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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

Making partner in your firm, cashing in final salary pensions and investing in oil

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the risks and rewards of becoming a partner in your firm and delve into the latest statistics on how many people are cashing out of final salary schemes. Plus David Stevenson on investing in oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 24, 201817 min

National Numeracy, gas bills and some free money

The Financial Times is busting some Rhymes - Bobby Seagull, the maths teacher celebrates National Numeracy day by unleashing his 'maths rap' on the nation with his co-rapper and FT Money editor Claer Barrett.  Also on the show - why gas bills are rising and how listeners can win £1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 17, 201818 min

Animal magic for markets, Woodford’s woes and why investors should care about central banks

Bull, bear, tortoise or hare – now foxes and hedehogs too. Not a new children’s book but a valuable market analogy according to money editor Claer Barrett and guests. Also this week,Merryn Somerset Webb on what the move from QE to QT means for investors, and finally Neil Woodford’s week of woe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 27, 201814 min

Valuable vinyl in the attic, the perils of investment cliches and the gambling habits of millennials

FT Money deputy editor James Pickford talks to Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, the FT's pop critic, about his quest to value his large collection of vinyl, CDs and cassettes - and how you might do the same. Miles Johnson, FT capital markets editor, on the dangers of setting too much store by investment's popular wisdom. Finally Kate Beioley of FT Money talks about the growing problem of online gambling, with its easy appeal to phone-toting millennials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Apr 19, 201820 min

Canal barges, personal service companies, and cryptocurrencies

FT Money deputy editor James Pickford and guests discuss buying a boat, HMRC's focus on personal service companies and why investing in cryptocurrencies doesn't always pay off.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 201820 min

Pensions for the self-employed, solar powered properties and financial planning

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the pros and cons of selling energy back to the grid if you have solar panels. Also, we give you ideas to get started on saving into a pension if you're freelance and finally Jason Butler, FT Money's Wealth Man on who to plan financially for life transitions before they happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 06, 201817 min

Investing in pubs, house prices and growing your own vegetables

FT Money deputy editor James Pickford and guests discuss the pros and cons of buying and running your local pub. Also, Richard Donnell of Hometrack tells listeners what's happening to house prices across the UK, and finally James Max, author of Rich People's Problems, on a trend for growing your own vegetables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 29, 201815 min

How to find a financial adviser and the questions to ask when you find one

FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss when people should pay for advice and how best to get it. The show delves into the different levels of advice available and how to choose the adviser best suited to you.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 201816 min

The penny pinching chancellor, EIS changes and what's wrong with ombudsmen?

FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown about the surprise potential demise of 1p and 2p coins, announced in the Spring Statement this week. Claer also talks to investment reporter Kate Beioley about Spring Statement changes to a group of tax-efficient investments. Finally FT Money Mentor Lindsay Cook stops in too to talk what's wrong with industry ombudsmen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 201814 min

Female finance, Australian pensions and bank account fraud

In honour of International Women's Day FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss why women don't invest more. Plus pensions down under - what Brits could learn from the Australian savings habit. And how Britain's shrinking bank branch network is the new front line in the fight against fraud.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 08, 201820 min

The new Isa season - how to make the most of this year's tax-free allowance

FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss Individual Savings Accounts (Isas). This podcast explains the rules, spells out the best investments and dissects the different types of Isas available.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 201812 min

Navigating the care system - what you need to know before looking for a care home

FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Rosie Carr, deputy editor of Investors Chronicle about the rising cost of care homes and how to find a suitable one for your loved ones. They discuss ways to plan ahead so you can afford the fees and perhaps leave something in your estate for your relatives.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 201813 min

Reusable coffee cups, Scottish income tax bands and compensation

FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the investment case for using reusable coffee cups - how they can save you money as well as saving the planet. Plus, Claer and Moneybox present Paul Lewis get to grips with the new Scottish income tax bands. And finally, the show ends with guests discussing how much risk accident victims should be expected to take when investing their compensation funds.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 15, 201817 min

House prices, family trusts and the high cost of private members clubs

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate the real value of property and the demise of family trusts. James Max drops into the studio to discuss his latest Rich People's Problems column on paying thousands of pounds a year in private club memberships.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 201816 min

Bitcoin, retail shares and the financial risks of being female

FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the perils of investing in Bitcoin. She also takes a closer look at whether people should invest in retail shares and debates the financial risks of being female following the publication of a report that claims that young women today face greater financial insecurity.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 25, 201824 min

The real meaning of risk for retail investors: John Kay takes new regulations to task

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate the true meaning of risk for retail investors, and Professor John Kay reveals why he thinks new European legislation will be a hindrance, not a help. Plus Maike Currie questions why the latest investment book features 67 men and only one woman, and consumer finance experts Georgie Frost and Helen Dewdney tackle "Blue Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 18, 201827 min

Young people's finances - attitudes to money, getting teenagers to love maths and the hidden perils of shared ownership

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate why young people think money is boring and come up with ways to convince them otherwise. Bobby Seagull, the University Challenge semi finalist reveals his unconventional methods for getting teenagers to love maths. Finally, why being single could prevent you from getting on the first rung of the property ladder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 11, 201815 min

Your finances under a Labour government, new years resolutions and Champagne sales

FT Money editor Claer Barrett on whether you should attempt to hedge your finances against a future Corbyn government. Next she interviews Rich People's Problems columnist James Max on why he won't be wasting his money on a gym membership this January and finally Ed Bowsher tells listeners why more of us are drinking Prosecco.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 05, 201814 min

Should investors buy Bitcoin?

FT Money presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss whether or not Bitcoin deserves a place in your investment portfolio and why restaurant service charges leave a bad taste in the mouth. Finally, why we might all be renting used cars in the future instead of buying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 201716 min

Private education - spiraling costs, pupil discounts and how to get a scholarship

FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching delves in the world of private education and talks to experts including the Good Schools Guide. She and her guests reveal how much it actually costs to send your child to private school as well as tips on how to pay for fees and also some of the tricks to help you get a discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 07, 201713 min

Being fired, Budget reaction and rich people's problems

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett quizzes James Max about his experience of being fired and asks him to come up with solutions to your Rich People's Problems questions. Merryn Somerset Webb joins them later to give her views on last week's Budget.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 30, 201727 min

Pension savings, stamp duty and Budget predictions

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss how much is enough when your saving into a pension, whether stamp duty is suffocating the housing market and what property measures we can expert in next week's Budget.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 201718 min

Paradise lost - the future for off-shore investing

In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett speaks to Holly Mackay of Boring Money and the FT's Vanessa Houlder in the wake of the Paradise Papers, discussing the widespread nature offshore investments and collective investment vehicles. Plus Paul Lewis outlines why the Budget could bring reforms to Universal Credit, and Leonora Walters of the Investors Chronicle explains why discounts on many investment trusts are narrowing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Nov 09, 201722 min

UK property prices, self build and pension transfers

FT Money Show presenter Hugo Greenhalgh and guests discuss the rise in property prices, how to build a house, and the Great British pensions cash-in.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 201721 min

Should I get my teeth whitened?

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the merits of tooth whitening, the FCA's new campaign on investment fraud and the ten nastiest tax problems  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 201716 min

Inflation, Brexit-proofing your portfolio and investing in Germany

FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the rise in inflation, the best ways to Brexit-proof your investment portfolio. Finally they discuss how the Germans save and invest and whether we can learn anything from this in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 19, 201716 min