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AJ Bell Money & Markets — 409 episodes

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Is the AI bubble a re-run of the dotcom boom and bust?

2

Retired? Here’s whether to spend your ISA or pension first

3

Tolls to Trade: Trump flips on 20% toll tax

4

Premium Bonds odds are stacked against you

5

Investment Trust Show: Are the tides changing in favour of investment trusts?

6

Taylor Swift and the financial benefits of marriage

7

The tax grab: Is your cash at risk?

8

Deep Dive #10 What UK investors must know before investing overseas

9

SpaceX IPO as it happened

10

ChatGPT goes public: what the OpenAI IPO means for investors

11

The £800,000 cost of a decent retirement

12

Investment Trust Show: How trusts stack up against fund siblings

13

More turmoil for BP as new chairman is ousted

14

The £131m cost of the M&S cyber attack

15

Deep Dive #9: Why everyone should care about investment income

16

The scary link between politics, oil and your bills

17

Cash ISAs are booming: why savers are piling in

18

Investment Trust Show: Finding income in unexpected places

19

Cathie Wood: How to invest for 2026

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How can we help more people to invest?

21

Greggs, Domino’s Pizza & Asda: Why they’re pivoting

22

Deep Dive #8: Making your pension last and navigating inheritance tax changes

23

Markets rally after Iran ceasefire – What it means for your money

24

Investment Trust Show: Meet two standout performers

25

Markets surge and everything you need to know about SpaceX

26

Deal or no deal? Conflict drives oil volatility and UK inflation

27

Oil shock: the impact on your money, mortgage and next holiday

28

How ISA millionaires are investing their money

29

The Big Sell-Off Explained: How to Protect Your Money

30

Investment Trust Show: How fund managers handle “sin stocks”

31

Tariffs fail to knock markets and Meta strikes $60bn AI chip deal with AMD

32

The British Stock Riding the SpaceX Boom

33

Investing in weight-loss drugs, and why everyone’s talking about student loans

34

Space X buys Xai, a new boss for Disney and why NS&I premium bonds are so popular

35

Investment Trust Show: Getting rich from healthcare

36

Gold glitters, rates loom and Ryanair costs rise

37

Buy and sell ratings on stocks: do they ever work?

38

Deep Dive #7: How to invest if you're afraid of Market crashes?

39

Record market highs, Scottish Budget changes, ISA rumours and our Rightmove obsession

40

The FTSE 100 passes 10,000 and is 2026 the year of the Mega IPO

41

Investment Trust Show: What 2026 might hold for tech and is private equity worth a spot in your portfolio?

42

Stock market winners and losers of the year, and investing in a market downturn

43

Nvidia chips to China, Warner Brothers bidding war, cash ISA shake-up explained and secret spenders revealed

44

Why Google has become king of AI, Budget fallout, and major news for UK banks

45

Investment Trust show: outlook for gold and copper, potential safe havens if the stock market falls

46

Breaking down the Budget: Cash ISA cuts, Lifetime ISA changes, dividend tax hikes and more

47

Should you worry about a stock market crash? This is what Terry Smith has to say

48

Deep Dive #6: Are active fund managers a dying breed?

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No change to pension tax free cash, the FTSE 100 nears 10,000 and can Tesco’s old boss turn around Diageo?

50

Tax hikes, M&S fights back, and why the robots are coming

51

Investment Trust Show: can big dividends make up for weak share price performance? The challenges facing renewable energy and infrastructure trusts.

52

The latest from the US market as big names like Microsoft and Alphabet post earnings. Plus, US interest rates cut, Elon Musk’s pay package and the Royal Mint on gold

53

Inflation joy: good news for pensioners and borrowers

54

AI boom – a bubble or just the beginning? UK growth and inflation forecasts and pensioner scam warning

55

AI fever, how B&M lost its way, and compensation for motorists

56

Investment Trust Show: Making money from UK stocks, activists, and endowment investing

57

Shutdowns, Sausage Rolls and GSK CEO steps down

58

Nvidia splashes the cash, Greggs opens a pub, and alternative ways to pay for university

59

Deep Dive #5: Does Rachel Reeves have a bond market problem?

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Interest rates, State Pension to rise, Alphabet joins $3 trillion club, Trump’s TikTok deal and where fund managers see value

61

Pile the pounds on your pension, plus mining mergers and rare earths

62

Inflation and economic reshuffles in the UK, scandal at Nestle and the latest on Trump and the Fed

63

US trade deal with Japan as earnings season kicks off, pensions and IHT plans confirmed, and 24-hour trading on the LSE

64

Inflation on the rise, FTSE hits 9,000, and the Chancellor announces sweeping reforms to financial services

65

OBR report fuels tax rumours, Trump tariffs update and will investors lose patience with Elon Musk?

