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Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

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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.

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Financial Times

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Latest episode

Dec 19, 2025

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Episodes

Being fired, Budget reaction and rich people's problems 30.11.2017

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? 22.11.2017

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 16.11.2017

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 09.11.2017

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...

UK property prices, self build and pension transfers 02.11.2017

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? 25.10.2017

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 19.10.2017

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? 12.10.2017

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? 05.10.2017

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 28.09.2017

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? 21.09.2017

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 13.09.2017

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? 07.09.2017

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 31.08.2017

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? 24.08.2017

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? 17.08.2017

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? 10.08.2017

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 03.08.2017

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 27.07.2017

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 20.07.2017

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? 13.07.2017

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 mo...

HMRC hunts down tax cheats 06.07.2017

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? 29.06.2017

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 22.06.2017

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 15.06.2017

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.

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