Podcast Episodes

Is current account switching boom driven by cash carrots on offer from banks - or something else?

More than a million people switched current account last year - the second time it has ticked over the 1m mark.

So, who is winning the switching battle and is it all driven by people chasing a quick…

Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Should you avoid a 40-year mortgage? The rise of long-life loans

Published on 11 months ago

How much money are homeowners now making when they sell?

How much homeowners are making when they come to sell up is shrinking - new data shows home-selling profits are at its lowest point for nearly a decade.

This week, Simon Lambert, Georgie Frost and L…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

What’s gone wrong for the UK's finances, is it Rachel Reeves’ fault and how bad is it?

You have to feel for Rachel Reeves. After establishing a solid reputation in opposition, things haven’t gone to plan as Chancellor so far.

Her Autumn Budget led to widespread criticism over tax rise…

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Why aren't energy bills going down - and what to do if your smart meter goes mad

In a not very happy start to the new year, Ofgem's energy price cap went up on 1 January from £1,717 to £1,738.

Energy experts at Cornwall Insight say it will go up again in April - and by more than…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

A decade of the This is Money podcast in our special live epsiode

In a special epsiode, we hosted our first live podcast at our offices to celebrate a  decade of discussing Britain's personal finances.

Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce and Helen Crane talk t…

Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago

Going local with Alastair Humphreys - how to have a money saving adventure close to home

On this special bonus episode of the This is Money Podcast, Simon Lambert catches up with Alastair Humphreys about his quest to find adventure close to home.

Alastair, a genuine global adventurer, w…

Published on 1 year ago

What happened to our finances in 2024 - and what comes next in 2025?

Published on 1 year ago

Are we getting a fair deal on energy bills?

Published on 1 year ago

How rich do you feel - and does a £100,000 salary still make you wealthy?

How much spare cash do you have to spend? A new index shows we typically have £836 in disposable income each month.

That’s the amount of money you have left over to spend or save after taxes and bil…

Published on 1 year ago