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Apr 2018
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Pensions for the self-employed, solar po...

Financial Times
About this episode
FT Money editor Claer Barrett and guests discuss the pros and cons of selling energy back to the grid if you have solar panels. Also, we give you ideas to get started on saving into a pension if you're freelance and finally Jason Butler, FT Money's Wealth Man on who to plan financially for life transitions before they happen.

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