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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 

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Money Clinic with Claer Barrett

Twenty-nine-year-old Faye has made some sensible investing decisions and … some more outlandish ones. Should this high-earning City worker, who’s dabbled in everything from cryptocurrency to novelty number plates, get a little bit more serious about how she invests? Presenter Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, is joined by Adam Walkom, co-founder of financial planning firm Permanent Wealth Partners, and Nimesh Shah, CEO of accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg. They speak to Faye about tax-efficient vehicles (such as like venture capital trusts), the six-figure salary tax trap, and why there’s nothing wrong with having a bit of fun investing.

Disclaimer: the Money Clinic podcast is intended as a general discussion about investing, and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions. 

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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Read more about the 60% tax trap here: https://on.ft.com/4i15aaU

Read Claer's tips about other ways to avoid the 60% trap apart from paying more into your pension: https://on.ft.com/41glLjC

For a primer in how VCTs work - and the pros and cons for investors - see this FT article: https://on.ft.com/41lhpYB

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: the high earner taking stock tips from ChatGPT

Software engineer Stephan has a problem. As an early backer of bitcoin, he has made a lot of paper profit from cryptocurrencies, which now make up about a fifth of his portfolio. But Stephan’s also a big believer in ethical investing, including green investments. Given the energy-intensive nature of bitcoin mining, how could he approach resolving this conflict? Podcast host Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, is joined by FT columnist and personal finance expert Moira O’Neill, and David Baxter, funds editor at the Investors’ Chronicle. Together, they discuss the true meaning of green investing, and how Stephan might simplify his investments (and save himself some admin…)

Disclaimer: the Money Clinic podcast is intended as a general discussion about investing, and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions. 

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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For a great read on the future of ESG in the Trump era, read this FT article: https://on.ft.com/41qB7lW

For more information about investing using Investment Trusts, read this FT piece by columnist Jonathan Guthrie: https://on.ft.com/3QMrGYQ

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: I’m an ethical investor – but I can’t kick crypto

Sixty-seven-year-old Paul invests using index funds. Over the years, his exposure to US tech stocks has helped him build up a sizeable retirement pot — but recent stock market volatility is making him worry.

Now that he’s no longer working, Paul wonders if he should diversify into other equity markets, consider buying bonds, or an annuity. But he is finding this is hard to do without looking at the bigger picture of his finances in retirement.

Financial Times consumer editor Claer Barrett is joined by Adam Walkom, co-founder of financial planning firm Permanent Wealth Partners, and Moira O’Neill, an award-winning journalist with a column in the weekend edition of the FT.

Disclaimer: the Money Clinic podcast is intended as a general discussion about investing, and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions.

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.

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If concentration risk is something that worries you, read this FT analysis: "How big is the stick market's 'America Bubble'?" https://on.ft.com/4ifFash

For a masterclass in how index funds work, do check out this episode from the Money Clinic back catalogue: 

'Investment Masterclass: The cheapest way to invest.' It's available on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/investment-masterclass-the-cheapest-way-to-invest/id287031335?i=1000582970471) and Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BDgn1dKL3JCkkjYwwbe2B)

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: I'm 67 - will US stocks crash my retirement?

Forty-nine-year-old Jane has always been careful to squirrel money away, and a recent inheritance has boosted her nest egg to £125,000. But there’s one problem: it’s all in cash. Now, with half an eye on retirement, Jane wants to start investing but is unsure about how to do this.

Presenter Claer Barrett hears from experts Emma Sterland, chief financial planning director at Evelyn Partners, and Investors’ Chronicle editor Rosie Carr. Together, they discuss how Jane might make the most of tax-efficient vehicles like the stocks and shares Isa, how a first-time investor could build a diversified portfolio, and why knowing your reasons for investing is so important.

Disclaimer: the Money Clinic podcast is intended as a general discussion about investing, and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions. 

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. 

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Read Claer’s recent column weighing up the likely effect of rumoured Isa reforms: https://on.ft.com/4hdLMX5

What’s going into your Isa this year? Read this guide about how to pick diversified investments by FT columnist Moira O’Neill: https://on.ft.com/4hcyKZP

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: I’m almost 50 – is it too late to start investing?

Matt started investing at just 22 with the help of his financial adviser father. Now, at 29, and with a wedding on the cards, he’s got an extra reason to be diligent about his money. Some of Matt’s stock picks (such as Glencore) haven’t been performing as he might like. Is it time to leave stock-picking behind, and focus on a more diversified approach?

