Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

Barbie has had more than 200 careers over the past 60 years, including an astronaut, news anchor, fashion model and pop star. But what financial challenges does she face as she heads towards the Barbie Retirement Dream Home? Presenter Claer Barrett talks to Moira O'Neill of Interactive Investor and Michael Martin of Seven Investment Management, plus they debate common problems with inheritance tax and how to avoid a holiday rip-off.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are the UK's wealth managers tackling market turbulence? James Pickford, deputy FT Money editor, talks to Alice Ross about how the private banking industry is reacting to the changing needs of its clients. Plus - we delve into the reasons why some customers are waiting months to have their investments moved from one pension provider to another. And finally, where do Britain's wealthy live?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In honour of National Numeracy Day we're looking at why so many women say they're less confident with numbers than men - and why this is a myth we're keen to bust. Bobby Seagull, the FT columnist and possibly Britain's most famous maths teacher joins presenter Claer Barrett to crunch the numbers. Next up Mike Ellicock, chief executive of the National Numeracy charity on the latest numbers quiz. And finally the founder of Boring Money draws some parallels between an aversion to maths and a lack of confidence to invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you use your property to supplement your pension? Claer Barrett and guests examine the pros and cons of using equity release. Next, the FT Rich People's Problems columnist James Max talks about bad customer service, and finally, we analyse what people are complaining about.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the world awaits the arrival of the Royal Baby, Claer Barrett and guests discuss finding an investment strategy for your child that's fit for a prince or princess. Plus - are women better at saving than men? Dame Helena Morrissey uncovers the statistics. And finally, we discuss what can be done to tackle Britain's debt crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you investments taking on a green tinge? As climate change protests stop the traffic in London, interest in ethical investing is accelerating fast. FT columnist Merryn Somerset Webb welcomes greater interest from fund managers, but warns it needs to be more than "greenwash" to be effective. Plus Money Mentor Lindsay Cook dissects the problem debts of the wealthy, and as US markets hit a fresh record high. Artemis fund manager Simon Edelsten warns investors about the dangers of hubris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite changing attitudes in the workforce there are still bosses who wouldn't give you a job if they thought you were going to have a baby in a few years. Lucy Warwick-Ching talks to Mumsnet about the wide disparity in maternity and paternity policies among employers and gives listeners the chance to have their say. Plus - we hear from an "armchair investor" about the realities of trading from the comfort of your home. And finally Jason Butler tells us how to how to maximise the most of the precious thing we own - our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT money deputy editor James Pickford is joined by Jason Hurwood of Nationwide to discuss the move by the UK’s second biggest mortgage lender into equity release, investment writer Kate Beioley says Brexit is prompting investors to hoard cash, and pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo looks at new research exposing the costs of exiting a pension scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of the London Capital and Finance scandal the city watchdog is warning consumers about how some high-risk investments are marketed. Claer Barrett is joined by senior FT journalists Barney Thompson and John Gapper to assess what's gone wrong. Next up, could climate change provide a novelway to start a conversation about investment with your children? And finally our Rich People's Problems columnist discusses whether his ski apartment is good value for money.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diagnosing pension problems in the NHS - an FT investigation has revealed that senior doctors and consultants across the country are turning down extra shifts through fear of landing themselves with punitive tax bills. Josephine Cumbo asks whether the pensions taper is bad for our health. Next up, she interviews Paul Lewis, the Moneybox presenter on auto enrolment schemes. Finally, she delves into the world of pet insurance products - did you know there is a fitness tracker for dogs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think you're ready for a financial adviser but you can't find anyone to take your money? FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to money blogger Iona Bain about why old fashioned advisers don't want young people's money. Next up, podcast guests chat about crowdfunding - how it works, the risks involved - and what a unicorn is! And finally, James Max is causing a stir with his topic of dinner party conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready for retirement? Claer Barrett, FT Money editor, and guests discuss the importance of financial planning - whether you're hoping to retire in 50 years or 50 weeks. Plus, first-time buyers get a boost from Help to Buy, but should the government consider aiming a tax break at the 'last-time buyers' to help more of them downsize? And finally, listeners hear from FT Money's new columnist - Jane Owen, whose debut column 'the invisible woman' rails against ageism in society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research says it's possible for younger investors to build up a million pound Isa portfolio - and in this week's podcast Claer Barrett and guests tell listeners how to do it. Also, Kate Beioley talks about how freelance workers can use flexible Isas to smooth out the lumps and bumps in their income, and Moira O'Neill of interactive investor discusses how to set up a stocks and shares Isa. And last but not least James Max, FT Rich People's Problems columnist reveals what it's like to work at an investment bank.