Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

Is divorce getting cheaper for high earners? Fund managers pressured to come clean on hidden costs. Fundsmith founder Terry Smith's top investment tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From stakes in crematoria to leasing dustbin vans...we profile the unusual tax-efficient investments that remain available in the UK, following the government's moves to close multiple loopholes. This episode also discusses how to not get caught by mortgage or insurance deals ending, and Brits' enduring love of buy-to-lets as pension proxies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Who is willing to pay for your data? Why MPs have rapped HMRC for its customer service. Which stocks will benefit from resurgent UK consumer spending? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As its Halloween, this Money Show discusses pension changes that promise more trick than treat, the "hammer horror" of auction house commissions, and why even companies with the growth profile of zombies can provide juicy dividends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How the pension needs of nannies will raise the bills for middle class parents. Investment trusts come under scrutiny. How to invest in the growing spending power of the Chinese consumer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT deputy personal finance editor James Pickford and guests discuss how the government is putting buy-to-let investors under stress, and how young people should plan their finances for a lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FT's Money Mentor looks at student money worries. Plus Steve Webb, the former pensions minister, answers questions on the new State Pension. And we delve into HMRC's plans for digital filing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity sportspeople can earn hundreds of thousands of pounds a week - but how do they make the good times last? Plus veteran investor Terry Smith tells us why he doesn't hold pharma stocks, and FT Money's new columnist Paul Lewis, presenter of Moneybox, tells us why he thinks Premium Bonds are a good bet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A trip to the hairdressers inspires FT Money editor Claer Barrett to delve into defensive shares. Plus we analyse the growing pensions drawdown market and take a look at the mini bonds market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leading economist and finance industry insider John Kay talks exclusively to the FT's Claer Barrett about what has gone wrong in the dark heart of the finance sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss the aftermath of 'Black Monday' in Chinese markets for private investors, and how the digital revolution is finally reaching the world of private banking Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a pension savings crisis looming and sweeping changes affecting the rules on how we spend and deploy our retirement savings, it's becoming ever harder to avoid the issue. Judith Evans talks to savers and pensions experts about how best to plan for retirement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we look at how to prepare for an interest rate rise plus how to make money from gold. And for the more adventurous investor, we examine the prospects for Chinese funds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast examines the dilemma of whether you should sell or rent out your home if you're offered a job abroad. Plus, we examine liquidity risks of income drawdown and the tax breaks on social investments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss some unusual investments that warrant investor caution, and the implications of a landmark ruling for those leaving a financial legacy to their families Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investors in farmland reap a rich harvest. Plus we look at the attractions and risks of angel investing and how the dividend tax could deliver a bumper year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT Money looks at the ups and downs of being a female breadwinner. We also discuss what China's market meltdown means for your investments and HMRC's latest crackdown on those it thinks have broken the rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How will the measures in the first Conservative Budget since 1997 affect your finances? Jonathan Eley unpacks the policy details with the help of Nimesh Shah, partner at Blick Rothenberg; Jason Butler, founder of Bloomsbury Wealth, and Claire Evans, partner at Deloitte. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Pickford and guests discuss the costs and challenges of building your own home, what those travelling to Greece should carry in their wallets, and the rise of community share offers to fund local projects Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss what Greek debt negotiations mean for European investors, making money from spare bedrooms and parking spaces, and what distinguishes guidance from advice for pension savers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Aim celebrates 20 years on the LSE, Claer Barrett and Professor Paul Marsh assess the risks. And Josephine Cumbo asks what more could be done to help UK pensioners access their pension cash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the summer wedding season approaches more of us are insisting on a pre-nup before we walk down the aisle. Are these legally binding? Plus we ask whether London can learn from Berlin in terms of rent controls and discuss pension freedoms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Merryn Somerset Webb makes a guest appearance on the show to talk about her column on the path to financial happiness. We also debate what the sell off of Lloyds shares means for investors and delve into anomalies in the tax system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we delve into the Queens Speech and how it could transform the UK's housing market. Plus what is the future for banks, and should you use a saftey deposit box in light of the Hatton Garden heist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the 30th anniversary of FT Money - we look back at three decades of investing. This week, new FT Money editor Claer Barrett also delves into the world of nanny tax and investing in wine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.