Holiday spending, currency tips and retirement planning
Join Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles as they answer your holiday money questions, such as how to pay for your trip, get the best exchange rates and avoid overspending while you’re away. They also look at the real cost of holidays and how to plan ahead so you don’t come home with debt.Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, explains why holidays are a good time to think about retirement and how to check if you’re on track.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stock markets, oil prices and trade wars
Join Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles as they look back on a bumpy six months in the markets, marked by rising geopolitical tensions, trade disputes linked to Trump’s policies and a very public clash with Elon Musk. These events have stirred up oil prices and shaken investor confidence across the world. They break down what’s driving these shifts and share ideas on how you could shelter your investments going forward.Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, joins to talk about how to check if you’re on track with your pension, whether your investments are suited to your goals, and what a solid backup plan for retirement should include.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Experts reveal the biggest money mistakes made in divorce
Join Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles as they explore how to protect your finances from the fallout of divorce and smart steps to take both before and during a split.Talking pre-nups, emergency funds and mortgage debt, we break down practical ways to safeguard your money if your relationship breaks down. With the number of divorces jumping 28% in 2023, it's a timely reminder that even happily married couples should be prepared.Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, joins to explain the crucial role pensions play in divorce settlements, and the options for splitting them fairly.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Market volatility, house prices, and financial advice reforms
Join Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles as they explore what’s been moving markets and what big changes to financial advice could mean for your money.Trade tensions, investor sentiment, oil prices and shifting mortgage rules are all in focus, as the team breaks down what it means for markets and borrowers.Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at HL, explains how reforms to the advice boundary could help more people make better financial decisions, from investing spare cash to planning for retirement.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Living to 100: How much money would you need?
Are you financially prepared to live to 100? In this special episode, Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles explore how much money you might need to retire comfortably and support yourself through a longer life.Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis at Hargreaves Lansdown, breaks down pension adequacy, savings targets, and what the government's pension review could mean for your future. Topics include auto-enrolment, the state pension, and retirement planning essentials.Plus, financial planner Bradley Clark shares expert advice on how to make your money last a lifetime - however long that may be.This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re unsure what’s right for you, seek financial advice. Investments can go up and down in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Help us improve this podcast with our short, 10 question survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VB6HLCT).Our hosts Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles look at what's happening in the markets. In each episode they speak to the likes of fund managers and equity analysts to discover what's driving their portfolios, and their insight on what's happening in the world of investment. Plus unique sector guides, with interviews from guests across key industries.This podcast isn't personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investment rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.Produced by Elizabeth Hotson for Superbly Done Productions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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