Financial experts Tanya Jefferies and Georgie Frost discuss the 8.5% state pension boost, potential means testing challenges, delays in the online pension service, NS&I IT meltdown, a dance teacher's outrageous energy bill, and the curious case of an American Express card with a 704.6% APR.

Tanya Jefferies, a financial markets expert, Georgie Frost, a personal finance journalist, and Lee Boyce, a financial analyst, discuss gold hitting record highs amid economic uncertainty. They dive into the factors influencing this surge, the volatility of gold investments, and the implications for households facing rising energy bills this winter. The trio also tackles the legal intricacies of lending money to friends while intoxicated and the potential challenges of living next to a property converted for student housing. It's a fascinating blend of finance and real-life dilemmas!

Lee Boyce, a financial expert, and Georgie Frost, a commentator on economic trends, dive into recent inflation data and its impact on our finances. They discuss rising inflation rates and the consequences for mortgage and savings rates. The duo previews a bustling housing market this autumn and debates the fairness of fines for parents taking kids out of school during term time. They also analyze supermarket struggles amidst rising competition and explore surprising finds in low-cost shopping, particularly on platforms like Aliexpress.