Self-certification loans, pensions and current account rules

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Self-certification loans, pensions and current account rules

FromMoney Clinic with Claer Barrett

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Aug 14, 2013

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Easier access to mortgages for the self-employed - but should we worry about reckless lending? How we can fix the looming pensions crisis? And the competition hots up in current accounts. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Aug 14, 2013

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The Financial Times Money Show brings you engaging insight into personal finance. Claer Barrett, her team and leading industry commentators dissect the week’s news and discuss how it will affect you and your pocket. Produced by Lucy Warwick-Ching.

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FT Money show. 26 Oct 2007: This week: pension planning: How a flexible annuity can deliver a higher income; inheritance tax: What to leave to your children - and how; Sharedealing and spread-betting: How the European 'Mifid' regulations will affect you, when they come ... by Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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FT Money show, 31 August 2007: This week: what???s the best place to invest a child trust fund? How parents and investors can buy into student property, plus why late payment of tax bills is now even more costly For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy by Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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FT Money show, 04 May 2007: This week: the true cost of estate agents' free home information packs; Should you switch energy supplier? Why stockbrokers are turning to spread betting. Plus split capital investment trusts demystified. For information regarding your data priva... by Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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FT Money show, 18 May 2007: In this week's show: how to get more bang from your holiday buck; are interest rate hikes hurting the property market? And, 10 years on, should you hold onto shares in former building societies? For information regarding your data privacy, visit ... by Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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FT Money Show, 17 Aug 2007: This week:tips on how to make and save money; which way mortgage rates are heading; and how you can pass on assets to future generations without passing on exorbitant tax and good news - bad news. For information regarding your data privacy, visit aca... by Money Clinic with Claer Barrett
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