66

Investment Trust Show: Income special and the quest to make five times your money

67

New rumours about Cash ISA allowance cut, and paying tax as a Vinted seller

68

Markets on edge, Bitcoin on the balance sheet, and the rise of Rosebank

69

Deep Dive #4: How to invest like Warren Buffett

70

A peek inside the minds of expert investors and where next for AIM as it turns 30

71

UK tech takeover targets, a weakening labour market and the winter fuel payment u-turn

72

How much money you need in retirement and brighter prospects for UK commercial property

73

Investment Trust show: AI stock picking, Fundsmith’s small cap strategy, and an alternative spin on the defence sector

74

Trumps pause on EU tariffs, UK growth back in the spotlight and how to prep for a meaningful retirement

75

Counting the cost of Marks & Spencer’s cyber-attack, and AstraZeneca versus GSK

76

Trade deals, rate cuts and filling Warren Buffett’s shoes

77

How tariffs are impacting companies and why activist investors aren’t necessarily villains

78

Investment Trust Show: how trusts fared in the market sell-off and recovery, opportunities in Asia, and the boring side of tech

79

Market rebounds, first 100 days of Trump’s second term and State Pension underpayment scandal.

80

Tesla, Netflix, Premium Bonds, gold prices and tariff turmoil continues

81

Tariff turmoil, Tesco warns of price wars and an update on AJ Bell funds

82

Deep Dive #3: How to make the most of the pension freedoms

83

Everything investors need to know about the global market sell-off

84

Investment Trust Show: investing in financials, mining and smaller companies, and how and why trusts borrow money

85

Tariffs unsettle markets and tax year end tips

86

Spring Statement special: What Rachel Reeves’ economic plans mean for your money

87

Deep Dive #2: Artificial Intelligence

88

US recession fears mean a Trump slump, UK supermarkets gear up for price wars and gold reaches record highs

89

Surviving the market turmoil, how to get the most from an ISA, Alliance Witan’s debut results

90

Markets rattled by trade war fears, a deep dive into BAE and what next for Greggs

91

Investment Trust Show #12: how to pick a trust, why European markets are racing ahead, best and worst performers, Greencoat UK Wind deep dive

92

Apple’s big investment plans, BPs net zero reset, energy bills to rise, and top dividend investment trusts to watch

93

UK bank results, a surprise jump in inflation and are Elon Musk's politics starting to hurt his business interests

94

Deep Dive #1: How to protect your money from the rising tax tide

95

UK interest rate cut impact, what’s behind the FTSE 100 rally and Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI

96

How tariffs shock markets, Alphabet’s big challenge, and why we want to see changes to the Lifetime ISA

97

Investment Trust Show #11: Fighting off activist investors and the attractions of Japan

98

US tech selloff, taxpayer frustrations, Guinness selloff denied and emerging market insights

99

Markets brace for Trump 2:0, FTSE 100 hits new record high, regulators under pressure as the UK goes for growth

100

UK inflation in surprise fall, Chancellor comes out fighting and warnings from BP, JD Sports and PageGroup

101

The big investment trust vote, UK retail’s tough outlook and the future of Lifetime ISAs

102

What worked and what didn’t for investors in 2024, outlook for interest rates and water bills to rise

103

The cost of Christmas, car finance compensation and big UK stock market changes

104

Outlook for US shares in 2025, two years of ChatGPT and £50 car insurance saving

105

Investment Trust Show #10: Star performers Brunner and Manchester & London, and investing in stars and stripes

106

Automakers face targets and tariffs, FCA calls for crypto rules, and tax rebate scams rise

107

Why everyone’s talking about Nvidia again, UK versus US retail challenges, and AJ Bell boss on improving the landscape for pensions and ISAs

108

Budget business backlash, interest rate cut fallout and ETFs inflows and Bitcoin both breaking records

109

Trump, Tariffs, Budgets and Biscoff – what the big events mean for savers and investors

110

Investment Trust Show #9: The China recovery, Scottish Mortgage underperformance, and the lowdown on VCTs

111

Budget reaction: what the announcement means for pensions, savings, investments and personal finances

112

The good, bad and ugly of earnings season plus what to consider ahead of the US elections

113

Why UK inflation is in good news territory and the future for weight-loss drug companies

114

Google’s break-up threat and why US markets have performed badly for UK investors

