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.
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Looking for a cheap remortgage? Why it pays to go off the beaten track. Saving for university fees? Why you need to take on a degree of risk. And planning a new life overseas? Where you need to buy a house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rising inflation - what can you do about it? We look at high street and offbeat investment products. Popular Isas - where are they now? We track the performance of old technology and property funds. And how much can first-time buyers borrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Lenders return to the buy-to-let property market. How has your with-profits pension performed? We look at the latest figures. And, what investment strategy should you be using to pick stocks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Another 'Cautious fund' is launching, despite recent warnings from the FSA. There is a new set of rules from Europe - and this time it could cut your pension. And we explain how to avoid the 40 per cent rate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Could you be banned from buying risky investments? Should you protect your portfolio from inflation or stagflation? And would you lend money to people you don't know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mortgage rates start to rise but where can you get the best deal on your savings? Barclays is fined for selling "cautious" funds - so which funds can you trust? And are developed markets now a more exciting place to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fears of a rate rise are growing, so is it time to fix your mortgage? Watch out for emerging risks in Emerging Markets. And where is the best place to put your savings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why some people are selling their second homes in the sun. A New Year means new pension rules - we explain what you can do now, and after April. And with 17 months to repay at zero per cent interest, are credit cards becoming more attractive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inflation is on the rise - so how can investors protect themselves? Tax-efficient schemes for investors could be under threat by the Revenue - so should you buy them now? And what a stronger pound could mean for your holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Investors are being offered more control over their pensions - so what are the top tips from experts? The government has announced yet another crackdown on inheritance tax - but should you really be worried? And, we look at the latest housing trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Investors will no longer be banned from transferring out of their final salary schemes. Borrowers are turning to bridging loans but what are the best deals? And where in the world is the best place to retire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the Eurozone debt crisis continues, which are the safest banks for your money? Could your pension contributions result in a nasty tax bills? We explain how you could be affected. And how to beat the VAT rise and grab yourself a post-Christmas bargain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How would an Irish bail out affect private investors in the UK? Can private investors ever get market timing right? And interest only mortgages - where can you still get an affordable loan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can investors inflation proof their assets? Millions of savers are coming off fixed-rate deals this year - but are there any good new products out there? And, if you're looking for a ski chalet, we discuss the best places to buy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Santander is continuing its dominance of the UK high street - are savers benefiting? We offer tips to tenants and landlords. And, how to make your home more energy efficient, before the government cuts incentives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The government is introducing Junior Isas but savers are finding it hard to get a good deal in the current market. Where are the property buyers coming from? And is silver the new gold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's government spending review could hit your pocket hard. Some good news for homeowners looking to remortgage. And, if you want to save more than £50,000 a year for retirement we look at the best pension alternatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The government announced a big reduction in the amount that people can save into their pension and still get tax relief. Investors are being urged to put money market funds in their Sipps and Isas. And if you are bitten by the gold bug, how should you invest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week the Money Show looks at strategies to avoid the child benefit cuts, and other investment vehicles for children’s funds, whether bond investors should seek safer havens and whether new mortgage lending rules will hit the wealthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How to get a decent rate on your cash Isa, the latest on house prices and are the newest financial mobile applications any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it worth transferring your personal pension? We look at the exit charges that can make all the difference. Plus - high-earners' tax bills, and how to get a buy-to-let mortgage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are high street banks so keen to talk about investment bonds? Can property buyers think about new-build again? Plus the IC at 150. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The latest news on the tax bill debacle, whether investing in corporate bonds funds is still a good idea, and where are the best places overseas to draw your pensions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Which high street banks get the most customer complaints? Bad funds are merged into good ones, so how can we tell how they are performing? And why it pays to be in a detached house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Interest rates could rise sharply if inflation gets out of control - so how can savers find the best deals? Not all absolute return funds are making absolute returns - we look at why. And could being too near to a shop or a pub prevent you getting a mortgage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheap tracker mortgages - why there's no need to get them while stocks last. Inflation proofed savings are here again. And cautious managed funds - why it turns out that data providers can't get their facts right Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How can house sales be increasing when mortgage approvals and house prices are falling? When is a cautious managed fund not a cautious managed fund? And what should parents of students be doing: renting or buying universtity digs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do banks shareholders have much to shout about? Banks have also been cutting their mortgage rates, but will applicants for interest only loans get a look in? And even when you're on your holiday, can you bank determine how good a time you have? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We examine new proposals for lower pension contributions and a longer working life. Will you learn to love your bank? Metro Bank reckons you will. And will your holiday-home become less tax efficient? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Where to put your money now index linked certificates have disappeared. What should you do with your pension fund, while the government consults on new annuity rules? And where will you find an investment property offering a rental yield of more than 6 per cent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
