
Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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Selling property, talking about money and booking holidays online
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss why it's never been easier to view homes for sale on your phone, talking about money and how the decline of the high street travel agent has reduced our consumer rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Millennial smartphone saving revolution
FT Money reporter Kate Beioley hosts a Millennial Money takeover this week, talking to FT reporters Rianna Croxford, Nicholas Megaw and Camilla Hodgson about the new savings and investing apps that let Millennials manage money from their smart phones. After road-testing the apps, are they helpful hacks or phone-based fads? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Making partner in your firm, cashing in final salary pensions and investing in oil
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the risks and rewards of becoming a partner in your firm and delve into the latest statistics on how many people are cashing out of final salary schemes. Plus David Stevenson on investing in oil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

National Numeracy, gas bills and some free money
The Financial Times is busting some Rhymes - Bobby Seagull, the maths teacher celebrates National Numeracy day by unleashing his 'maths rap' on the nation with his co-rapper and FT Money editor Claer Barrett. Also on the show - why gas bills are rising and how listeners can win £1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Numeracy skills, saving for retirement and why millennials are not investing for their future
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss Britain's lack of numeracy skills, how much you need to save in retirement and why young people can start investing for their future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The future for inheritance tax, buying beach huts and launching a second career in your sixties
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss IHT - Britain's most hated tax, investing in a beach hut and how to launch a second career in your fifties or sixties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Animal magic for markets, Woodford’s woes and why investors should care about central banks
Bull, bear, tortoise or hare – now foxes and hedehogs too. Not a new children’s book but a valuable market analogy according to money editor Claer Barrett and guests. Also this week,Merryn Somerset Webb on what the move from QE to QT means for investors, and finally Neil Woodford’s week of woe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Valuable vinyl in the attic, the perils of investment cliches and the gambling habits of millennials
FT Money deputy editor James Pickford talks to Ludovic Hunter-Tilney, the FT's pop critic, about his quest to value his large collection of vinyl, CDs and cassettes - and how you might do the same. Miles Johnson, FT capital markets editor, on the dangers of setting too much store by investment's popular wisdom. Finally Kate Beioley of FT Money talks about the growing problem of online gambling, with its easy appeal to phone-toting millennials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canal barges, personal service companies, and cryptocurrencies
FT Money deputy editor James Pickford and guests discuss buying a boat, HMRC's focus on personal service companies and why investing in cryptocurrencies doesn't always pay off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pensions for the self-employed, solar powered properties and financial planning
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the pros and cons of selling energy back to the grid if you have solar panels. Also, we give you ideas to get started on saving into a pension if you're freelance and finally Jason Butler, FT Money's Wealth Man on who to plan financially for life transitions before they happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investing in pubs, house prices and growing your own vegetables
FT Money deputy editor James Pickford and guests discuss the pros and cons of buying and running your local pub. Also, Richard Donnell of Hometrack tells listeners what's happening to house prices across the UK, and finally James Max, author of Rich People's Problems, on a trend for growing your own vegetables. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to find a financial adviser and the questions to ask when you find one
FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss when people should pay for advice and how best to get it. The show delves into the different levels of advice available and how to choose the adviser best suited to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The penny pinching chancellor, EIS changes and what's wrong with ombudsmen?
FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Sarah Coles, personal finance analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown about the surprise potential demise of 1p and 2p coins, announced in the Spring Statement this week. Claer also talks to investment reporter Kate Beioley about Spring Statement changes to a group of tax-efficient investments. Finally FT Money Mentor Lindsay Cook stops in too to talk what's wrong with industry ombudsmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Female finance, Australian pensions and bank account fraud
In honour of International Women's Day FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss why women don't invest more. Plus pensions down under - what Brits could learn from the Australian savings habit. And how Britain's shrinking bank branch network is the new front line in the fight against fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new Isa season - how to make the most of this year's tax-free allowance
FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss Individual Savings Accounts (Isas). This podcast explains the rules, spells out the best investments and dissects the different types of Isas available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the care system - what you need to know before looking for a care home
FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Rosie Carr, deputy editor of Investors Chronicle about the rising cost of care homes and how to find a suitable one for your loved ones. They discuss ways to plan ahead so you can afford the fees and perhaps leave something in your estate for your relatives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reusable coffee cups, Scottish income tax bands and compensation
FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the investment case for using reusable coffee cups - how they can save you money as well as saving the planet. Plus, Claer and Moneybox present Paul Lewis get to grips with the new Scottish income tax bands. And finally, the show ends with guests discussing how much risk accident victims should be expected to take when investing their compensation funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of the piggy bank - why children are turning to new technology to learn about money
FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching on the best financial apps to use to teach children about managing money. Along with a psychologist she also delves into the vital lessons we all need to learn about cash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House prices, family trusts and the high cost of private members clubs
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate the real value of property and the demise of family trusts. James Max drops into the studio to discuss his latest Rich People's Problems column on paying thousands of pounds a year in private club memberships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bitcoin, retail shares and the financial risks of being female
FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the perils of investing in Bitcoin. She also takes a closer look at whether people should invest in retail shares and debates the financial risks of being female following the publication of a report that claims that young women today face greater financial insecurity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The real meaning of risk for retail investors: John Kay takes new regulations to task
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate the true meaning of risk for retail investors, and Professor John Kay reveals why he thinks new European legislation will be a hindrance, not a help. Plus Maike Currie questions why the latest investment book features 67 men and only one woman, and consumer finance experts Georgie Frost and Helen Dewdney tackle "Blue Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young people's finances - attitudes to money, getting teenagers to love maths and the hidden perils of shared ownership
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests debate why young people think money is boring and come up with ways to convince them otherwise. Bobby Seagull, the University Challenge semi finalist reveals his unconventional methods for getting teenagers to love maths. Finally, why being single could prevent you from getting on the first rung of the property ladder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your finances under a Labour government, new years resolutions and Champagne sales
FT Money editor Claer Barrett on whether you should attempt to hedge your finances against a future Corbyn government. Next she interviews Rich People's Problems columnist James Max on why he won't be wasting his money on a gym membership this January and finally Ed Bowsher tells listeners why more of us are drinking Prosecco. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should investors buy Bitcoin?
FT Money presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss whether or not Bitcoin deserves a place in your investment portfolio and why restaurant service charges leave a bad taste in the mouth. Finally, why we might all be renting used cars in the future instead of buying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Private education - spiraling costs, pupil discounts and how to get a scholarship
FT Money digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching delves in the world of private education and talks to experts including the Good Schools Guide. She and her guests reveal how much it actually costs to send your child to private school as well as tips on how to pay for fees and also some of the tricks to help you get a discount. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being fired, Budget reaction and rich people's problems
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett quizzes James Max about his experience of being fired and asks him to come up with solutions to your Rich People's Problems questions. Merryn Somerset Webb joins them later to give her views on last week's Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Autumn Budget: How do the chancellor's measures affect me?
FT Money Show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss the Budget announcements and what what it means for your pocket. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pension savings, stamp duty and Budget predictions
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss how much is enough when your saving into a pension, whether stamp duty is suffocating the housing market and what property measures we can expert in next week's Budget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paradise lost - the future for off-shore investing
In this week's FT Money show, presenter Claer Barrett speaks to Holly Mackay of Boring Money and the FT's Vanessa Houlder in the wake of the Paradise Papers, discussing the widespread nature offshore investments and collective investment vehicles. Plus Paul Lewis outlines why the Budget could bring reforms to Universal Credit, and Leonora Walters of the Investors Chronicle explains why discounts on many investment trusts are narrowing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK property prices, self build and pension transfers
FT Money Show presenter Hugo Greenhalgh and guests discuss the rise in property prices, how to build a house, and the Great British pensions cash-in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should I get my teeth whitened?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the merits of tooth whitening, the FCA's new campaign on investment fraud and the ten nastiest tax problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation, Brexit-proofing your portfolio and investing in Germany
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the rise in inflation, the best ways to Brexit-proof your investment portfolio. Finally they discuss how the Germans save and invest and whether we can learn anything from this in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exchange traded funds: are they an accident waiting to happen?
FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests discuss ETFs - one of the biggest investment trends of recent years. They also debate the way we measure inflation and analyse what's happening at Barclays Smart Investor platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you invest in Art?
As art collectors gather for the Frieze Art Fair in London, we ask if fine art can produce a dazzling investment return, plus Merryn Somerset Webb on the Fidelity fees shake up and Jason Butler talks about why you shouldn't rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Millennial Money: FT writers give advice to today's 18 year olds
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what millennials need to know about money, whether classic cars are ever a good investment, and if company pension schemes are too pricey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chasing the Chinese Dragon - should investors buy into the China story?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss whether investors should buy into the china story, how to get compensation for cancelled Ryanair flights and how solar panels work in practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Financial scandals, freelancer finances and investing in wine
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett talks to Moneybox presenter Paul Lewis about how to spot a financial scam. Also, with more of us working in the so-called 'gig economy' what are the money matters that you need to know about, and finally on the show we discuss the pros and cons of investing in wine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's gone wrong with Barclays newly launched Smart Investor website?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss the ongoing problems at Barclays new Smart Investor website, give financial tips for new university students and debate the benefits of active verses passive fund management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Archers - we take financial advice to Ambridge
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the financial advice we would love to give the characters on the Archers, the latest Rich People's Problems column on losing a drone, and which small-cap share should be the hero of your portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Small shareholders - are big companies finally wising up to their value?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on how small shareholders can get involved in managing the companies they invest in, why some landlords are not paying enough tax and savings accounts that pay more than the rate of inflation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Power of Attorney - a sensible piece of financial planning, or something that could leave you vulnerable to abuse?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on lasting powers of attorney, whether employers are paying enough into company pensions and asks her guest how long he would spend trying to extract a pound coin if it got stuck in a supermarket trolley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The titanium credit card - do you really need one?
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on why rich people should have a titanium credit card, whether the 'black box' technology could result in a car insurance discount and why some people are borrowing against their homes to buy shares. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Take Aim - and save on inheritance tax
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on why it might be a good time to invest in pharmaceutical giant Astra Zeneca, the advantages of investing in Aim shares and the phenomenon of restart parties designed to save money - and the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Living until 100
FT Money's wealth correspondent Hugo Greenhalgh is joined by FT Money columnist Lindsay Cook to discuss what living to 100 means for your money. Plus, investment reporter Aime Williams on overpriced tracker funds, and financial expert Ben Yearsley on how to cope with rising school fees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ticking time-bomb of interest-only mortgages
FT Money's wealth correspondent Hugo Greenhalgh is joined by investment reporter Aime Williams to discuss interest-only mortgages. Plus, Lucy Schonegevel of Macmillan Cancer Support on the enormous travel insurance premiums facing former cancer patients, and FT Money deputy editor James Pickford probes the issue of conveyancing fraud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you invest in Venture Capital Trusts?
FT Money editor Claer Barrett is joined by investment expert Alex Davies to discuss the perks and pitfalls of VCTs. Plus Emma Dunkley, the FT's retail banking correspondent, on why Lloyds is scrapping overdraft charges, and Family Money columnist Lucy Warwick-Ching reveals why HMRC's new tax-free childcare accounts are causing parents to have tantrums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HMRC hunts down tax cheats
FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests on HMRC taking action against people who evade tax, why some homeowners are staying put in their properties rather than moving up the ladder, and how some people are being forced to pay stamp duty twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your fund manager any good?
FT Money Show presenter James Pickford and guests on how a new FCA report into fund management is set to shake up the industry, how to claim for PPI compensation and property funds, a year on from the trauma of frozen withdrawals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation - what you need to know
FT Money Show presenter Lucy Warwick-Ching on what's driving inflation up, how to inflation proof your finances and how pensioners can protect their assets in this climate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to make financial sense of the election
FT Money Show presenter Claer Barrett and guests on the aftermath of the general election, profit warnings and why you may not be rich enough to hold a multi-currency bank account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.