Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

Investment masterclass with Justin Urquhart-Stewart, former director of Seven Investment Management. Topics include his transition from barrister to the financial world, the impact of the big bang on the London market, Bitcoin as an investment or gambling, becoming your own investment manager, and the importance of financial planning and enjoying life through investments.

Experts discuss various options for investing money for the long term, including pension funds, lifetime ISAs, and index investments. They also explore the benefits of overpaying the mortgage and the advantages of index funds. Pound cost averaging as a long-term investing strategy is emphasized, as well as the importance of reviewing investment plans and diversification.

The podcast explores the intense and sometimes negative experiences people have had at Goenka meditation retreats. It delves into their deep emotions, inner struggles, and the idea of leaving the retreat. The series promises an intriguing investigation into this world of intensive meditation.

Mortgage experts discuss recent rate reductions, releasing equity for home extensions, managing multiple mortgages, and choosing the right mortgage. They emphasize the benefits of securing fixed rates and using a broker, caution against getting carried away with recent falls, and highlight the importance of choosing the right product and seeking independent mortgage advice.

Laura Gaga, aka Reduction Raider, shares tips on finding yellow sticker bargains. Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland supermarkets, discusses their interest-free buy-now-pay-later loans. Topics include rising food prices, saving money on groceries, benefits of frozen foods, and choosing between fresh and frozen options.

Explore the power of storytelling in understanding money. Learn about the value of sustained returns in long-term investing. Discover the potential impact of AI on work and investing. Discuss navigating money issues in relationships. Learn about the importance of humility and adaptability in finance.

Tackling credit card debts after Christmas, practical debt advice and budgeting tips, maximizing 0% credit card deals through balanced transfers, seeking reliable debt advice, the impact of credit card debts on getting a mortgage, connecting with the experts

Financial experts Bola Sol, Timi Merriman-Johnson, and Damien Jordan share tips on managing money effectively in 2024. They discuss dealing with cost of living, unexpected financial challenges, challenges of running a business, finding profitable opportunities, political engagement's impact, managing household finances, effective communication techniques, and goal setting.

Algy Hall discusses his book 'Four Ways to Beat the Market' and the four strategies it explores: quality, value, income, and momentum investing. They emphasize understanding investment ideas over numbers. They also touch on dividend benefits and reinvestment, the risks of momentum investing, and discuss Algy's book, including his experience as an author and illustrator.

Lord John Lee of Trafford was the first person in the UK to reach £1mn invested in his stocks and shares ISA. He has a clear strategy based around choosing UK smallcap companies that pay dividends. This is another chance to hear him in conversation with presenter Claer Barrett, explaining his investment strategy and how he chooses stocks.To sign up for Claer's Sort Your Financial Life Out email series, visit this link Want more?My Isa has suffered - but I’m still a firm believerHow to make ISAs even nicerInvestment masterclass: ISA investing is changingIf you would like to talk to Claer on a future episode, please email the Money Clinic team at money@ft.com with a short description of your problem, and how you would like us to help.  Say hello on social media: you can follow Claer on Twitter and Instagram @Claerb Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Persis Love and Philippa Goodrich. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design is by Breen Turner, with original music from Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.