In this podcast, Susannah and Sarah explore the investment implications of living longer and the impact a longer retirement could have on our pensions. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments can go up and down in value so investors can get back less than put in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 01, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 46
In this podcast, Susannah & Sarah explore the current state of the UK and US banking sector and explain what to expect following turbulent times. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Tax rules can change and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 45
In this podcast, we put mobile technology trends under the microscope and discuss the evolution of mobile phones, social media apps, mobile gaming, AI and the opportunities for investors. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, ask for advice. Investments go up and down in value so investors can get back less than put in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 05, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In this podcast, Susannah and Sarah explore the spending habits of Gen Z and Millennial age groups and their focus on sustainability. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, ask for advice. Investments go up and down in value so investors can get back less than put in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 20, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
In this podcast, Susannah and Sarah explore the impact of increasing ill-health on savings, investments and retirement planning. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments can go up and down in value so investors can get back less than put in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 06, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 42
In this podcast, Susannah & Sarah explore how the travel market is fairing after a difficult few years – and how our well-earned holidays will be affected. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Tax rules can change and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In this podcast, Susannah & Sarah explore what the latest tax increases could mean for you and ideas to shelter your money ahead of tax year end. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Tax rules can change and benefits depend on personal circumstances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this podcast, Susannah & Sarah explore the implications of early retirement for your pension, and what to consider if you’re a retiree returning to work. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 39
In this podcast, we discuss the BOE’s financial stability report and talk to the Chief Executive of NS&I about interest rates, premium bonds & green savings products. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Unlike the security offered by cash, investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. We want to know what you think of our 'Switch Your Money On' podcast. Complete our three-minute survey and let us know what you'd ...
Feb 10, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this week’s podcast, we discuss what investing in commodities means for ESG and sustainability, as well as some interesting companies in the commodities sector. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 37
We'll be focusing on financial resilience in 2023 and what our resilience barometer can tell you about the nation's financial resilience. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 36
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah tell us what to expect in the new year - covering energy prices, interest rates and more. They speak with Helen Morrissey , our Senior Pensions and Retirement Analyst at HL, to get the lowdown on all things state pension. Sophie Lund-Yates discusses shares to watch in 2023 and Emma Wall tells us which funds might be worth keeping an eye on in the new year. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investment...
Dec 29, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the trials of the hospitality sector with more people staying in. They speak to Sophie Lund-Yates about some of the listed companies, including Whitbread, Youngs and Texas Road House, and how they're coping. Emma Wall talks to Anna Farmbrough, Portfolio Manager at Ninety One, about travel and leisure. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could mak...
Dec 16, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 34
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss what an economic downturn could mean for the world of advertising. They speak to Sophie Lund-Yates about some of the listed companies, including WPP, ITV and Alphabet, and how they're coping. Also, Emma Wall talks to James Harries from the Troy Trojan Global Income fund. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See ...
Dec 02, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 33
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss food prices and shopping trends. They speak to Sophie Lund-Yates about some of the listed companies and how they're coping. Emma Wall talks to Chris Murphy, Equity Income Fund Manager at Aviva Investors, about food prices, how they're impacting the big supermarket retailers, and how he analyses the pressure on these companies. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in val...
Nov 18, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 32
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss businesses that are relying on retirees, who right now, have some of the most secure inflation-linked incomes. They speak to Helen Morrissey , our Senior Pensions and Retirement Analyst at HL. Sophie Lund-Yates talks about some of the listed companies hoping older people will be an engine of growth, and Emma Wall talks to Jim Leaviss, who's Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at M&G and the editor of the Bond Vigilantes blog. This podca...
Nov 04, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 31
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss how the business of manufacturing and selling discretionary goods is faring in the current climate. They speak to Charmain Ponnuthurai, Founder of Crane Cookware who manufactures and sells kitchenware and furniture. Sophie Lund-Yates talks about some of the listed companies in this space, and Emma Wall talks to Steve Clayton, Head of Equity Funds for Hargreaves Lansdown. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you ...
Oct 21, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 30
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the effect the recent mini-budget and rising interest rates are having on the housing market. They speak to Adam Pitt, Senior Quantity Surveyor at Stephens and Stephens, for his opinion on whats going on in the market. Sophie Lund-Yates , talks about some of the listed companies in this space, and Emma Wall talks to Ariel Bezalel, a Fund Manager in the fixed income team at Jupiter Asset Management. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re no...
