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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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.
Apr 6, 2011 • 18min
When will value investing start paying off?
We look at whether banks' special rates for loyal customers are good value or not. When will value investing start paying off? And how many fund managers have you heard of? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2011 • 16min
Buying a house could get easier
Are pension providers ready for new rules? Performance fees on investment funds are on the rise - but should you pay them? And, buying a house could get easier - after pre-contracts are introduced Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2011 • 17min
How was the Budget for you?
Will you get the benefit of higher personal tax allowances? Will an inheritance tax break make you more charitable? And has investing in smaller companies become more attractive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2011 • 18min
What will the Budget hold?
How your finances are affected by the events in Japan. Looking ahead to next week's Budget, and choosing this year's cash Isa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 10, 2011 • 18min
Are the new high-street retail bonds any good?
Fund managers are cutting charges ahead of a ban on commission, but are IFAs behaving? John Lewis is paying high interest but should you take out their retail bond? And UK mortgage rates are still edging up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 3, 2011 • 18min
What a ruling on gender means for your money
What will it do to your pension? We have good news for women but bad for men. Why do some index tracker funds go off the beaten track? And where can you talk to a bank manager these days? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 24, 2011 • 17min
How to save for university fees
Looking for a cheap remortgage? Why it pays to go off the beaten track. Saving for university fees? Why you need to take on a degree of risk. And planning a new life overseas? Where you need to buy a house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 17, 2011 • 19min
What can you do about rising inflation?
Rising inflation - what can you do about it? We look at high street and offbeat investment products. Popular Isas - where are they now? We track the performance of old technology and property funds. And how much can first-time buyers borrow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