115

Investment Trust Show #8: Investing in private equity, finding income and exploring Baillie Gifford’s Monks trust

116

The fight against scams, investing in Wetherspoons, and money still flooding into Cash ISAs

117

China leads share rally, tax traps for high earning parents and £1.4 billion in unclaimed child trust funds

118

Why US interest rate cuts matter around the world, big warning for cash savers, and the outlook for Rolls-Royce and Primark

119

State pension changes, potential capital gains tax shake-up and how Apple’s shares move before and after iPhone launches

120

Market wobbles, Nvidia concerns, Nick Train on Rightmove’s takeover interest, and your pension questions answered

121

Investment Trust show #7: The big charges debate, F&C on the summer market slump, and why investors are paying a premium for 3i Group

122

Magnificent Seven disappointment rattles markets, sub-4% mortgages return and a new direction for Reckitt

123

Investing in gold, tech sector sell-off, and a fund manager’s take on housebuilders, EasyJet and ITV

124

Barclays spending data, housebuilder updates, US Q2 results preview, and why PageGroup’s profits warning matters

125

UK stocks soar on election landslide, Fed comments excite markets again, Nike’s big stumble

126

Investment Trust show #6: Tech sector, activist investors and the outlook for property

127

A-Z of pensions, Nvidia and big tech’s rollercoaster week, Shein IPO and investing in Asia

128

Inflation hits target, Nvidia’s market surge, political promises unveiled, and making UK markets more attractive

129

What the election manifestos mean for your money, Apple Intelligence and Raspberry Pi’s IPO pop

130

Deferring the state pension, retail sector recovery and the art of investing in smaller companies

131

Investment Trust show #5: Why certain investment trusts trade at a discount, City of London deep dive and trusts versus funds

132

Royal Mail deal completes first hurdle, global markets pull back and why state pensions are back in the news

133

General election market reaction, UK inflation, Nvidia's surge, FCA targets finfluencers and the future of the UK ISA

134

Meme stock revival, better deals for gas and electricity, and concerns around ultra-long mortgages

135

Disney, Wetherspoons, Apple, housing outlook and mining opportunities

136

Investment trust show #4. Finding bargains, role of the board, Ruffer deep-dive and why the regulator is looking at private equity

137

FTSE keeps fizzing despite Fed rate stall, and why HMRC is paying back a record amount for overcharging on pension withdrawals

138

Record-breaking UK stock market, Tesla on the comeback trail, helping first-time buyers get on the property ladder

139

Taylor Swift scams, Royal Mail takeover and latest twist to Woodford scandal

140

US path to pivot takes a detour, UK “financial lives” improve and is China still investible?

141

Disney fights off activist investor, everything about the new British Savings Bond, and a stark warning for the UK stock market

142

Investment trust show #3. Exploring dividend heroes, the rise of JPMorgan Global Growth & Income, options for investing in the UK, and why the renewable energy sector has been a letdown

143

Natwest sale, Trump’s float, Waspi update and new first-time buyer mortgage

144

Rate cut optimism, Scottish Mortgage manager speaks, Nvidia’s big move and how to get the most out of ISAs

145

The rise of Temu, where next for inflation and interest rates, and a probe into pet care costs

146

Budget special: tax cuts, pros and cons of the new British ISA, and good news for parents

147

Investment trust show #2. What to do if a fund manager underperforms, getting under the bonnet of Nick Train’s Finsbury Growth & Income, and why so many trusts are merging

148

Housebuilders under scrutiny of watchdog, tech stocks in focus and why Disney’s in the doldrums

149

Nvidia soars, HSBC sinks after China hit, Fundsmith’s Terry Smith talks weight loss drugs, and former Dragon Sarah Willingham on tough time for hospitality

150

Everything you need to know about Microsoft, the big Nvidia versus Arm challenge, and what the latest inflation and GDP figures mean for interest rate cuts

151

Magnificent Seven updates, McDonald’s, US dividend investing and why your retirement pot might need to get bigger

152

Investment trust show #1. Future of Scottish Mortgage, sources of generous income, finding bargains and why smaller companies could have a good year

153

Markets hit by interest rate decision, Microsoft and Alphabet fail to win over investors, Elon Musk’s odd behaviour, and finding opportunities among UK mid cap stocks

154

US markets hit new record high, Netflix enjoys growth spurt, Tesla disappoints, and plans to stamp out hidden fees

155

Inflation in shock rise, Red Sea troubles, Premium Bond rate is cut and Allianz manager on tech sector

