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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Jun 15, 2011 • 2min
Do wealth managers run portfolios to suit you, or them?
Your money is in their hands - do you trust your wealth manager? Their best ever mortgage deals - but only if you are a loyal customer. And why you only have to choose a pension for a few years at a time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2011 • 2min
The cost of care
When is a guarantee not a guarantee - we read the latest warnings on structured products. The cost of care - we add up the fees for residential and nursing homes. And how your customer profile affects the cost of borrowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2011 • 2min
Will Britain become a nation of renters?
We look at the latest threats in the property market. Do you buy high and sell low? We ask whether behavioural finance can help you make investment decisions. How can you protect yourself in retirement? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2011 • 18min
It is time to go cashless?
A pension offer you can refuse; why two-year fixed mortgages are a waste of time; and an end to cash - will phones be all you need in your pocket?Presented by Matthew Vincent, with guest Ray Boulger of John Charcol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2011 • 16min
Brits face a French tax on holiday homes
Banks face more complaints about selling insurance - is this the next PPI? Brits could be taxed on their French properties and can anyone face reading the small print before investing? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 12, 2011 • 2min
PPI: who stands to get compensation?
The pitfalls of pension flexibility - why it's not a good idea to transfer a company scheme into flexible drawdown; The big PPI payday - how to get compensation; and how expensive are "switch-to-fix" mortgage deals? Presented by Matthew Vincent, with guest James Daley, editor of Which? Money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2011 • 2min
Is it time to buy in the Spanish property market?
What action should victims of hackers take? Where are investors moving their cash in the search for income? And is it time to buy in the Spanish property market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2011 • 17min
Bank accounts fit for a king or queen
Is the Royalties account, or any other fee-based banking service, a bit too rich for middle-class tastes? What would US fund investors make of British fund charges? And why now is the time to move out to the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2011 • 18min
What the PPI ruling means for consumers
Billions of insurance refunds - why you could claim back your payment premiums. 24 per cent annual returns - why farmland is now a fast-growing investment. And cautious funds that offer high yields Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2011 • 17min
Which shares are fund managers buying?
Under-capitalised and uncompetitive - but will your bank be any better if the latest reform proposals are implemented? Unloved and undervalued - but which bargain shares are Uk fund managers snapping up? And are Exchange traded-tracker funds as risky as regulators make out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
