Podcast Episodes

Will building more homes make house prices cheaper?

We have a housing crisis. That’s the message, loud and clear, and it was reiterated by the Prime Minister this week.

What’s the answer? Build more homes.

Or is it? Because once you start digging into…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Why it's time to raise interest rates (Podcast cut)

In this excerpt from the This is Money podcast, Simon Lambert outlines why he thinks interest rates should rise and Rachel Rickard Straus explains why savers need to switch to better deals and not ju…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

The slow motion crash on the High Street - and what Buffett learnt from his bet

Toys R Us and Maplin were sunk this week, investors are nervously watching Carpetright and Mothercare, and restaurants from Jamie Oliver’s, to Byron, and now Prezzo are closing their doors.

This week…

Published on 7 years, 9 months ago

Secret world of the credit ratings unmasked – and why it could be Isa, Isa baby this year

Just how does the mythical and bizarre world of credit ratings really work? How can you improve your score and what does the figure even mean?

On this week's podcast, personal finance editor Rachel R…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Will a world of rising interest rates make you richer?

Interest rates are going to rise in May, if you believe economists, but will things get better or worse for you if they do?

A few years ago, Mark Carney told us to enjoy the low inflation world while…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Buy, sell, or hold? What to do when stock markets tumble

Buy, sell, or hold? When stock markets take a tumble, it's decision time.

Investors got a shock this week, when the prolonged period without a stock market correction – dubbed the Big Calm – came to …

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Is it time to cut inheritance tax… or raise it?

The Chancellor asked for ideas for inheritance tax to be simplified this week, but should we even have a death tax at all?

It is highly unpopular, and some who argue against it say that taxing someon…

Published on 7 years, 10 months ago

Could a fraudster con you into handing over money?

Could you get duped into sending a fraudster thousands of pounds?

Many people think of course they wouldn’t, but then it happens to them.

In this week’s podcast Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Georgie F…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

What protects your pension when a company like Carillion collapses?

The collapse of Carillion this week brought how Britain runs itself into the spotlight, but it also left many workers wondering about their money.

And it's not just their wages that are a concern, th…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago

Are the state pension's days numbered?

Planning on relying on the state pension to keep you afloat in retirement? After listening to this week’s podcast, you might want to have a rethink.

On this episode, presenter Georgie Frost, consumer…

Published on 7 years, 11 months ago