Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

In this week's show: Residential property: why buyers are resorting to 'gazundering' again. Tax-efficient investments: which is better - a pension or an Isa? Lower-cost funds: how investors benefit from a GBP300m VAT rebate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: The credit crunch hits Christmas: why card issuers are behaving like Ebenezer Scrooge with their credit limits. The gold rush: forget the yellow stuff - platinum is exciting some investors right now. The end of private equity? Is a lack of cheap borrowing facilities limiting the opportunities for private investors? Plus good news and bad news for cash-back deals. Hosted on Aca...

In this week's show: Bank shares: should investors sell or hold, as the credit crisis rolls on? Exchange traded funds: how new funds do more than track an index. Emerging markets: Dr Mark Mobius goes in search of small caps Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: Will the chancellor do a U-turn on capital gains tax changes? Should private investors buy into agricultural commodities? Is buy-to-let still a good investment as the housing market slows? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: pension planning: How a flexible annuity can deliver a higher income; inheritance tax: What to leave to your children - and how; Sharedealing and spread-betting: How the European 'Mifid' regulations will affect you, when they come into force in November Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: is it time to get out of commercial property, as property prices and fund values fall? will the regulatory shake-up of financial advice give you a better deal? and some good and bad news on mortgage rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: Pre-budget report special - what chancellor Darling's changes to inheritance tax and capital gains tax will mean for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: ethical funds - how to check if you might be invested in Burma; mixed news on cashback cards; and a guide to timing investments in collective funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: should you rely on private medical insurance or NHS provision? mixed news on credit cards; and the pros and cons of split capital invesment trusts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: a guide to low-cost trackers in uncertain markets; planning tips for your tax return; and mixed news for First Direct customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: the best use of cash when savings rates top 7 per cent; How your postcode can affect your pension income. Plus where to find car insurance quotes you can trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: why banks are taking a closer look at who they are lending to; new ways to profit from oil prices, as shares remain volatile; plus how writing a will can save you tax - and benefit your pet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: what???s the best place to invest a child trust fund? How parents and investors can buy into student property, plus why late payment of tax bills is now even more costly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: is releasing equity from your home really a good idea? The latest developments on the expansion of home information packs; How new regulations will affect smaller financial advisers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week:tips on how to make and save money; which way mortgage rates are heading; and how you can pass on assets to future generations without passing on exorbitant tax and good news - bad news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: is this really the end of mortgage exit fees? how paying on a card abroad can cost you dear; the rise in insurance premiums after the recent floods; and will investment boards stick to their pledges to buy back shares? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: Do hedge funds really protect against market volatility? Why the OFT is taking banks to court over charges; and is now the time to snap up a place in the sun? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show: Is the UK's love affair with commercial property over? Do widening investment trust discounts signal a buying opportunity? plus save tax and ease your conscience with charitable giving Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the Money Show clears up the confusion about self-invested personal pensions or SIPPS; examines the pros and cons of 25-year mortgages; asks if consumers should be investing in pharmaceutical stocks; and looks at the impact of the strong pound on investing in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: How green is your wallet? We look at the eco credentials of bank accounts and credit cards; and the price of property funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: how to protect your property against flood damage. Is the bottom falling out of the buy-to-let market? Plus divorce at the supermarket - is there anything that Tescos won't sell? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: how to get a piece of the private equity action. The Chinese bubble - what would a stock market correction mean for emerging market funds? Plus the latest money news, including the pros and cons of switching current accounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Vincent, editor of Investors Chronicle, presents the long and short of long-short funds. Can investing in climate change make a difference to the planet and your pocket? And how giving up smoking can cut the cost of your insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Budden, the FT's personal finance editor, and Matthew Vincent, edior of Investors Chronicle on whether bonds now are a good buy; Do 100 per cent mortgages make sense; The Zopa lending model unravelled. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: Protecting your home for less, looking after your profits plus advice on how to insure your art collection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.