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Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

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The FT’s money-making expert Claer Barrett responds to real-life money questions from a range of millennial guests gearing up to battle the cost of living crisis. Every episode is packed with nuggets, tips and takeaways shared by top FT writers and financial experts. There are no short cuts to wealth, but Money Clinic promises to tell you things you didn’t know about your finances and investing in ways that anyone can understand. 


Want to talk to Claer on the show? Email [email protected] or drop her a line on Instagram @Claerb

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Episodes

Exchange traded funds: are they an accident waiting to happen?

FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests discuss ETFs - one of the biggest investment trends of recent years. They also debate the way we measure inflation and analyse what's happening at Barclays Smart Investor platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 201715 min

Should you invest in Art?

As art collectors gather for the Frieze Art Fair in London, we ask if fine art can produce a dazzling investment return, plus Merryn Somerset Webb on the Fidelity fees shake up and Jason Butler talks about why you shouldn't rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 05, 201719 min

Millennial Money: FT writers give advice to today's 18 year olds

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what millennials need to know about money, whether classic cars are ever a good investment, and if company pension schemes are too pricey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 201721 min

Financial scandals, freelancer finances and investing in wine

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett talks to Moneybox presenter Paul Lewis about how to spot a financial scam. Also, with more of us working in the so-called 'gig economy' what are the money matters that you need to know about, and finally on the show we discuss the pros and cons of investing in wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 13, 201717 min

What's gone wrong with Barclays newly launched Smart Investor website?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the ongoing problems at Barclays new Smart Investor website, give financial tips for new university students and debate the benefits of active verses passive fund management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 201721 min

The Archers - we take financial advice to Ambridge

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the financial advice we would love to give the characters on the Archers, the latest Rich People's Problems column on losing a drone, and which small-cap share should be the hero of your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 201720 min

Small shareholders - are big companies finally wising up to their value?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on how small shareholders can get involved in managing the companies they invest in, why some landlords are not paying enough tax and savings accounts that pay more than the rate of inflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 201721 min

The titanium credit card - do you really need one?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on why rich people should have a titanium credit card, whether the 'black box' technology could result in a car insurance discount and why some people are borrowing against their homes to buy shares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 201714 min

Take Aim - and save on inheritance tax

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on why it might be a good time to invest in pharmaceutical giant Astra Zeneca, the advantages of investing in Aim shares and the phenomenon of restart parties designed to save money - and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 201720 min

Living until 100

FT Money's wealth correspondent Hugo Greenhalgh is joined by FT Money columnist Lindsay Cook to discuss what living to 100 means for your money. Plus, investment reporter Aime Williams on overpriced tracker funds, and financial expert Ben Yearsley on how to cope with rising school fees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 27, 201720 min

The ticking time-bomb of interest-only mortgages

FT Money's wealth correspondent Hugo Greenhalgh is joined by investment reporter Aime Williams to discuss interest-only mortgages. Plus, Lucy Schonegevel of Macmillan Cancer Support on the enormous travel insurance premiums facing former cancer patients, and FT Money deputy editor James Pickford probes the issue of conveyancing fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 20, 201715 min

Should you invest in Venture Capital Trusts?

FT Money editor Claer Barrett is joined by investment expert Alex Davies to discuss the perks and pitfalls of VCTs. Plus Emma Dunkley, the FT's retail banking correspondent, on why Lloyds is scrapping overdraft charges, and Family Money columnist Lucy Warwick-Ching reveals why HMRC's new tax-free childcare accounts are causing parents to have tantrums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 201714 min

HMRC hunts down tax cheats

FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests on HMRC taking action against people who evade tax, why some homeowners are staying put in their properties rather than moving up the ladder, and how some people are being forced to pay stamp duty twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 06, 201715 min

Is your fund manager any good?

FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests on how a new FCA report into fund management is set to shake up the industry, how to claim for PPI compensation and property funds, a year on from the trauma of frozen withdrawals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201717 min

Inflation - what you need to know

FT Money Show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching on what's driving inflation up, how to inflation proof your finances and how pensioners can protect their assets in this climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 201713 min

How to make financial sense of the election

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the aftermath of the general election, profit warnings and why you may not be rich enough to hold a multi-currency bank account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 15, 201713 min

Getting married - for tax reasons

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the tax benefits of getting married, the UK pensions system and quantitative easing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201722 min

BA flight chaos: how to get compensation

In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett is joined by BBC Money Box presenter Paul Lewis and guests to discuss the recent chaos for British Airways passengers, the impact of redundancy on family finances and why the Isa should be scrapped. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 201716 min

Merryn Somerset Webb on the social care U-turn

In this week's FT Money show, columnist Merryn Somerset Webb tells presenter Claer Barrett why the Conservative party was wrong to u-turn on its manifesto pledge to change how social care is funded. Plus, what kinds of price reductions are buyers able to negotiate in the current property market, and how it's possible to invest in stem cell research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 25, 201715 min

Vanguard and the passive revolution

In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett is joined by Money columnist Jason Butler and guests to discuss low-cost fund giant Vanguard's new online investment service, how much MP's pension schemes are worth, and what investors should do if the stock market crashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201714 min

Property fraud is every landlord's nightmare

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the rise in property fraud, whether you should buy a used car and investing in technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 201716 min

How will the new IHT rules affect you?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the new IHT rules, the bank of mum and dad and how to get a free financial planning session. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 04, 201715 min

Should the pensions triple lock be scrapped?

FT Money Show presenter Hugo Greenhalgh and guests on whether the pensions triple lock will last past the election, how cashing in your pension could affect your ability to borrow and investing in minibonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 27, 201717 min

How will the general election affect your finances?

FT Money Show presenter Hugo Greenhalgh on the countdown to the general election and why batteries are the next big investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201721 min

Credit cards - are they really your flexibIe friend?

FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests on credit card debt, UK investors and the virtues of simplicity in financial planning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201717 min

One year of the pensions taper tantrum

In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett is joined by pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo and guests to discuss the problems faced by higher earners hit by the pensions taper one year on, how you can set up last minute investments for your children and grandchildren, and why those with mortgages on holiday homes are facing currency charges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 201716 min

Is car finance driving you to distraction?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the soaring popularity of car leasing deals, online estate agents and the new pound coin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 201712 min