Ft Money Show

Investors will no longer be banned from transferring out of their final salary schemes. Borrowers are turning to bridging loans but what are the best deals? And where in the world is the best place to retire?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the Eurozone debt crisis continues, which are the safest banks for your money? Could your pension contributions result in a nasty tax bills? We explain how you could be affected. And how to beat the VAT rise and grab yourself a post-Christmas bargain?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How would an Irish bail out affect private investors in the UK? Can private investors ever get market timing right? And interest only mortgages - where can you still get an affordable loan?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can investors inflation proof their assets? Millions of savers are coming off fixed-rate deals this year - but are there any good new products out there? And, if you're looking for a ski chalet, we discuss the best places to buy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Santander is continuing its dominance of the UK high street - are savers benefiting? We offer tips to tenants and landlords. And, how to make your home more energy efficient, before the government cuts incentives  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The government is introducing Junior Isas but savers are finding it hard to get a good deal in the current market. Where are the property buyers coming from? And is silver the new gold?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's government spending review could hit your pocket hard. Some good news for homeowners looking to remortgage. And, if you want to save more than £50,000 a year for retirement we look at the best pension alternatives.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The government announced a big reduction in the amount that people can save into their pension and still get tax relief. Investors are being urged to put money market funds in their Sipps and Isas. And if you are bitten by the gold bug, how should you invest?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week the Money Show looks at strategies to avoid the child benefit cuts, and other investment vehicles for children’s funds, whether bond investors should seek safer havens and whether new mortgage lending rules will hit the wealthy  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to get a decent rate on your cash Isa, the latest on house prices and are the newest financial mobile applications any good?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is it worth transferring your personal pension? We look at the exit charges that can make all the difference. Plus - high-earners' tax bills, and how to get a buy-to-let mortgage.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why are high street banks so keen to talk about investment bonds? Can property buyers think about new-build again? Plus the IC at 150.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest news on the tax bill debacle, whether investing in corporate bonds funds is still a good idea, and where are the best places overseas to draw your pensions?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Which high street banks get the most customer complaints? Bad funds are merged into good ones, so how can we tell how they are performing? And why it pays to be in a detached house.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Interest rates could rise sharply if inflation gets out of control - so how can savers find the best deals? Not all absolute return funds are making absolute returns - we look at why. And could being too near to a shop or a pub prevent you getting a mortgage?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheap tracker mortgages - why there's no need to get them while stocks last. Inflation proofed savings are here again. And cautious managed funds - why it turns out that data providers can't get their facts right  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can house sales be increasing when mortgage approvals and house prices are falling? When is a cautious managed fund not a cautious managed fund? And what should parents of students be doing: renting or buying universtity digs?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do banks shareholders have much to shout about? Banks have also been cutting their mortgage rates, but will applicants for interest only loans get a look in? And even when you're on your holiday, can you bank determine how good a time you have?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We examine new proposals for lower pension contributions and a longer working life. Will you learn to love your bank? Metro Bank reckons you will. And will your holiday-home become less tax efficient?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Where to put your money now index linked certificates have disappeared. What should you do with your pension fund, while the government consults on new annuity rules? And where will you find an investment property offering a rental yield of more than 6 per cent?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.