Employee pensions, RDR and investing in racehorses

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Employee pensions, RDR and investing in racehorses

FromMoney Clinic with Claer Barrett

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Nov 29, 2012

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Should charges be clearer for workplace pensions? RDR is coming - we ask the FSA what it will mean for financial advice.
And horse racing - is there a way to profit that doesn't involve a better slip? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Nov 29, 2012

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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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Employee pensions, RDR and investing in racehorses

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