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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Jan 27, 2011 • 18min
Can social lending be an alternative to bank savings?
Could you be banned from buying risky investments? Should you protect your portfolio from inflation or stagflation? And would you lend money to people you don't know? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 20, 2011 • 19min
Which fund names can you trust?
Mortgage rates start to rise but where can you get the best deal on your savings? Barclays is fined for selling "cautious" funds - so which funds can you trust? And are developed markets now a more exciting place to be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 13, 2011 • 17min
Fix your mortgage while you can
Fears of a rate rise are growing, so is it time to fix your mortgage? Watch out for emerging risks in Emerging Markets. And where is the best place to put your savings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 6, 2011 • 17min
Why Britons are rushing to sell their holiday homes
Why some people are selling their second homes in the sun. A New Year means new pension rules - we explain what you can do now, and after April. And with 17 months to repay at zero per cent interest, are credit cards becoming more attractive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2010 • 18min
Protect yourself against inflation
Inflation is on the rise - so how can investors protect themselves? Tax-efficient schemes for investors could be under threat by the Revenue - so should you buy them now? And what a stronger pound could mean for your holidays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2010 • 18min
Overseas buyers snap up prime central London
Investors are being offered more control over their pensions - so what are the top tips from experts? The government has announced yet another crackdown on inheritance tax - but should you really be worried? And, we look at the latest housing trends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2010 • 13min
Wealthy borrowers turn to bridging loans
Investors will no longer be banned from transferring out of their final salary schemes. Borrowers are turning to bridging loans but what are the best deals? And where in the world is the best place to retire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2010 • 18min
Which are the safest banks for your money?
As the Eurozone debt crisis continues, which are the safest banks for your money? Could your pension contributions result in a nasty tax bills? We explain how you could be affected. And how to beat the VAT rise and grab yourself a post-Christmas bargain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2010 • 14min
An Irish bail out - what would it mean for your savings?
How would an Irish bail out affect private investors in the UK? Can private investors ever get market timing right? And interest only mortgages - where can you still get an affordable loan? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2010 • 14min
Fears of inflation are looming again
How can investors inflation proof their assets? Millions of savers are coming off fixed-rate deals this year - but are there any good new products out there? And, if you're looking for a ski chalet, we discuss the best places to buy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
