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Our aim is to help you understand money better. And that means understanding debt better. Is debt bad, or just a means to an end – like buying a house, a car, or a holiday? Should we be afraid of debt and if we have debts how best should we handle them? And we learn about how debt is seen by the banks, building societies and others, and how it forms part of what makes up your financial profile. All with the help of consumer rights expert, Martyn James.
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How to handle money conversations during Christmas
27:21|Holly and Lucy are joined by financial advisor Gianpaolo Mantini to discuss navigating tricky financial conversations during Christmas, tackling topics like debt, inheritance, and salaries.Guest: Gianpaolo Mantini, Chartered Financial Planner, Partner at Saltus.Contact Lucy and Holly at: moneyteam@thetimes.co.ukHow to build a successful side hustle
31:30|Hundreds of thousands of Britons now have a side hustle. So, this week, Holly is joined by tax expert Nimesh Shah who deep dives into the world of side hustles and shares tips and tricks to stay tax savvy as you boost your earnings with an additional income stream.Guest: Nimesh Shah, CEO at Blick Rothenberg Host: Holly Mead, Deputy Money Editor, The Times and The Sunday Times.Contact Lucy and Holly at: moneyteam@thetimes.co.ukHow to tackle energy bills!
26:40|With the cost of gas and electricity going up, what is the best way to save on your energy bills? The Times' consumer champion, Kat Denham joins Holly and Lucy to help make sense of your energy essentials.Guest: Katherine Denham, consumer champion, The Times and The Sunday Times. And if you have a money problem that you would like Katherine Denham to investigate email yourmoneymatters@thetimes.co.ukContact Lucy and Holly at: moneyteam@thetimes.co.ukHow to plan your pension!
36:21|The former Pensions Minister and pensions expert, Steve Webb, answers your questions and chats to Holly Mead about how to prepare for retirement. Guest: Steve Webb, Pensions Minister in the coalition government.Contact: moneyteam@thetimes.co.ukHow to handle a windfall
35:23|What would you do if you became significantly richer overnight? Stash it, invest it, put it in your pension or plan the trip of a lifetime...A financial windfall may seem like an uncomplicated blessing, but money gained of any size requires thoughtful management to maximise its full potential.Holly and Lucy look at what to consider with personal finance expert Sarah Coles.First Time Home Buyers & The Budget
38:47|Are first time home buyers possibly the most endangered species on the planet?Holly and Lucy welcome financial planner, Tracy Crookes to help you get house-buy ready!BONUS: The gender investment gap
23:37|In a paid partnership with Lloyds Bank this bonus edition sees Holly Mead joins the Managing Director of Pensions and Investments for Lloyds Bank, Jackie Leiper, to discuss the differences that still exist in women's wealth, and discuss the issues surrounding investing and your long-term finances.The gender investment gap, what is it, why is it a problem, and what drives it?The budget recovery plan!
44:36|Rachel Reeves’ first budget raised taxes by more than expected, borrowed more than predicted, and brought higher taxes on employers than forecast. But now, Holly is at hand with a podcast pick-me-up! It is time to get down to brass tacks as she is joined by experts whose job is to help you understand money better - tax analyst, Chris Etherington, pensions expert, Tom McPhail and Times Money editor, Jo Noble.