Podcast Episodes

Why is the Bank of England raising interest rates into a recession?

The idea of the Bank of England raising base rate by 0.5 percentage points at the same time as warning about a long and painful recession would have been unthinkable a year ago.

But things have dram…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

Out of the holiday loop? Our overseas summer travel special - top tips for a successful trip

This summer has seen travel demand rebound and for many, it could be their first overseas jaunt since before the pandemic.

For that reason, there may be some rusty holidaymakers out there. But fear …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

How I became financially independent: An interview with The Escape Artist

In this special bonus This is Money podcast interview, Simon Lambert speaks to Barney Whiter, whose The Escape Artist blog helps others to try to achieve the same financial independence he has.

Bar…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Could you save enough to get financial independence?

Financial independence and retiring early sounds great, but could you sacrifice enough of your spending to get there?

The so-called Fire movement involves living a frugal live, saving as much of yo…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

What would you teach someone about money?

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

What will Boris's downfall, a new Prime Minister and Chancellor mean for the economy and our finances?

Boris Johnson finally came unstuck this week and resigned as Prime Minister after one scandal too many caught up with him.

Whatever you thought of the PM - and he certainly has the ability to divide…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

How to battle unfair charges from private parking firms… and win: The This is Money podcast

In recent times, private parking firms have come under scrutiny from motoring organisations, the Government… and This is Money.

Many motorists will have received a dreaded charge in the post and in…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Is scrapping a mortgage stress test a wise move right now?

A mortgage stress test designed to stop borrowers overstretching themselves will be scrapped, it was revealed this week.

The mortgage industry has long bemoaned this supposedly unrealistic test that…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

How will rapidly rising interest rates affect you?

Base rate has gone from 0.1 per cent to 1.25 per cent in the space of six months, in a flurry of rate rising that would have been considered unthinkable a year ago.

Yet, as the Bank of England deliv…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Are you saving enough for retirement? (And another state pension blunder)

Women have already been hit by a huge state pension blunder in recent years, but now it seems the DWP is messing up again.

After This is Money's Steve Webb and Tanya Jefferies exposed a £1billion wo…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago