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 4, 2015 • 20min
A stronger pound, crowdfunding and farmland
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss the effect of a stronger pound on holidaymakers, why money is pouring into risky crowdfunding and ways to invest in farmland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2015 • 43sec
Election implications, renewables and car financing
This week's show looks at how investors are reacting to the uncertainty surrounding the general election. James Pickford also delves into green energy and the mysterious world of car financing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2015 • 15min
Pension drawdown, investment behaviour and enterprise investment schemes
Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss Hargreaves Lansdown's cut to drawdown costs, why people are prone to making irrational investment decisions, and the merits of investing in enterprise investment schemes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2015 • 19min
Conveyancing, pension scheme deficits and fund fees
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss a new service that promises to speed up home purchases, record private sector pension scheme deficits, and the latest in the debate on fund management fees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2015 • 1min
Card compensation, protecting pension savers and property websites
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss compensation for those mis-sold credit card insurance, measures to help pension savers make the right financial decisions, and the new property portal OnTheMarket.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2015 • 18min
Savings rates, equity release and cybersecurity
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss the FCA's criticism of the savings market this week, why equity release is on the rise, and the vulnerability of investments and savings to cyber criminals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2015 • 20min
Corporate leadership, tax returns and annuity reforms
James Pickford and guests discuss the importance of company management for investors, tips for taxpayers ahead of the self-assessment deadline, and proposals that would allow annuity holders to sell their products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 8, 2015 • 18min
Pension reforms, mortgage slowdown and student housing
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss the major pension reforms effective in April, how the mortgage market slowdown is affecting high-value borrowers, and the troubles afflicting student accommodation funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 17, 2014 • 20min
Basic bank accounts, investing in Russia and financial advice
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss whether free current accounts are under threat, the investment climates in Japan and Russia, and whether people are receiving better financial advice two years after major reforms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2014 • 18min
Investing in Tesco, state pensions and payday lenders
James Pickford and guests discuss how Tesco's woes are affecting investors, why the new single tier state pension does not benefit everyone, and how new regulations will affect the payday lending industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
