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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Aug 3, 2016 • 14min
Should you cash in your final salary pension?
In this week's FT Money show, presenter Jo Cumbo and guests discuss whether it's time to cash in that precious "gold-plated" company pension. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2016 • 17min
Should parents repay a child's student loans?
In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss student loans, leasehold properties, and how to talk to your children about your wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20, 2016 • 14min
Your Brexit FAQs answered
In this week's Money Show, FT correspondents and outside guests tackle questions we have received from our community of readers and listeners on Brexit and the pound, property and interest rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2016 • 16min
Investing in fine wine
In this week's Money Show, presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss fine wine, bond funds, savings accounts and the Bank of England's interest rate decision Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2016 • 16min
Stuck in property funds
Commercial property funds are pulling up the drawbridge after Brexit. FT Money deputy editor James Pickford discusses your options, as well as looking at the commuter chaos on Southern Rail, and a new tax clampdown on contractors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2016 • 16min
What does Brexit mean for my money?
Much of what will happen after Brexit remains obscure, but in this special post-referendum podcast, FT Money deputy editor James Pickford and guests discuss the ramifications for the future of British investments, property and pensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2016 • 14min
Flying in first class for a fraction of the cost
Some people are so good at collecting air miles and hotel points that they live a life of luxury for a fraction of the cost, but how easy is this for the average person? FT Money deputy editorJames Pickford and guests also discuss the latest woes in the beleaguered annuities market, and whether or not retail investors should bother with private equity funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2016 • 16min
Nudging millennials to save for the future
How new micro-investing apps could help young people to invest their spare change. Plus does cash beat shares? Presenter Claer Barrett probes Paul Lewis on his latest research, and we ask how sustainable oil dividends are for investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2016 • 17min
Where next for buy to let?
Higher costs and tighter mortgage lending mean the sums no longer add up for many landlords. Presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the growing attractiveness of property in the north of England, plus John Lee debates how to get your children interested in the stock market, and we ask what would you do with your money if you only had a year to live? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 2, 2016 • 15min
What women want from investments
Women display reckless caution through their love of cash savings and are missing out hugely on stock market returns. Claer Barrett and guests discuss why women avoid putting their money to work in financial markets, and what they and the (male dominated) asset management industry should do to solve this problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
