Premium Bonds prize rate cuts - are they still worth it?
Premium Bonds have had their prize rate cut again the third time this year. With 24 million people holding £130bn in them, are they still Britain’s favourite savings product, or just ‘lottery-lite’? Holly Mead is joined by The Times’s George Nixon, financial planner Rosie Hooper, and NS&I’s Andrew Westhead to ask why it's happening and whether Premium Bonds still deliver more than just excitement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are green home upgrades worth it?
From solar panels to heat pumps, we’re told eco home upgrades will slash our bills and save the planet – but do they really add up? Holly Mead is joined by The Times’ Melissa York and Octopus Energy’s Nigel Banks to explore which improvements deliver real savings, how you can earn money from your energy, and why the benefits are sometimes about more than just pounds and pence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Everything you need to know about student loans.
Results day is around the corner - and so are student finance deadlines. Whether you're heading to uni, supporting someone who is, or just confused about how student loans actually work, this episode is for you. Holly Mead and accountant Arlyne Chinyanganya break down what student loans cover, how the interest on them really works, and whether paying them off early ever makes financial sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is money always a relationship minefield?
Why does money cause so many relationship rifts? In this episode of Feel Better About Money, Holly Mead is joined by The Times’ Rachel Mortimer and financial psychotherapist Vicky Reynal to look at why love and money are so often at odds, and how couples can find common ground. They look at how the financial 'blueprints' from our childhoods shape our attitudes to money, and how to make it work when two people have completely different approaches to spending or saving.Guests:Rachel Mortimer, Deputy Money Editor, The TimesVicky Reynal, psychotherapist and author of Money on Your Mind: The Psychology Behind Your Financial Habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The return of 100% mortgages - should you get one?
100% mortgages are back, but is it a financial fix or a gamble? Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Mansion House speech, Holly Mead and Sarah Tucker from The Mortgage Mum, break down what the proposed mortgage reforms could mean for first-time buyers. With permanent 95% mortgage deals and new 100% mortgages making a comeback, are we seeing real help for generation rent - or are we risking a return to 2008-style lending? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A weekly podcast for those who want to understand money better. A podcast from The Times and Sunday Times about what is possible. Presented by Holly Mead, an expert in personal finance, the podcast explores how money shapes our lives - from friendships and families to weddings, homes, and the daily challenges of saving and spending.Each week, Holly takes a single subject such as pensions or tax to test out with tried and tested experts, many from the Times Money team. The aim is simple: to give you the insights and information you need to make your money work better for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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