Oct 07, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 29
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss all things cloud computing. They speak to Andy Parker, founder of Elusive Brewing, talks about how cloud computing has made a difference to his brewery. Sophie Lund-Yates takes a look at some of the listed companies in this space, including Amazon and Alphabet and Emma Wall talks to Ziad Abou Gergi, Senior Fund Manager at HL. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in valu...
Sep 22, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss how the food and farming industry's been affected by everything from the invasion of Ukraine to the weather and just how this all feeds into the food supply chain. They speak to Guy Singh-Watson, founder and creator of one of the most recognisable farming brands in the UK, Riverford Organic Farmers. Sophie Lund-Yates takes a look at some of the listed companies in this space, including Danone and Tesco and Emma Wall talks to James Govan, Lead Man...
Sep 09, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the current spike in fuel prices and the effect it is having on both independent forecourts and listed energy companies. They speak to Peter Malone, who runs Bettyhill General Merchants Post Office and Fuel Station, for his opinion from behind the pump. Sophie Lund-Yates takes a look at how the sector as a whole is reacting to these hikes in prices, and Emma Wall talks to Hugh Gimber, Global Market Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. This...
Aug 26, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In our latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the future of the publishing industry. They speak to Lucy George, the Mayor of Wordville, about how the industry is fairing. Sophie Lund-Yates looks at some companies to keep an eye on. Emma Wall talks to James Thompson, Fund Manager of Rathbone Global. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Aug 11, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah delve into whether the surge in pet spending is set to continue. They speak to Richard Lambert, Finance Director at Dragon Fly Products, about the boom in pet product purchases. Sophie Lund-Yates explores some of the businesses in this sector and the future of the industry. Emma Wall talks to Dan Green, Co-Manager of Franklin Templeton UK Mid-Cap fund. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments ri...
Jul 28, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah delve into some of the challenges people’s finances are facing and look at the HL Savings and Resilience Barometer . They speak to Nathan Long, a Senior Analyst on the policy team at Hargreaves Lansdown, who has put our barometer together and Helen Morrissey , a Senior Pensions analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, who looks at the implications for pensions. Sophie Lund-Yates explores what this tougher environment means for retailers, and looks at how some bus...
Jul 14, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the property marketing and what heat coming out of the market means for estate agents, house builders and lenders. They speak to Guy Harrington, from Glenhawk about how Covid and the cost of living has effected the market. Sophie Lund-Yates gives the low-down on various companies and Emma Wall talks to Hugo Machin, from Schroders Asset Management about inflation and interest rates on the housing market. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’...
Jun 30, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In the latest episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss airlines and what it has been like operating through the pandemic and over a rough couple of weeks. They speak to Oliver Smith, from SaxonAir Charter about the ups and downs in the industry as well as chatting to Sophie Lund-Yates about how some listed companies are coping as things recover. Plus, Emma Wall talks to Peter Meany, Head of Global Listed Infrastructure at First Sentier Investors, about how the disruption is being managed within the i...
Jun 14, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the challenges facing the manufacturing sector. They speak to Elliot Barlow from UK Fashion and Textiles about the unique position the UK fashion manufacturing sector finds itself in, as well as chatting to Sophie Lund-Yates about some listed companies in the sector. Also, Emma Wall talks to Julian Fosh, a fund manager at Liontrust Asset Management, about how he approaches investment during tough economic times. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If y...
Jun 01, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss the developments in technology and medical science and look deeper into the health sector. They speak to Dr Patrick Short, CEO of Sano Genetics, looking at the health sector from an investment perspective, as well as chatting to Sophie Lund-Yates about pharmaceutical companies and those serving the health sector. Also, Emma Wall talks to Olivia Micklem, a fund manager and analyst in Artemis’ US equities team, about her health holdings. This podcast isn...
May 19, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss whether Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will lead to an acceleration of the transition to renewable energy, or whether it will put it into reverse. They speak to Dr Vidal Bharath, Chief Operating Officer at Bramble Energy, looking at renewable energy and nuclear power, as well as chatting to Sophie Lund-Yates regarding the big energy giants. Also Emma Wall talks about how managers of ESG funds are navigating all of this. This podcast isn’t personal advice...
May 04, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, Susannah and Sarah discuss construction and DIY, looking at the rising price of materials for building and renovating. They speak to Phil Lidgerton, Managing Director at Building Materials Nationwide to get his view on material supply and how this affects contracts. Sophie Lund-Yates highlights prospects and headwinds for some well-known names in the DIY sector, and Emma Wall talks to Alex Wright, manger of the Fidelity Special Situations fund. This podcast isn’t personal advice...
Apr 21, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17