156

A Christmas cracker for some UK retailers, Boeing shares fall after door blowout and Bitcoin ETFs given green light by US regulator

157

Listeners share their early retirement stories, FTSE 100 turns 40, Evenlode manager on AI, and good news for mortgage rates

158

Red Sea oil price fears, inflation’s latest drop, the top stocks of 2023 and investor outlook for 2024

159

Santa rally starts early for stock markets on shift in interest rate policy, Boots and Shein IPO rumours, and why the renewable energy space has been a tough place to make money

160

Finding value among US stocks, bitcoin and gold jump, GameStop’s latest disappointment, and the truth about thematic investing

161

Greenwashing, Rolls Royce, small caps and NS&I rate cuts

162

What the Autumn Statement means for consumers, businesses and markets, the Government’s Tell Sid plan to sell its stake in NatWest, plus the latest on Nvidia and OpenAI

163

Good news on inflation, the quest to retire early, and why India is catching investors’ attention

164

Peak interest rates, Christmas spending woes, UK property with AEW and WeWork’s fall from grace

165

The good, bad and ugly of earnings season plus why October’s been such a bad month for stocks and shares

166

Bond yields, Barclays, property fund closure and more pensioners being taxed

167

Important development with inflation, the impact of frozen tax bands and where next for the state pension?

168

Fed signals end to rate hikes, luxury goods stocks slump after weak LVMH earnings, and oil higher after Israel attacks

169

Big incentives to switch bank accounts, why a sell-off in government bonds have troubled markets, and should you pay for social media networks?

170

ISA simplification, property stock wobbles and a mixed forecast for retailers

171

Positive news on inflation, a surge in profit warnings, and does Frasers hold the key to Shein’s UK growth plan?

172

Why the oil price has shot up, consumer rights as Wilko collapses, and what a surge in shoplifting tells us about consumer finances

173

Wilko’s collapse, M&S back in the FTSE 100, Barratt Homes blames Trussonomics for slump in demand and UK listing rule changes

174

NatWest boss quits, Greek wildfires, parents raiding kids’ savings and emerging market recovery

175

Cooling inflation boosts UK stocks plus US banks enjoy a rate hike bonanza

176

Why Jeremy Hunt’s pension plan has flaws, how teenagers manage money and the attractions of investing in Vietnam

177

Govt crackdown on greedflation, US-China tensions, bumper tax on savings and Tesla’s record deliveries

178

New boss leads a turnaround at Rolls-Royce and Ocado in focus after Amazon bid rumours

179

Frasers’ game of Monopoly, car insurance pains and problems with Boots’ owner

180

Navigating the mortgage maze, higher interest rates hurting companies and why takeovers have fired up the biotech space

181

Bond market turmoil (again), Vodafone/Three mega merger, child savings trick and Argonaut’s Barry Norris

182

Reaction to Apple’s headset launch, 5% cash interest versus equity dividends, and how Bloomsbury Publishing is in a sweet spot

183

Bond market mania, Blackrock mining trust, energy price cap and Nvidia bumper profits

184

How to fix Vodafone’s problems and discover the US fast food giant impressing the market

185

Facebook fine, BT cuts jobs, US market update and Nationwide windfall

186

Japan index at 33-year high, US debt ceiling fears, cracks in the luxury goods market

187

The good, bad and the ugly of earnings season, plus calls for “One ISA” and the 100% mortgage aimed at renters

188

Economic impact of the coronation and the pros and cons of changing the listing rules for UK companies

189

Big tech, big brands and a clampdown on fake reviews

190

Takeovers, cash rate war, finfluencers, Netflix disappointment and investing in Japan

191

Fund manager views on banking crisis, IMF’s bleak forecast and a pension boost for grandparents

192

Opec cuts, Credit Suisse says sorry and whilst Virgin Orbit goes up for sale Cineworld is off the market

193

Pocket money trends, US tech bounce-back, savers and investors braced for big tax changes

194

Banking crisis, Man Utd sale, savings rates to rise and new pension rules explained

195

Banking blues and budget bonanzas

196

The investment plan to cover university costs, why a tax-free childcare scheme has flopped, and reasons behind the share price rally in Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce and Premier Foods

197

Market rally fizzles, supermarket price wars, energy bill warning and Musk back on top

198

Rate rise worries are back, why shares in UK banks were hit and thoughts on the market from Alliance Trust

199

Inflation double whammy, Barclays disappoints, Premium Bond boost and investor stories

200

FTSE highs, BP profits soar, taxman’s pension raid and how popular songs can boost your investment pot

201

IMF worries and Terry Smith’s musings

202

Soaring Government debt, Netflix update, and how to find an index

203

Inflation cools, over 50s head back to work and the FTSE flirts with a new record high

204

Christmas trading, Amazon job cuts and why Terry Smith is still disgruntled with Unilever

205

How personal finance studies could work alongside Rishi Sunak’s maths push, retail sector analysis and Fundsmith’s bad year

206

Fund manager picks and the year in review

207

Your rights for train delays and cancellations, state pension review and CEO secrets

208

Bumper fund manager interviews, strikes, British Steel and...it’s coming home?

