Podcast Episodes

Starting young to save for retirement

The UK's banks haven't been able to agree who should pay compensation to customers who have had money fraudulently stolen from their bank accounts. U…

6 years, 11 months ago

Money Box Live: Leaving School at Sixteen

What are the career options available for 16 year-olds today and what are the financial implications? Whether it's college, some paid work or gettin…

6 years, 11 months ago

Hotel room investors face losing 'life changing' sums

People who put money into a UK-wide hotel room investment scheme have been told they’re likely to have lost their money. Northern Powerhouse Developm…

6 years, 11 months ago

Money Box Live: How To Retire Young

Could you save enough of your income and budget so tightly that you can afford to retire in your thirties or forties? A US movement called FIRE – Fi…

6 years, 11 months ago

Opposite-sex civil partnerships become law

In amongst this week's political upheaval, a date was set for opposite-sex civil partnerships to become law. The first ceremonies will take place on …

6 years, 11 months ago

Money Box Live: Mental Health & Money

Our expert panel take a look at the problems around mental health and money. From how to make your benefits work better for you, talking with banks a…

6 years, 11 months ago

What's next for QuickQuid borrowers?

The payday lender QuickQuid has entered administration. It follows an earlier announcement of plans to close its business in the UK where it was the …

6 years, 11 months ago

The Personal Finance of Comedy

You might think of comedians as up on a stage in a pub, but that's just one part of what the job entails today.

Social media, streaming services and …

6 years, 11 months ago

How to give yourself a pay rise

This week the decision was made to wind down the funds managed by ‘star’ manager Neil Woodford. Listeners have been in touch wanting to know what thi…

6 years, 11 months ago

Credit scores

Do you know what your credit score says about you? If you’ve had a breakup, make up, break down, spending spree or life shock in the last six years, …

7 years ago