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 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.
Nov 4, 2010 • 17min
Rogue letting agents are on the rise
Santander is continuing its dominance of the UK high street - are savers benefiting? We offer tips to tenants and landlords. And, how to make your home more energy efficient, before the government cuts incentives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2010 • 16min
Prime property is back in demand
The government is introducing Junior Isas but savers are finding it hard to get a good deal in the current market. Where are the property buyers coming from? And is silver the new gold? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2010 • 17min
What can you do about the spending review?
This week's government spending review could hit your pocket hard. Some good news for homeowners looking to remortgage. And, if you want to save more than £50,000 a year for retirement we look at the best pension alternatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2010 • 17min
The government restricts pension tax relief
The government announced a big reduction in the amount that people can save into their pension and still get tax relief. Investors are being urged to put money market funds in their Sipps and Isas. And if you are bitten by the gold bug, how should you invest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 7, 2010 • 18min
Investing for your children, bond safety and mortgage restrictions
This week the Money Show looks at strategies to avoid the child benefit cuts, and other investment vehicles for children’s funds, whether bond investors should seek safer havens and whether new mortgage lending rules will hit the wealthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2010 • 19min
Isa transfers, house prices and the latest financial apps
How to get a decent rate on your cash Isa, the latest on house prices and are the newest financial mobile applications any good? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2010 • 16min
Tax bills, pensions and buy-to-let
Is it worth transferring your personal pension? We look at the exit charges that can make all the difference. Plus - high-earners' tax bills, and how to get a buy-to-let mortgage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2010 • 19min
What has the Investors Chronicle learned from 150 years of writing about shares?
Why are high street banks so keen to talk about investment bonds? Can property buyers think about new-build again? Plus the IC at 150. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
