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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Sep 10, 2014 • 15min
Scottish referendum: what it means for investors and homeowners
Jonathan Eley and guests, Jane Sydenham of wealth manager Rathbones and David Hollingworth of London and Country Mortgages, discuss the potential impact of a "Yes" vote next week for private investors and for the property market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2014 • 17min
Pension exit fees, offline finances and PPI
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss expensive legacy pension schemes, the challenges faced by those who do not manage their finances online, and why PPI compensation isn't yet finished Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 21, 2014 • 21min
Annuities, the bond bull market and football funds
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss why you need to be more careful than ever when choosing an annuity, how long the bond bull market can last and the football fund run by former England boss Terry Venables Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2014 • 18min
Monetary policy, challenger banks and active funds
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss the Bank of England's latest comments on house prices and wages, challengers to incumbents in retail banking, and whether now is the time to return to actively managed funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2014 • 22min
Mortgage lending, ETFs and poor pension products
In this week's show, James Pickford and guests discuss strange deals in the mortgage market, why exchange-traded funds are in vogue, and how many pensioners are stuck in poor value pension products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2014 • 21min
Asset management, corporate bonds and annuities
James Pickford and guests discuss how changes in the asset management industry could benefit investors, the potential risks for corporate bond funds, and the sale of inappropriate annuity products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 22, 2014 • 19min
Pension reforms, holiday homes and investing in university research
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss new pension rules that will apply from next April, what to bear in mind when buying property overseas, and how investors can access ideas emerging from universities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2014 • 21min
Tax avoidance clampdown, employer pensions, and family finances
What's your employer doing with your pension? Jonathan Eley and guests also discuss HMRC's crackdown on tax avoidance scheme investors, and the latest venture aimed at spreading financial risk across generations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 9, 2014 • 20min
Savings rates, China vs India, and buy-to-let
Jonathan Eley and guests discuss the state of the UK savings market, whether retail investors should look again at China and India, and if buy-to-let landlords will ever have it so good again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2014 • 19min
Property funds, investment strategy and Islamic pensions
James Pickford hosts a discussion of the appeal and risks of popular property funds as well as a new sharia-compliant pension product, plus the insights of FT investment editor James Mackintosh on where value lies for investors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
