Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
Financial Times
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 money@ft.com or drop her a line on Instagram @Claerb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Mar 15, 2018 • 14min
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 8, 2018 • 20min
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 1, 2018 • 12min
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.
Feb 22, 2018 • 13min
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 15, 2018 • 17min
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 8, 2018 • 13min
The death of the piggy bank - why children are turning to new technology to learn about money
FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching on the best financial apps to use to teach children about managing money. Along with a psychologist she also delves into the vital lessons we all need to learn about cash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 1, 2018 • 16min
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.
Jan 25, 2018 • 24min
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 18, 2018 • 27min
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 11, 2018 • 15min
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.