Presenter Claer Barrett is joined by Adam Walkom, the co-founder of Permanent Wealth Partners, and Investors’ Chronicle editor Taha Lokhandwala, to discuss Matt’s situation. Adam and Taha disagree on the merits of stock-picking – but they’re in agreement about the concentration risk lurking within Matt’s portfolio.

Want more? Free links:

Read Moira O’Neill’s recent FT article about diversifying your stocks and shares Isa here: https://on.ft.com/4l0xrAk

Read FT columnist Simon Edelsten on how investors can build more resilient portfolios: https://on.ft.com/41YJWUn

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: I’m 29 – should I still be taking stock tips from my dad?

Fifty-eight-year-old Margo has amassed a very healthy retirement fund, in part by buying shares in Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company run by Warren Buffett. When even the ‘Sage of Omaha’ is reducing his exposure to certain US stocks, Margo wonders if it’s time for her to follow his lead and look to invest in other parts of the world. 

Presenter Claer Barrett, the FT’s consumer editor, is joined by not one but two FT columnists: Simon Edelsten, Partner at Goshawk Asset Management, and finance veteran and Skin in the Game columnist Stuart Kirk. Together, they chew over Buffett’s succession plans, the lure of Japanese stocks and why even Margo’s seven-figure portfolio could be particularly vulnerable to a market correction.

Disclaimer: the Money Clinic podcast is intended as a general discussion about investing, and is not intended as financial advice or any kind of investment recommendation. Everybody's financial situation is different. You should always do your own research before you make any investment decisions. 

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok. 

Want more? Free links:

Read this FT story about how Warren Buffett has reassured investors over Berkshire Hathaway’s record cash pile: https://on.ft.com/3RtjE7D

Read all about Stuart Kirk’s views on the US stock market in his latest FT column: https://on.ft.com/43yzQvH

Presented by Claer Barrett, produced by Mischa Frankl-Duval, with mix and sound design from Breen Turner and Joe Salcedo. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s head of audio.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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Investment Clinic: Should I keep betting on Warren Buffett?

In the first FT Money programme: why rattling windows, amongst other things, could cost you money; one of the UK's most successful fund managers launches a new product - at the age of 78; and listeners and readers questions on building society windfalls.
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FT Money show, 20 April 2007

This week: the true cost of estate agents' free home information packs; Should you switch energy supplier? Why stockbrokers are turning to spread betting. Plus split capital investment trusts demystified.
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FT Money show, 04 May 2007

This week: when interest rates rise why do savings rates lag so far behind? How much should your investment in ISAs have grown? And are the yields from bond funds and commercial property funds still attractive?
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FT Money show, 11 May 2007

In this week's show: how to get more bang from your holiday buck; are interest rate hikes hurting the property market? And, 10 years on, should you hold onto shares in former building societies?
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FT Money show, 18 May 2007

When FT columnist Miranda Green lost her father, she expected the grief to be long-lived. What she didn’t expect was that she would still be attempting to settle her father's financial affairs nearly a year later with multiple calls to banks, building societies, insurers and utility companies. 

In an episode which first aired last September, Miranda tells presenter Claer Barrett about her experiences dealing with inconsiderate call handlers and poor processes in the private sector. Claer puts Miranda’s concerns to Eric Leenders, the director of personal finance at UK Finance, the trade body that represents about 300 financial services organisations. What are they doing to address the problem? 

Want more? 

Listen to the second part of this series, Help! My parents are being targeted by scammers

Read Miranda Green’s article for free: Sadmin - the side hustle nobody wants

Services mentioned in the podcast: 

https://www.gov.uk/after-a-death/organisations-you-need-to-contact-and-tell-us-once

https://www.mylostaccount.org.uk

https://www.deathnotificationservice.co.uk

For more tips on how to organise your money, sign up to Claer's email series 'Sort Your Financial Life Out With Claer Barrett' at FT.com/moneycourse

If you would like to be a guest on a future episode of Money Clinic, email us at money@ft.com or send Claer a DM on social media — she’s @ClaerB on Instagram and TikTok.

Want more?

Check out Claer’s column, Widowed pensioners ‘could be owed thousands’ in UK state pension.

Listen to more episodes, such as How can I cut the cost of my insurance cover?, Can financial therapy change our relationship with money?, and more.

Presented by Claer Barrett. Produced by Philippa Goodrich and Laurence Knight. Our executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Sound design by Breen Turner and Samantha Giovinco, with original music from Metaphor Music.

Read the transcript of this episode which was first aired last September on FT.com

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