209

Nick Train on another challenging year for Finsbury Growth & Income, thoughts on Unilever’s CEO departure and why he remains optimistic

210

Outlook for tech stocks, we grill the boss of NS&I, and reasons to be positive on bonds

211

How the Autumn Statement affects you and your money, and does Black Friday matter anymore?

212

Inflation takes a bite out of retail, Bill Ackman and tech layoffs

213

Windfall taxes and rate rises

214

Rishi’s market bounce, Made.com collapse, bumper US earnings and bond fund explainer

215

What the mini-Budget U-turns mean for your money, markets and pensions

216

The safety of pensions, top tips for mortgages and the big stories on the stock market

217

Learning from the 1970s, and why stocks, the pound and mortgage and savings rates are going up

218

How the falling pound, rising gilt yields and higher interest rates affect consumers and businesses

219

Profit warnings flash red and markets brace for further rate hikes

220

Inflation, savings tax trap, Fundsmith fund closure and the great un-retirement

221

Scottish Mortgage fund manager grilled, investors react to new UK Prime Minister, and FTSE 100 stocks with best dividend yields

222

BP, buybacks, banking results, bumper borrowing and big recession worries

223

Earnings season winners and losers, bond market struggles, and how man stacks up against machine when picking investments

224

It’s all about inflation as UK CPI hits another 40-year high

225

Best deals on cash, how Ruffer protected investors’ money and cracks in the inflation story

226

What’s hitting the new Chancellor’s to-do list, UK growth fears, pound falls and outlook for UK banks

227

Miners, defence stocks and the return of the pension triple lock

228

Money budgeting tools, why takeovers aren’t always good news, and important things to consider before drawing on your pension

229

Ahead of the Fed

230

Jubilees, confidence votes and airport chaos

231

Markets rebound, warnings over plummeting pound, and how to pick a financial adviser

232

Energy price cap, Snap’s warning, retailers dodging inflation worries and Amazon’s hit to the property market

233

It’s all about inflation as the UK rate hits a 40-year high

234

Global stocks have worst day in nearly two years, outlook for residential property market, and understanding broker ratings

235

Rate hikes for all, Amazon impact, bank account bonuses and energy company drama

236

Twitter, tech and outlook warnings

237

AJ Bell’s plans to make investing a Dodl, Netflix’s big problems, pros and cons of share buybacks, and exploring the world of private equity

238

Inflation hits another high, retail reaction to rising prices, and spotting small company gems

239

Musk moves on Twitter, timing the market, and could bitcoin ever rival gold as a safe haven?

240

Markets bounce on peace talks, bumper savings rate launches, and the real cost of those tax cuts

241

What the Spring Statement means for your finances, expert tax tips, and London’s fight to attract more companies to its stock market

242

War and covid unsettle markets plus your ISA questions answered

243

How the war in Ukraine could impact UK household finances, companies halting business in Russia, and everything you need to know about the metaverse

244

Markets react to Ukraine invasion

245

Investors focus on Ukraine

246

Fund manager stock ideas for an inflationary world, environmental tracker funds and big changes to UK stamps

247

Energy company windfalls, how to solve rising mortgage costs, holiday joy and a strange retail tie-up

248

Alphabet’s split, Rio Tinto’s incendiary report and round the world ends in Asia

249

What the great rotation in markets means for Scottish Mortgage and Fundsmith, and a surprising first-time buyer boom

250

Inflation soars, takeover deals galore and the latest crypto crackdown

251

Discover why tech stocks had a bad start to 2022 and why value investing is now back in fashion.

252

Big finance changes in 2022, fund manager mistakes and Apple’s $3 trillion valuation

253

Investment review of the year: what did well and what bombed? And what will 2022 bring?

