MoneyWeek Talks

Improving the relationship between money and mental health is one of Clare Francis 's missions in her work at both Barclays and the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute.
It is also a personal story – Clare lost her husband to suicide in 2011. Ever since, she has been driven to improve how we deal with our mental health when it relates to money.
Clare, savings and investments director at Barclays, spoke to Kalpana Fitzpatrick about money and mental health, why Brits should start investing, and how to build long-term financial resilience.
Alongside her role at Barclays, Clare is a trustee of the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute, a charity whose mission is to help people with mental health problems protect themselves from financial difficulties and get out of debt.
This episode contains mentions of suicide. If you or someone you know needs support with their mental health, you can contact the Samaritans.
You can call them for free on 116 123, email them at [email protected], or visit samaritans.org to find your nearest branch.

Former Lioness Jill Scott shares her investing journey and discusses how she is working towards the ultimate goal of building wealth for her future.
Speaking to MoneyWeek’s Kalpana Fitzpatrick, Jill says while she has always had an eye on the ball, she has not focused enough on her finances. But now, as a retired professional footballer, she has turned her attention to investing and shares how it has been a real eye-opener for her.
Plus, she has some great life tips to motivate us all to hit our life goals. This episode is the inspiration you need to get up and get going.
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Fidelity's Tom Stevenson reveals his top three funds for 2026 for your ISA or self-invested personal pension.
He tells MoneyWeek's Kalpana Fitzpatrick why he is recommending these funds and how to decide what's right for you. Plus, he shares his views on why keeping exposure to UK and US equities matters in a well-diversified portfolio.

Investing can get a bad rap for being inaccessible. But it doesn't have to be that way, says Yana Shkrebenkova, CEO of Revolut Trading.
MoneyWeek's digital editor, Kalpana Fitzpatrick speaks to Yana about how fintechs can make investing more accessible, the importance of financial education, and why women may be better investors than men.

Ever wondered what your relationship with money is? Well, it could be a little more complex than you think - childhood experiences, the wrong influence, or simply not understanding how it works could be holding you back.
Financial psychotherapist, Vicky Reynal, talks to Kalpana Fitzpatrick about how you can change your money mindset, avoid arguments over money and how to come out of the guilt trap when it comes to spending your money.
This episode is therapy!