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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Oct 14, 2015 • 16min
Buy-to-let investors feel the heat
FT deputy personal finance editor James Pickford and guests discuss how the government is putting buy-to-let investors under stress, and how young people should plan their finances for a lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2015 • 26min
Student finances, Steve Webb on pensions and a digital dawn for HMRC
The FT's Money Mentor looks at student money worries. Plus Steve Webb, the former pensions minister, answers questions on the new State Pension. And we delve into HMRC's plans for digital filing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2015 • 19min
Do sports stars have a winning financial strategy?
Celebrity sportspeople can earn hundreds of thousands of pounds a week - but how do they make the good times last? Plus veteran investor Terry Smith tells us why he doesn't hold pharma stocks, and FT Money's new columnist Paul Lewis, presenter of Moneybox, tells us why he thinks Premium Bonds are a good bet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2015 • 23min
Is there any such thing as a defensive share?
A trip to the hairdressers inspires FT Money editor Claer Barrett to delve into defensive shares. Plus we analyse the growing pensions drawdown market and take a look at the mini bonds market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2015 • 17min
Other People's Money: John Kay talks exclusively to the FT about his new book
Leading economist and finance industry insider John Kay talks exclusively to the FT's Claer Barrett about what has gone wrong in the dark heart of the finance sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 25, 2015 • 13min
Global stock market volatility and private banks' digital push
Claer Barrett and guests discuss the aftermath of 'Black Monday' in Chinese markets for private investors, and how the digital revolution is finally reaching the world of private banking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 19, 2015 • 14min
Future of retirement: How much do you need to save?
With a pension savings crisis looming and sweeping changes affecting the rules on how we spend and deploy our retirement savings, it's becoming ever harder to avoid the issue.Judith Evans talks to savers and pensions experts about how best to plan for retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2015 • 16min
Rising interest rates, gold bugs and Chinese funds
This week we look at how to prepare for an interest rate rise plus how to make money from gold. And for the more adventurous investor, we examine the prospects for Chinese funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 4, 2015 • 43sec
Becoming a landlord, liquidity risks of investing and social investments
This week's podcast examines the dilemma of whether you should sell or rent out your home if you're offered a job abroad. Plus, we examine liquidity risks of income drawdown and the tax breaks on social investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 28, 2015 • 18min
Will disputes, alternative assets and holiday swindles
Claer Barrett and guests discuss some unusual investments that warrant investor caution, and the implications of a landmark ruling for those leaving a financial legacy to their families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