254

Retailer joy, Evergrande update, Lifetime ISA special and bridging the investing gap

255

Black Friday turns red as markets get spooked by Omicron

256

Britcoin, cheapest cost of borrowing, US renewable energy and Einstein’s record auction

257

Diageo’s drinks dominance, Shell shifts to UK shores, eco banking options, and Buy Now Pay Later aims to get clean

258

Covid pill boosts market confidence, Tesla’s social sell-off, and the man whose stock market bets paid off

259

Popular Junior ISA investments, rising mortgage rates, Terry Smith backs Amazon, and Biffa’s new waste solution

260

Budget Special: picking apart Rishi Sunak’s tax plans and celebrating our 150th episode

261

Bank results, rate rise expectations and Netflix Korean cult hit

262

How much food and bills could go up in 2022, the real cost of retirement and THG’s share price collapse

263

October’s onslaught of cuts, rising gas prices and one London landlord’s recovery from the pandemic

264

Queues at the pumps, the winners and losers of the UK’s ongoing energy crisis and taking stock of ethical investing

265

Why problems with China’s Evergrande matter to investors worldwide, dealing with higher energy costs, big news from Netflix and a new bank account paying 5% interest

266

Inflation spikes, pandemic personal finances divide and the world’s most expensive beach hut

267

The costly care conundrum, new term new workplace rules and why the Bank of England’s turned to the Beano for help

268

Outlook for stocks, changes to contactless cards, and the rise of thematic funds

269

Bitcoin bandwagon, billion-pound bids and bumper pensioner payrises

270

Defence sector sees M&A action, rising prices impact retailers and warnings about “Smishing” fraud

271

Takeover fever, an inflation warning for cash savers and tips for the DIY investor from AJ Bell’s big boss

272

The fund manager who got out before China sell-off, a defence company with a hidden jewel, and the junior bankers’ struggle for a big payday

273

Tech giants, China’s regulatory muscle flex and the best way to save for kids.

274

Stagflation haunts the markets, the outlook for gold, lasting power of attorney overhaul and Olympics treasures

275

Big wobbles, big banks and ten years of Lifestrategy funds

276

Property special: housing market frenzy, top mortgage deals, Tritax’s warehouse boom and the future of property funds

277

Green list but no green light for travel, pension nudges and your pot, plus are bonds in or out of fashion.

278

Levelling Up, a supermarket treat and what’s changed 5 years after the Brexit vote.

279

Why inflation matters, UK football’s troubling finances and investing in overseas markets

280

Global tax changes, investor activism and why financial stocks are back in vogue

281

Oil and gold prices surge, the nagging questions behind the housing boom and pensions corner returns

282

The big reopening: how travel operators, pubs and car sellers are coping

283

Crypto volatility, small cap surges and why ESG investing isn’t a trade-off between value and returns

284

Why inflation fears matter, reopening winners, retailers’ share prices soar and social care funding disappointment

285

Pushing back minimum retirement age, dealing with fraudsters, companies with pricing power, and making money from trainers

286

Big companies’ big earnings, the Post Office’s new banking pilot and an Asian investment trust superstar

287

Market madness, housing bubbles and why AI investing is not just about Robots

288

Retail reopening, attractions of family-run businesses and return of Mark Barnett

289

The FTSE 250’s spring surge, pension pitfalls to watch when taking a tax free chunk and Deliveroo’s less floppy retail debut.

290

Deliveroo flop, doubling money on Royal Mail shares and helping younger people get into investing

291

Everything you need to know about ISAs, big change at Scottish Mortgage and a warning for young investors

292

Missing out on IPO gains, AstraZeneca's falling share price, growing demand to be a Cake Box franchisee and green investing with TRIG

293

Surviving the tech sell-off, teaching money in schools and getting clever with cash ISAs

294

Bond yields causing trouble, AJ Bell CEO on the surge in share dealing interest, and why the SPAC craze could be headed for the UK market

295

Budget special: what it means for your money, the stocks that jumped, and why companies could be pleased at the tax changes

296

Pensions minister Guy Opperman talks about the Pension Schemes Act, stopping the next big pensions scandal and how savings ‘sidecars’ could help address financial vulnerability

297

The return of Neil Woodford, new data sheds light on financial vulnerability, a focus on the future in China and why the age people can access their pension pot is rising

298

Tesla puts bitcoin into top gear, meet Lindsell Train’s rising star, Glaxo and Ocado get the thumbs down, and the future of annuities

299

Amazon drops a bombshell, the fund manager who avoids Faangs, and fading GameStop fever

300

Why Gamestop shares have been going to the moon, whether amateur traders are fueling a stock market bubble, and 10 years of ISA returns

301

The Biden policies that matter for investors, value versus growth and options for someone with a workplace pension and a SIPP

