Rising costs are having an impact on almost everyone, but that impact is very different for different social groups. Is anyone managing to make a difference to their own budget, however small? Whether they be high earners or low income households, how are people taking control of their finances?
Felicity Hannah meets Peter who lives alone in a rented fla ... Show More
Oct 1
Money Box Live: Rising rents troubling tenants
Being a tenant can be pricey — and it’s only getting pricier. Private rents rose by almost six per cent in the year to July, and while the pace may be slowing, the average UK rent still stands at over £1,300 a month. So what does that mean for the millions of people living in pri ... Show More
28m 43s
Jan 2021
Ask Paula: If I Were to Interview Suze Orman Again Today, How Would It Go?
#294: Jeffrey is curious: if I were to interview Suze Orman today, would I agree more or less with her thoughts on the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement?Matt wants to know: if a property cash flows really well, is it worth paying significantly more than the appr ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2023
Cost of living: Hospitality
We all know a coffee shop, a restaurant, a greasy spoon, a pub or a fine dining eatery that has closed in the last few months. But why, after two years of forced closures because of the coronavirus pandemic, are hospitality businesses closing now? Leanna Byrne speaks to hospitali ... Show More
18m 53s
Jun 2024
Is there a penalty for being single?
Why does being on your own seem so expensive? The number of unmarried, divorced, widowed or unattached people is growing worldwide. But figures suggest it is more financial costly to be single, while couples and families benefit from paying less per person. Whether it is the pack ... Show More
17m 29s