Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
Episodes
What's the point of with-profits?
28 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
What's the future for your high-street building society? What's the point of with-profits funds as another provider freezes its bonus rates? And we lo...
How to profit from emerging markets
21 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is back - how will it affect your investments? What's the best way to profit from emerging markets? And 50 per cent tax is coming. What can ...
Changes to the minimum retirement age
14 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Retiring later - how changes to the retirement age will affect your pension planning. Buy to let boost - can higher rents make property a good investm...
Have bonds fallen out of favour?
07 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
It's the January sales! But should you be rushing down to your bank for a bargain? Corporate bonds, gilts or neither? Have bonds fallen out of favour?...
Where to put your money in 2010
06 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Equties or bonds? Gold or gilts? Lucy Warwick-Ching speaks to Kevin Gardiner, head of investment strategy Europe at Barclays Wealth about where to put...
Time to take profits on shares?
17 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Some good cheer on pensions - why you might be able to retire earlier than you thought. Why private investors think it's time to take profit, and how ...
Winners and losers from the pre-Budget report
10 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
National insurance goes up again but not just for the rich. Bankers' bonuses are taxed but all high earners lose more pension tax relief and how green...
Invest more tax efficiently ahead of the PBR
03 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage lenders are reducing their fixed-rate products - but should you stick with trackers? More investors want to put their money in property, but ...
It's decision time for Lloyds shareholders
26 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We explain the rights and wrongs of the rights issue. Bank customers compensation claims are crushed by the Supreme Court - but who are the real winne...
Signs of life in the buy to let market
19 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation is making a come back - but should savers really care? Signs of life in the buy to let market but should you be cautious? And do financial a...
House prices rise again
12 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
House prices rise again - so is now the time to invest in residential property? Pension deficits are getting worse - what can you do to protect your r...
Adventurous investor: Dylan Grice interview
06 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Stevenson interviews Dylan Grice, strategist at Société Générale, on stockmarket bubbles, China and geo-politics Hosted on Acast. See acast....
The big bank sell-off
05 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What will happen to Lloyds and RBS customers? Lloyds shareholders are asked to invest another £13bn - but should you pay up? And who's the most trust...
Can the government curb credit card limits?
29 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Are you due compensation on structured products? The government gets tough on credit card companies, but will it save you money? Plus who is behind th...
Time to take profits on your share deals
22 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Can you afford your next mortgage? From next year, you'll have to prove it. Is is time to take profits on your share deals? And how much warning must ...
Wealthy individuals underwhelmed by advice
21 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Giampaolo, chief executive of Pi Capital, an investor network group for wealthy people, talks to Lucy Warwick-Ching about how the super rich hav...
Should savers fear inflation or deflation more?
15 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Lehman Brothers' collapse claims another victim one year on. What should savers fear more: inflation or deflation? And we look into the future of priv...
Are you investing in the right pension fund?
08 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Pension savers will have to wait another year to recieve income in retirement if the conservatives win. Are you investing in the right pension fund? A...
Make money from the falling pound
24 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The pound falls further against the euro - but is this good news for investors? Isa savings limits are rising and as the stock-market rally continues ...
More signs of life in the housing market
17 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Signs of life in the housing market - but is the buying activity anywhere near you? Get more into your pension - why it pays to contribute more. And t...
Banks finally cut penalty fees
10 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
A new opportunity for the over 50s to pump more money into tax-free savings, how to make money from the stockmarket rallys and good news for those in ...
The taxman closes in on wealthy savers
03 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Good news for borrowers as HSBC launches a mortgage with a rate of just 1.99 per cent but are other lenders likely to follow? The taxman closes in on ...
Trapped in an overseas holiday home?
27 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Trapped in an overseas holiday home - why Brits who bought in Europe and Dubai face massive losses. Catch them while you can - fixed rate bonds paying...
Update: Cutting through the pensions jargon
26 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Morrison, head of pension development at Axa Winterthur Wealth Management talks to Lucy Warwick-Ching about some of the more confusing pension te...
What do building society mergers mean for savings?
13 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
More building societies look set to merge - so what does this mean for your savings? If you thought you'd have to wait until 68 to retire, think again...
Is it time to buy into recovery?
06 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The base rate is held again - but is it becoming easier to get a decent return on cash savings? Is it time to buy bank shares? And is China now the pl...
Tax amnesty for offshore investors
30 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The Revenue announces a tax amnesty for offshore investors, new research shows up the pensions industry and can you trust a financial adviser to recom...
Value investing versus 'buy and hold', Part 2
24 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Stevenson, the FT's Adventurous Investor, asks professors Paul Marsh and Elroy Dimson about the risk/reward trade off for shareholders and Rob A...
Should you invest in coastal property?
23 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Can auctioning your cash to the highest bidder earn you a better deal? Is it worth paying more for a coastal property? Plus - could you get a better m...