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you cashed in your retirement savings under the pension freedoms rules? If so, are you one of the many UK pensioners who have found that the freedom to do what you want with your savings is not delivering quite what you had wished for? FT Pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo debates the issues with fellow guests Steve Webb of Royal London, Claire Walsh of Schroders and Malcolm McLean of Barnett Waddington.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT money editor Claer Barrett is joined by Money Mentor Lindsay Cook to discuss cracking your credit score – including why yours might be worse than you think – and Mike Tuckett from Transport for London, who shares some staggering stats about contactless travel. Bobby Seagull, of University Challenge fame also stops by to sound off about football signs.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From rental fees to who owns your financial data - the FT analyses this week's personal finance news and gives you the lowdown in downloadable form. Claer Barrett, FT Money editor, and guests discuss letting agency fees, 'made up' figures in a fintech advert and pension problems for the older generation.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what every female needs to know about her finances. From practicing 'financial self defence', getting started in investing and bridging the gender pay and pensions gap, this special edition of the FT Money podcast covers all these issues and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special edition of the FT Money show is dedicated to examining the far reaching effects of the loan charge on 100,000 freelance contractors in the UK. Claer Barrett, the FT Money editor, and Emma Agyemang, the FT's tax reporter, talk to individuals facing huge tax bills, and get the inside story from independent tax experts and the politicians who are calling for the law to be changed.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the latest finance tips for freelancers ahead of the tax deadline. Plus Paul Lewis, the Moneybox presenter reveals the hidden pitfalls of staying with the same home insurance provider year on year. And finally professor Elizabeth Emens on how tips to help you cross off more things on your financial to-do lists.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money Digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss what open banking is, why it was launched and which are the best apps for consumers. Plus we delve into exactly why despite the hype around the launch, just one in four people have heard of open banking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's bumper podcast offers listeners the chance to compete against the FT investment experts. Plus FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to a man who quit his corporate job and took a huge change of career direction. Also on the show is Lindsay Cook, the FT's Money Mentor, on zero per cent credit card deals. And finally, as the Royal Mint launches a new range of collectible coins, we ask if they are ever a good investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guest presenter Bobby Seagull of University Challenge fame present a special New Year's edition of podcast packed with tips and ideas for managing your cash in the year ahead, featuring the "financial resolutions" of a host of FT commentators  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Merryn Somerset Webb about how investors can take advantage of choppy markets. Plus, we highlight the winners and losers of the FTSE 100 stocks and is the small claims court a better bet than the ombudsman service? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett investing beyond Brexit - what action should you consider to ride out the volatility. Plus as Christmas approaches, what is this year's must have party accessory and will you be buying a present for your child's teacher this year? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss how tough it is for first time buyers to get onto the property ladder if they don't have help from mum and dad. Plus, the pensions dashboard - it's finally arrived, so what should we make of it. And Rich People's Problems columnist James Max tell us why he's happy to pay though the nose for old fashioned banking.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've devoted this week's Money Show podcast to examining the changing relationship between financial advisers and their clients. Over the past month, more than 400 of you have bared your financial souls to us, completing FT Money's detailed survey about financial advice - covering what you most want to ask an adviser for help with. Claer Barrett and guests discuss what you love and hate about the advice profession. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss Black Friday deals and talk about the campaign to reduce the state pension age for women born in the 1950s. Plus we take another look at investment trusts and whether small companies could bring investors high returns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss the phenomenal success of the Money Diaries - an online website that has enabled women around the world to anonymously share their financial spending secrets. Plus we hear from a former banker turned entrepreneur who has set up a company to help women take control of their money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests debate what it means to be refused access to credit, why HMRC is repaying fines it levied for unpaid tax, and how a volatile stock market has lead to Lord Lee selling some shares.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss how the chancellor's budget will hit your pocket. Is the new income tax change really as good as it sounds? And how will it affect you if you're self employed or a landlord. Finally, we unpick the pension contribution rules and spell out how much you can contribute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT money editor Claer Barrett is joined by Money Mentor Lindsay Cook to discuss the perks and pitfalls of company share incentive schemes and columnist Jason Butler stops in to talk curbing Christmas shopping enthusiasm. Finally, why FT Money wants to know what you really think of your financial adviser. