Ft Money Show

New research says it's possible for younger investors to build up a million pound Isa portfolio - and in this week's podcast Claer Barrett and guests tell listeners how to do it. Also, Kate Beioley talks about how freelance workers can use flexible Isas to smooth out the lumps and bumps in their income, and Moira O'Neill of interactive investor discusses how to set up a stocks and shares Isa. And last but not least James Max, FT Rich People's Problems columnist reveals what it's like to work at an investment bank.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you cashed in your retirement savings under the pension freedoms rules? If so, are you one of the many UK pensioners who have found that the freedom to do what you want with your savings is not delivering quite what you had wished for? FT Pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo debates the issues with fellow guests Steve Webb of Royal London, Claire Walsh of Schroders and Malcolm McLean of Barnett Waddington.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT money editor Claer Barrett is joined by Money Mentor Lindsay Cook to discuss cracking your credit score – including why yours might be worse than you think – and Mike Tuckett from Transport for London, who shares some staggering stats about contactless travel. Bobby Seagull, of University Challenge fame also stops by to sound off about football signs.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From rental fees to who owns your financial data - the FT analyses this week's personal finance news and gives you the lowdown in downloadable form. Claer Barrett, FT Money editor, and guests discuss letting agency fees, 'made up' figures in a fintech advert and pension problems for the older generation.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what every female needs to know about her finances. From practicing 'financial self defence', getting started in investing and bridging the gender pay and pensions gap, this special edition of the FT Money podcast covers all these issues and more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This special edition of the FT Money show is dedicated to examining the far reaching effects of the loan charge on 100,000 freelance contractors in the UK. Claer Barrett, the FT Money editor, and Emma Agyemang, the FT's tax reporter, talk to individuals facing huge tax bills, and get the inside story from independent tax experts and the politicians who are calling for the law to be changed.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett on the latest finance tips for freelancers ahead of the tax deadline. Plus Paul Lewis, the Moneybox presenter reveals the hidden pitfalls of staying with the same home insurance provider year on year. And finally professor Elizabeth Emens on how tips to help you cross off more things on your financial to-do lists.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Money Digital editor Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests discuss what open banking is, why it was launched and which are the best apps for consumers. Plus we delve into exactly why despite the hype around the launch, just one in four people have heard of open banking.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's bumper podcast offers listeners the chance to compete against the FT investment experts. Plus FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to a man who quit his corporate job and took a huge change of career direction. Also on the show is Lindsay Cook, the FT's Money Mentor, on zero per cent credit card deals. And finally, as the Royal Mint launches a new range of collectible coins, we ask if they are ever a good investment.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guest presenter Bobby Seagull of University Challenge fame present a special New Year's edition of podcast packed with tips and ideas for managing your cash in the year ahead, featuring the "financial resolutions" of a host of FT commentators   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett talks to Merryn Somerset Webb about how investors can take advantage of choppy markets. Plus, we highlight the winners and losers of the FTSE 100 stocks and is the small claims court a better bet than the ombudsman service?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT Money editor Claer Barrett investing beyond Brexit - what action should you consider to ride out the volatility. Plus as Christmas approaches, what is this year's must have party accessory and will you be buying a present for your child's teacher this year?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss how tough it is for first time buyers to get onto the property ladder if they don't have help from mum and dad. Plus, the pensions dashboard - it's finally arrived, so what should we make of it. And Rich People's Problems columnist James Max tell us why he's happy to pay though the nose for old fashioned banking.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've devoted this week's Money Show podcast to examining the changing relationship between financial advisers and their clients. Over the past month, more than 400 of you have bared your financial souls to us, completing FT Money's detailed survey about financial advice - covering what you most want to ask an adviser for help with. Claer Barrett and guests discuss what you love and hate about the advice profession.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss Black Friday deals and talk about the campaign to reduce the state pension age for women born in the 1950s. Plus we take another look at investment trusts and whether small companies could bring investors high returns.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss the phenomenal success of the Money Diaries - an online website that has enabled women around the world to anonymously share their financial spending secrets. Plus we hear from a former banker turned entrepreneur who has set up a company to help women take control of their money.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lucy Warwick-Ching and guests debate what it means to be refused access to credit, why HMRC is repaying fines it levied for unpaid tax, and how a volatile stock market has lead to Lord Lee selling some shares.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss how the chancellor's budget will hit your pocket. Is the new income tax change really as good as it sounds? And how will it affect you if you're self employed or a landlord. Finally, we unpick the pension contribution rules and spell out how much you can contribute.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FT money editor Claer Barrett is joined by Money Mentor Lindsay Cook to discuss the perks and pitfalls of company share incentive schemes and columnist Jason Butler stops in to talk curbing Christmas shopping enthusiasm. Finally, why FT Money wants to know what you really think of your financial adviser.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claer Barrett and guests discuss why people are using their homes as piggy banks and what they are doing with the extra money. Other topics of debate include why more and more investors are sitting on cash rather than putting their money into the stock market, and how to get more women to engage with their finances.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.