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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Nov 10, 2011 • 20min
Banks paying negligible interest on savings, European bank shares and standard variable rate mortages
This week, we look at banks that are paying virtually no interest and making it almost impossible to keep track of their best savings deals. Should you buy shares in banks exposed to European sovereign debt? Also, what to do if your bank suddenly hikes its rate on your standard variable rate mortgage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2011 • 17min
Pension charges, tracker funds and solar energy
We look at why pension providers penalise you for changing jobs. Also, how index tracker funds distort share prices. And, is the sun setting on solar energy? We explain how subsidy cuts hit homeowners and investors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2011 • 19min
Which Junior Isa should you take out?
Keeping ahead of inflation - how much risk are you taking? We look at which Jisa you should take out for your child. And where £1m plus borrowers can go for a mortgage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 19, 2011 • 16min
An inflation special for the Money Show
How to inflation-proof your pension and inflation-beating savings accounts. Dividends are on the rise this year, but where can you find the highest yielders? And we look at tips to cut your energy costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 12, 2011 • 16min
Getting the right advice about energy deals
Energy prices are still on the rise – but are you being given the right advice about the best deals? Why government reforms mean some face huge cuts to their pension income, and can an iPhone app help smooth tenant and landlord relations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2011 • 17min
How sustainable are 1.99% mortgage deals?
Mortgage rates set to fall further - how low can they go? Advisers say absolute return funds aren't right for their clients, so who are they suitable for? And Islamic banks are paying out 4% returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2011 • 19min
Is gold losing its shine?
We ask what this week's price swings say about gold's safe haven status. Are pension savers geting a fair deal? We assess new moves to improve your income choices. And is a 'Best buy' savings account really the best? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 21, 2011 • 18min
Should you invest in ETFs after UBS?
How high are the charges on your pension. We name the plans that have lost 39 per cent. And, we look at whether exchange traded funds are only for rogues. Finally, why gold savings accounts are not what they seem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2011 • 17min
Which shares pay dividend yields of 7%?
We look at how to get higher income from shares and whether dividend yields of 7 or 8 per cent are sustainable. How your bank will respond to the Vickers report and more news on the state pension age Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2011 • 17min
How to inflation-proof your savings
How to protect your savings now that National Savings Certificates have sold out. When should you retire now annuity rates are at a record low? And where can you get a 100 per cent mortgage now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