Update: Don't be caught out by hidden charges on Sipps
20 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Some Sipp providers supplement their fees by taking a slice of the interest paid to customers on their cash holdings. Lucy Warwick-Ching talks to Mart...
Value investing versus 'buy and hold', Part 1
17 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Stevenson, the FT's Adventurous Investor, asks City analysts James Montier, Albert Edwards and Tim Bond about the best strategies for long-term ...
FT Money Show: mortgage payments, company pension provision and gilt investments
16 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Are government bonds a safe home for your money? When can it make sense not to pay off your mortgage? And how some companies are cutting pension contr...
Safer banking, philanthropy and property hotspots
09 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What will the new banking regulations mean for you? How has the financial crisis affected philanthropy? Property hotspots - where is the housing marke...
Update: Retirees obliged to subside retired parents
08 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Warwick-Ching talks to Martin Palmer at Friends Provident about the cost of funding increased longevity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
FT Money show July 3
03 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The Bank of England base rate remains at 0.5 per cent, so why has the average rate on a five-year fixed rate home loan hit 6 per cent; with signs that...
FT Money show, 25 June 2009
25 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Will the new rules for financial advisers mean a better deal for clients; should investors join fund managers in the return to commercial property; an...
FT Money show, 29 May 2009
29 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Pension funds are recovering, but will it make a difference to you retirement? Is there a safe way to get back into equities? And good news / bad news...
FT Money Show update, 29 May 2009
29 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Stevenson talks to US investment commentator John Mauldin about strategies for the long term Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
FT Pensions Money Show special, 28 May 2008
28 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Will you receive enough from your state pension, company scheme or personal savings to cover your retirement; and how much longer will you have to wor...
FT Money Show update, 28 May 2009
28 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Adrian Webb of eSure tells Lucy Warwick-Ching of ways to avoid being the victim of motor insurance fraud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
FT Money show, 22 May 2009
22 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly two-thirds of people will need to work beyond their planned retirement, so what does that mean for your pension planning? Can corporate bonds g...
FT Money show, 15 May 2009
15 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Britain's worst savings accounts; the outlook for equities following the recent market rally; and reliable property investments that pay out up to 8 p...
FT Money show, 7 May 2009
07 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What use is an ISA that pays 0.1 per cent interest? Is the emerging market equities rally sustainable? Plus good news and bad news on second homes Hos...
FT Money Show, 30 April 2009
30 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
How to get as much as possible into your pension before budget changes bite; reasons to be wary of high share dividends; and where to go to escape nex...
FT Money Show update, 29 March 2009
29 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
David Kuo, director of The Motley Fool talks to Lucy Warwick-Ching about why some high-yielding shares may not be sustainable and what investors shoul...
FT Money Show, 23 April 2009
23 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Are there ways to avoid the Budget tax rises; will new rules for pension tax relief affect how much you can save for retirement; and will you still be...
FT Budget Money Show special, 22 April 2009
22 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What the new 50 per cent tax rate will mean for high earners; how the increased ISA allowance will affect savers, and more on the 2009 Budget announce...
FT Money Show, 16 April 2009
16 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Will next week's budget bring any glimmers of hope for savers or mortgage-holders; and also, new rules may make it easier for pension-holders to inves...
FT Money Show, 8 April 2009
09 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Why savings and mortage deals are changing despite the Bank of England's decision to hold the base rate; how to invest in the green recovery; and coul...
FT Money Show, 3 April 2009
02 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
After Dunfermline, how safe are other building societies? Should you accept incentives to transfer your money out of your pension scheme? Plus, your g...
FT Money Show, 26 March 2009
26 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
CPI is up but RPI is down, so what do the inflation figures mean for your savings? And how do you tell when the stock market is turning? Matthew Vince...
FT Money Show update, 24 March 2009
24 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Alice Ross talks to Ian Armitage of HgCapital, a private equity group with $2.4bn of funds under management, about private equity investment trusts. H...
FT Money Show, 20 March 2009
19 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Could Lord Turner's bank regulation proposals make it harder to get a mortgage? And also, which cyclical stocks are on the road to recovery? Hosted on...
FT Money Show, 12 March 2009
12 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Brown hints at future tax breaks for savers - but what can you do in the next three weeks? How safe is your money when it's not in a bank? Plus...
