Ft Money Show

Coming soon to your Isa - shares from Aim. Investing for the very long term - what will the world look like in 2050? And the debate about gold - should private investors own it at all?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look at the changing face of buy-to-let lending. We also expose widespread confusion over the care fees cap - we look at what is and what is not included. And we look at the overseas companies on Britain's stock market in the week that two Russian-backed mining firms are removed form the FTSE 100 index  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A tumultuous week for banks and bankers - but what does it mean for savers and borrowers? One of Britain's best-known fund managers admits defeat in China. And in an era of low rates and austerity, what exactly is the point of National Savings & Investments  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More on how much and when you can contribute to your pension. House prices hit new highes - but how reliable are the indices that measure them? Plus a possible new way to finance long term care.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The FCA rules on promotion of alternative investments - what's in, and what's out. Jim O'Neill on the outlook for emerging markets and China. And how to invest in fine wine  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your company short-changing you out of your pension? How our inbuilt biases get in the way of rational investment decisions. And how to write a proper will  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bank of Ireland backs down - but should you be fearful of tracker mortgages? European companies that are defying the continental recession. And calling all petrolheads: how you can make money from classic cars  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Another mini-bond launches, but should you put your money in them? How to build your own house? And what's to become of the co-operative bank?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonds are awful, says Warren Buffett, but what is the alternative? How green investing has gone mainstream. And all the personal finance news from this week's Queen's Speech.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why almost half the UK’s 2.6m interest-only borrowers risk being unable to repay mortgages, are structured products a sensible way to manage risk – or simply a distraction? And a cautionary tale of investing in foreign property via self invested personal pension funds.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Would you buy a pension through a supermarket? How to make your charitable donations work harder for. And how more government support for banks will affect the savings and mortgage markets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Proper regulation at last for letting agents. The drastic sell-off in the gold price, and how to navigate the annuity conundrum.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Yields of 6 per cent on rental properties are tempting investors into the buy-to-let market. But is this the right time to invest? Chris Norris from the National Landlords Association joins FT Money to discuss this, banks stealing customer data and whether the Post Office can become a challenger to the big banks as it prepares to offer current accounts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest from Cyprus and how it affects UK savers. What is to become of the UK's state-run banks. And the mounting warnings about bonds and bond funds.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Whiting of the CIOT joins us for our FT Money special podcast on this year's Budget. We look at government help for homeowners, the new £10,000 personal allowance and how investing just got a bit cheaper and a bit easier.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We cover the debate over women and the state pension and we look at what is expected to be in the Budget. Finally, is computer-driven trading harming your investments?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it time to look afresh at bank shares? Day of reckoning for payday lenders, and do women make better investors than men?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week FT Money looks at Individual Savings Accounts indepth - from cash Isas to stocks and shares Isas. We look at where you should put your money, and the more unusual products that are eligible for Isas  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The stock market hits new highs - but can it last much longer? Stamp duty - it's one of the most unpopular taxes in Britain, but it's unwise to try to avoid it. And the taxman wages a new war on second home owners  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The future of long-term care - and how to pay for it. How to invest in Africa. And the results of an FSA mystery shopping exercise into bank advice  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.