FT Money Show, 16 April 2009

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most expensive. Between gifts, food and travel, people can end up spending a lot of money this year. The Financial Times' Marc Filippino talks with Claer about why people are feeling the pinch this seaso ... Show More

It’s been a rollercoaster week for both UK politics and our personal finances, with chancellor Rachel Reeves setting out tens of billions of pounds of tax rises in the Budget. But how will these new taxes be applied and what could they cost you? In a podcast recorded live at the ... Show More

Fifty-eight-year-old Margo has amassed a very healthy retirement fund, in part by buying shares in Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company run by Warren Buffett. When even the ‘Sage of Omaha’ is reducing his exposure to certain US stocks, Margo wonders if it’s time for her to ... Show More

Questions this week about how business owners can raise prices without turning off existing clients. Also, how to find a mentor and earn more media for your company? And if you had to choose: would you save an extra $2,000 a month for retirement or for a future home?Learn more ab ... Show More

One school of thought sees the possibility of a soft landing-- contingent on astute monetary policy.(If a formal recession is declared, will it be short-lived?)Today's Stocks & Topics: Jobs Report, Apple Yearly Event, The Dollar Under Attack, T - AT&T Inc., Bonds, Short Selling, ... Show More

A good week for the stock market, so is it time to pop the champagne? With stocks like Amazon, Netflix, Chipotle and Best Buy on the rise, is now the time to buy? And what does the panel think of Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s bank rescue plan? We tackle those questions, share ... Show More

The last few episodes have been pretty heavy, so how about some good financial news? Nicole shares three indications that the financial future is bright. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Join Moe and Javaid as they discuss the market action for last week and what to expect this week. Is the Magnificient 7 losing steam? Are small caps going to lead the way? What is floating rate debt and what sectors will benefit from falling interest rates?  

<p>The UK government has announced a package of reforms designed to boost pensions and increase investment in British businesses. A panel of experts explore the impact of this on your pots and what it could mean for your retirement.</p><p>The experts in this podcast are Nigel Pea ... Show More

Depending on hypothetical portfolio returns and individual income requirement forecasts, there will be various model assumptions. Today's Stocks & Topics: MO - Altria Group Inc., WDS - Woodside Energy Group Ltd. ADR, LNG - Cheniere Energy Inc., Jobs Report, XLE - Energy Select Se ... Show More

The main topic the week is everything you need to know about mortgages. There is also an update for savers and Martin explains a legal challenge to the UK and Scottish Governments' decision to cut the winter fuel payment.And the Tell Us got a huge response looking at what people ... Show More