FT Money Show update, 11 March 2009
11 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Vincent talks to Colin Dickie at Barclays Wealth about the risks and returns of structured products Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
FT Money Show update, 9 March 2009
09 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
A listener's question answered: How to invest money for your grandchildren? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show
05 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
How the Bank rate cut and quantitative easing affect you; improving your pension deal; and smart inheritance tax planning Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
FT Money Show
27 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What Northern Rock extra lending means; is it time to invest in India? and judging the safety of SIPPS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
FT Money Show update, 23 Feb 2009
23 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
How will Northern Rock's increased lending affect borrowers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money show, 20 February 2009
20 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
As savings rates fall further, we have some top tips on squeezing the most from your cash Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show update, 18 Feb 2009
18 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What should you do with your shares in Lloyds TSB and other banks? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 13 February 2009
13 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
How to keep your cash up with inflation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 6 February 2009
06 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Another UK rate cut, but why aren't new mortgages going lower? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 30 January 2009
30 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
A warning on the employer threat to company pensions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show update, 29 Jan 2009
29 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
A pension freeze - could employers stop contributing to company pensions? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show Update, 28 Jan 2009
28 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Unemployment insurance premiums are on the rise, and the criteria for eligibility are being tightened. Josephine Cumbo finds out why from the Associat...
FT Money Show Update, 27 Jan 2009
27 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
With instant access savings accounts so low, a new internet site offers to auction your precious cash to the bidder with the best rates. Will it work?...
FT Money Show, 23 January 2009
23 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What the second bank bail-out means for savings, mortgages and shares Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 16 January 2009
16 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Are financial companies tackling soaring complaints? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 8 January 2009
08 Jan 2009
Contributed by Lukas
UK interest rates are cut to their lowest, but will your mortgage be cheaper? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show: End of Year Special
18 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The FT Money Show team reflect on the highs and lows of personal finance in a tumultuous 2008, and look ahead to the prospects in a difficult 2009 for...
FT Money Show, 12 December 2008
11 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Loan rates fall, but can you get the headline deals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 5 December 2008
04 Dec 2008
Contributed by Lukas
How low can rates go? Will your lender pass on the Bank of England cut? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show on pre-Budget report
27 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Could salary sacrifice mean less to pay for high earners? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, PBR special, 24 November 2008
24 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the winners and losers from the new measures announced by Alistair Darling in today's pre-Budget report? Matthew Vincent talks to three tax ex...
FT Money Show, 20 November 2008
21 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Why millions may not have enough equity to remortgage their home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 13 November 2008
13 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Why there are now opportunities to cut your inheritance bill? After the interest rate cut, can you still get a cheap tracker-rate mortgage? Plus, some...
FT Money Show, 6 November 2008
06 Nov 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Will the base rate cut really be good news for borrowers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 30 October 2008
30 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Can you help your home hold its value in the property crash? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 23 October 2008
23 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Frozen in Iceland: what are the chances of getting your offshore savings back? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 16 October 2008
16 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
As the dust settles, how the UK bank bail-out affects you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money Show, 9 October 2008
09 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
What the bank rescue package means for savings, mortgages and investments Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
FT Money show, 2 October 2008
02 Oct 2008
Contributed by Lukas
With confidence in banks so low that they won't lend to each other, what hope do borrowers in the UK have of getting an affordable mortgage? Is this t...
FT Money show, 25 September 2008
25 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Where can investors find safety in the financial storm? Mortgage rates rise again - and it's not just first time buyers being priced out of the market...
Money Show 18 September
18 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
A special edition of the money show, focusing on the effects of the financial crisis on savers, mortgage-holders and shareholders. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Money Show 11 September 2008
11 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Have UK shares bounced off the bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 4 September 2008
04 Sep 2008
Contributed by Lukas
With house price indices diverging, which is the most reliable? Plus - one analyst calls the end of the equities bear market, and how to safeguard you...
Money Show 28 August 2008
28 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that if your bank loses your data, you might be entitled to compensation just for the stress? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
Money Show 21 August 2008
21 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Should you transfer your 'contracted out' pension fund? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 14 August 2008
14 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Should investors start reinvesting in the US? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 7 August 2008
07 Aug 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Could stamp duty concessions kickstart the housing market? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 31 July 2008
31 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is heating up savings rates again Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 24 July 2008
24 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Has the housing market hit rock bottom? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 18 July 2008
18 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The winners and losers from the Santander bid for Alliance and Leicester Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 11 July 2008
10 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
As expected the Bank of England has held base rates at 5%, so why are mortgage rates still moving all over the place? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Money Show 4 July 2008
04 Jul 2008
Contributed by Lukas
The rights and wrongs of bank's share issues: should you part with more cash? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Money Show 27 June 2008
27 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Housing market - with mortgage rates rising out of step with base rates, can it still be cheaper to buy than rent? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
FT Money show, 20 June 2008
20 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
This week: Savings rates of 7 per cent - but is it any good if inflation is rising? Investing in India - still a good idea? How a postcode lottery is ...
FT Money show, 13 June 2008
13 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation - how much of a threat is it to fund investors, and what are fund managers doing about it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
FT Money show, 6 June 2008
06 Jun 2008
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's show: Bradford & Bingley - is the buy-to-let lender an investment in ruins or an investment opportunity? Mortgage rates - why t...