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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Feb 20, 2014 • 17min
Bitcoins, falling inflation and male life expectancy
Is it really time to swap your pounds for bitcoins? Also in the show, what falling inflation means for investors and some good news for men who have recently retired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 14, 2014 • 21min
Flood insurance, annuity problems and passive investment funds
How are the recent floods going to affect house insurance premiums? Jonathan Eley and guests also discuss problems with the annuity business, as well as the falling cost of investing in passive funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2014 • 20min
PPI and CPP compensation, investing in China, and solar panels for retirement
As banks' total PPI bill nears £20bn, is there anyone else entitled to compensation? Chinese equities have rarely been cheaper but which obstacles remain to investors? And are solar panels really a viable investment for your retirement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2014 • 1min
Emerging market turmoil, investment platforms and renting luxury assets
Are we seeing a re-run of the 1990s? Jonathan Eley discusses EM volatility with the FT's Jonathan Wheatley. Plus, how to choose the right investment platform and whether luxury goods can pay their way Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 23, 2014 • 1min
Workplace pension schemes, real estate investment trusts and equity release
Will the government limit the charges applied to workplace pension schemes – and if so, when? Real estate investment trusts should do what it says on the tin, and the pros and cons of equity release Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 16, 2014 • 1min
Changes to platform pricing, pension system failures and bankruptcy
Jonathan Eley talks to Andy Creak of rPlan about what the latest changes to platform pricing mean for investors, Jo Cumbo discusses why the pension system fails those with modest savings, and Elaine Moore asks if going bankrupt should be easier than it is now, or harder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 9, 2014 • 18min
Problems with Help to Buy, alternative assets and investment predictions
What can investors expect from 2014? Why isn't the government's Help to Buy scheme available for all properties? And are expensive cars, watches and Chinese art a better bet than stock markets? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 19, 2013 • 1min
What's the outlook for savers, borrowers and investors in 2014?
FT Money looks back at 2013 and ahead to 2014 with Paul Kavanagh from Killik & Co. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2013 • 18min
Bank bonuses, investing in Asia, and foreign property buyers
More scandalous behaviour at Britain's leading banks. Why southeast Asia could be worth looking at for adventurous investors. And why wealthy foreigners are still buying UK property to rent out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2013 • 13min
FT Money Autumn Statement special podcast
Jonathan Eley talks to three experts about what the autumn statement means for you. Christine Ross of SG PB, Claire Evans of Deloitte and Paul Emery of PwC go through the measures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