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss why people are using their homes as piggy banks and what they are doing with the extra money. Other topics of debate include why more and more investors are sitting on cash rather than putting their money into the stock market, and how to get more women to engage with their finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss whether banks are doing enough to help their customers in the fight against fraud. Other topics in this week's show include the oil price and whether it could surpass $100 a barrel, and we hear from the man behind a new tool to help consumers win compensation from high cost lenders.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's show looks at the rise of cannabis and whether UK investors should be looking to take a position in pot stocks. Plus the rise in stamp duty and why the differences in the way men and women save and spend appear at a very young age.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emerging markets turmoil - how should investors react? James Pickford and guests discuss the options. Also, the HMRC crackdown that threatens huge financial difficulties for thousands of low earners. Plus James Max gives his (controversial) view on how many homes one person should have.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the market gets stickier in the run up to Brexit, the FT Money podcast debates where property prices will go next. Plus Merryn Somerset Webb shares her thoughts on the tenth anniversary of the financial crisis.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does your bank give you a free daily coffee, free cinema tickets, money off meals out or a cheap taxi to the airport? Welcome to the world of premier banking - the FT Money Show reveals more. Plus, as interest rates rise, more homeowners lock into a five year fix, and could soaring valuations of FAANG stocks be coming to an end? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's show FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the growing market for electric cars - what they are like to drive and how the finances stack up. And Terry Smith of Fundsmith calls in to tell us about Smithson, a new investment trust investing in global small and mid cap stocks.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the latest trends in EIS investments and the rising number of people getting into problem debt. And child trust funds come of age - we explain how to make the most of your investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From sparkling wine to cycling tax breaks,  FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the FT's latest personal finance stories.Should you be pouring your money into wine or would you be better off investing in Champagne? And Paul Lewis of BBC radio 4's Moneybox is here to ask what's happened to the government's promise of a pensions dashboard.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From banking fraud to pension liberation schemes and property deposit scams, FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the latest elaborate swindles and tell you how to avoid them. The techniques that the con artists are using today are worryingly sophisticated - but listening to this special edition of the FT Money podcast should be your first line of defence.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Clear Barrett Barrett is joined by FT political correspondent Laura Hughes and FT Money reporters Aime Williams and Kate Beioley to discuss the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit and what it would mean for your finances. The team also talks travel money tips and FT columnist Jason Butler explains how to cash in by de-cluttering.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Clear Barrett Barrett is joined by columnists Bobby Seagull, James Max and Edwin Esosa for a summery podcast that brings some cold hard maths to this year’s hottest show, analyses the sticky economics of jam making and separates good diversity schemes from bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests on upcoming reforms to property leaseholds and how the latest downturn in sterling means you need to get the best possible rate on your money. We discuss the hidden charges that could sting travellers, and how to avoid these. Also, if you listen to the podcast you could be eligible for a special subscriber discount to the digital edition of the FT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests on what to do if you've been caught up in the train disruption. What are your rights - and what chance do you stand of getting money back if a cancelled train has caused you to miss a flight, or pay to travel by taxi? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests on the importance of planning for getting the best out of your retirement. Plus, will you still be paying off your mortgage in your seventies? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests on the best money saving tips for millennials and how to start a supper club. Also, the FT's Rich People's Problems columnist, James Max, tells us about the biggest expenses claim he's ever submitted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests on the truth about online gambling and the quirk in the tax system that disadvantages people who read books online. Also, David Stevenson on whether property peer to peer lending is ever a good idea.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the things people don't know about divorce, what has been happening in the world of investment trusts and discuss the FT's competition on how to spend wisely, and save in style.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the volatile price of cryptocurrencies, how to cut your performance fees by going to the gym and how wealth managers are adapting to the needs of young people.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.