probably take on way too many things.” Ultimately, money is the fuel that enables all of our dreams Steven Bartlett And if you’re still finding it hard to feel motivated about money management, Bartlett says: “Ultimately, money is the fuel that enables all of our dreams. “Because it is the engine room of all of your dreams, it is the engine room of your business, your future and everything.” Watch Steven Bartlett’s Money Motivation series with NatWest atnatwest.com/moneymotivation.