How to protect yourself if markets crash - Richard Murphy

12th December 2025

What can ordinary people do if the financial crash many economists fear is coming?

In this video, I explain some practical, calm, and sensible steps to improve your financial resilience without panic and without doom-mongering.

From securing savings and pensions to food security and holding a little cash, these tips help you think ahead when the government won't.

0:00 — Why Prepare for a Possible Crash
0:55 — Understanding Real Risk and Personal Resilience
2:05 — Bank Deposit Limits and Protecting Large Savings
4:00 — Questions to Ask Your Financial Adviser
6:10 — Job Security, Pensions and Annuities
8:45 — Practical Household Resilience: Food & Cash
11:30 — Staying Calm and Mitigating Government Failure