Podcast Episodes

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’…

8 years, 1 month 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…

8 years, 2 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.

O…

8 years, 2 months ago

Will house prices rise or fall in 2018? (Podcast cut)

House prices are coming off the boil, but it is London and the South East that are suffering, while some regional cities do well.

But what happens nex…

8 years, 2 months ago

Will you get richer in 2018? From savings to house prices, we look at the forecasts

From savings rates, to property prices and the prospects for the UK economy, this week we take a look at what will (might) happen to our finances in …

8 years, 2 months ago

When facts cause friction: Tim Harford joins us for a special This is Money podcast on fake news and why statistics can be emotive

Facts are either right or wrong, right?

...wrong?

In this special episode of the This is Money podcast Tim Harford, presenter of the BBC series More or…

8 years, 2 months ago

Tim Harford special - the things that created our economy

Have you ever really thought about what it is that creates the modern economy?

These are the things that surround us and we interact with, or depend …

8 years, 3 months ago

The supermarket Christmas taste and value test (plus inflation, rates and house prices)

It’s time for the annual This is Money Christmas taste test – and our look at how the supermarket business is faring.

This year, the contenders are Sa…

8 years, 3 months ago

How to get an investing Plan B in case of a crash (Podcast cut)

It's been a decent year for investors and major stock markets around the world are trading near record highs.Things may continue to go up, but it alw…

8 years, 3 months ago

Can training your brain make you richer?

Could you train your brain to get richer?

Behavioural economics tells us that we regularly behave irrationally – and nudge theory has been used by go…

8 years, 3 months ago