302

Bitcoin frenzy, Brexit boost for UK stock, what to do with lockdown savings, and the billion-pound IPOs

303

Ex-pensions minister Steve Webb on big retirement issues, and the impact on markets from the Brexit trade deal, new lockdown measures and the Georgia runoff election

304

Best performing investments in 2020, what’s on investors’ minds for next year and the European fund significantly beating the market

305

The investment case for AstraZeneca and Ocado, why governments and regulators are attacking tech firms, and the benefits of a workplace pension

306

Why markets already priced in a vaccine approval, stellar gains from AIM stocks in 2020, retail’s latest challenge and dealing with NS&I’s punishing rate cuts

307

Picking future takeover targets, making sense of Sunak’s Spending Review, stock market optimism and deciding whether to use a Lifetime ISA or SIPP

308

Picking stocks like a pro, investments relevant to the UK’s 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, Tesla in demand again and potential capital gains tax changes

309

Making sense of the vaccine-inspired market rally, the expert view on investing in India, and the pension manager closing the door on poor ESG-scoring firms

310

What Biden’s victory means for investors

311

Election tension triggers wild market swings, new financial support measures for latest lockdown, and Buffett disciple gives inside track on trust setback and new global fund plan

312

Interview special: Baroness Ros Altmann on why the UK is facing a long-term care crisis

313

Fundsmith’s 10-year anniversary, Netflix’s big miss, outperforming ethical funds, Government clamp down on pension scams and Murray Income’s £1 billion merger

314

Tech stocks bounce back, smaller company investing, China’s dominance of emerging market indices and should you be allowed early pensions access to buy a home?

315

Companies that use data well, state pension age change, Boris’ latest leg-up for property buyers, and market see-saw on Trump debacle

316

Behind the scenes of private equity, Asda takeover talk, different job support measures and new insight into pension withdrawal trends

317

AIM inheritance tax benefit fears, investors revert to lockdown market playbook, potential good news on insurance prices, NS&I’s big rate cut and exploring negative interest rates

318

Is Snowflake the next big tech stock? Debt fears around buy now, pay later; and this year’s 10-baggers

319

The brains behind one of the best performing funds, controversial view on savings rates and why The Hut’s stock market debut is getting everyone excited

320

Tax reforms, avoiding corporate insolvency, resuming earnings guidance, and why the return to schools and offices matters to investors

321

The return of IPOs and takeovers, why Apple and Tesla are doing the splits, options for mortgage holidays and pension scams on the rise

322

Windfall for 18-year olds, US stock market record high, hospitality sector challenges, UK property market surge and what’s on fund managers’ minds

323

UK recession figures, savings for children rocket, pension worries and debt crackdown

324

Property funds shake-up, BP’s dividend cut, pensions slashed and Woodford saga update

325

The return of dividends, Greggs’ big challenge, state pension age court battle and the evolution of ESG funds

326

Mark Slater on growth opportunities, the rampant rise in biotech stocks, silver rally, why young investors have been spooked, and spending habits in lockdown

327

US stocks, Tesla, capital gains tax shock and small cap guru interview

328

Mini-Budget special: what the Chancellor’s giveaways mean for your money, Boohoo’s problems mount up and why Halfords is pedalling backwards

329

This year’s winning and losing investments, the art of shareholder activism, boardroom coups, the soaring gold price, cryptocurrencies still in demand, and mortgage approvals nosediving.

330

What investors think of pubs, parks and cinemas reopening, the latest twists and turns in the property market, and the income fund manager who has managed to dodge most of the dividend cuts

331

When to sell your stocks, the fading biotech rally, big news for BooHoo, Domino’s Pizza and Best of the Best, and what negative interest rates mean for you

332

Why stock markets have rallied, outlook for house prices, investment trusts cutting dividends and getting your will sorted in lockdown

333

Coping with debt: a special podcast on how personal finances have been affected by coronavirus

334

Shop reopening plans drive stock market rally, future for property funds, Boohoo’s problems, paying less tax and fairer rights for retail investors

335

Where to still find dividends, how Evenlode is managing its global income fund portfolio and the biotech stocks delivering 200%+ gains

336

The future of air travel, claiming refunds for cancelled holidays, impact investing and reviewing your health and life insurance during Covid-19

337

Wealth tax to pay for coronavirus costs, the role of property in thematic investing, Lifetime ISA changes and why savers have been hit again

338

The world of small caps, markets bouncing back, companies returning to work, changes to income funds, and free financial help

339

The slump in the oil price, retail investors locked out of share placings, and how to spread your money around in the current crisis

340

Safe haven funds in a crisis, mortgage holidays, the perils of pension withdrawals and inside AJ Bell’s Covid-19 reaction

341

Shares racing higher, how to prepare your finances for a recession, companies doing good and why people are taking out longer mortgages

342

Why banks have got a bad reputation, how fund managers are changing their portfolios to cope with coronavirus, the mortgage market grinds to a halt, and a new wave of scams.

343

Central banks to the rescue, stocks bounce back, and the key ways to get help with your finances

344

We’ve found some good news on the markets! Sectors in demand, company bosses buying shares, assessing the damage among funds, and shopping for gin

345

Budget special: good news for drinkers, drivers, doctors and children

346

The FTSE 350 stocks bucking the market sell-off, Budget preview, getting money back for cancelled travel, and paying in cheques with your phone

347

Stocks and funds being bought after the market sell-off, how we spend money in retirement, and the investment portfolios of ISA millionaires

348

Scottish Mortgage fund manager on Tesla and Amazon, understanding strange stock market behaviour, Virgin Galactic’s soaring shares, and debating a cashless society

349

Football, fake tan and finance! It’s a podcast special with Lindsell Train fund manager Nick Train who talks about investing in Manchester United, PZ Cussons and Unilever

350

The tough job of running a China investment fund, Tesla’s runaway share price, digesting the new-look Just Eat, and millions of pounds in unclaimed pension tax relief.

351

How pensions and investments have been hit by the coronavirus, Woodford refund time, everything you need to know about infrastructure investments and ISAs versus SIPPs

352

The property debate: who had it easier between baby boomers and millennials? Plus Marks & Spencer's huge problem and a top fund manager on the outlook for UK stocks.

353

Investing in all things vegan, a big change to cash savings accounts and the UK funds that have soared since the general election

354

Supermarkets’ Christmas battle, big tech trends, financial New Year’s resolutions and a decade of spending habits

355

The big money and markets events of the year, why Sports Direct has gone all posh and it’s festive quiz time.

356

How the General Election result affects your money and investments

357

The big personal finance changes coming to you in 2020, this year’s hot metal and is value investing back in fashion?

358

Investing in Coca-Cola, M&G’s fund problem, the changing world of property and giving money for Christmas

359

Using a Lifetime ISA to help buy a house, the great fund liquidity debate and clampdown on mini bonds

360

NHS pension breakthrough, best and worst performing retail shares, Fevertree’s ups and downs, VCT season and the National Lottery’s big birthday

361

Investing in gold, betting on stocks, the Singles Day and Black Friday phenomena, and solving money problems with a financial life coach

362

PPI windfalls, the challenges facing McDonald’s and secret savings

363

How the general election could impact your finances, improving financial education in schools and the US stock market hits new record high

364

How to talk to your partner about money, and pay rises for pensioners

365

Woodford’s dramatic 24 hours, soaring UK stocks and how people spend their pension money

366

The Greta Thunberg approach to investing, Barclays’ beef with the Post Office and first year joy for Fundsmith’s Smithson

367

How Brexit could impact your investments, attitudes to risk, new twist on fund suspensions and Peloton’s stock market flop

368

Thomas Cook collapse, lack of new investment trusts, savings accounts that pay zilch and a cheeky way to make money from Monzo

369

Takeovers galore, the rush out of absolute return funds and a summer money and markets quiz

370

What Boris means for your money, warning signs with property bonds, and why paper receipts could be history

371

How to invest money for your children, why you should pay attention to directors dealing in their shares and the latest fund manager departure.

372

Best buy lists, finding financial happiness, credit deserts and postal savings rates

373

The best and worst performing shares this year, planning a tidy death, investing for a house deposit and the most popular job searches.

374

New investment fund format, loss-making billion pound companies, pension transfer probe and pricey London

375

Gaming boom, fund managers cutting fees, how Fevertree hit the big time, and Saga’s radical cash savings change

376

Big changes to overdraft fees, robots saving retail, FTSE 100 stocks with falling earnings and football as an investment

377

Making sense of the Woodford fund suspension, how to teach your kids about money and a clampdown on peer-to-peer lending

378

Bank scams, fund managers saying sorry and how to spend your cash in retirement

379

How to quiz an investment trust manager, hidden fund fees and everything you need to know about shorting stocks

380

Unloved income stocks, how the trade war is impacting investors, and a new fund that pays you to own it

381

Investing in Uber and Beyond Meat, buying overseas-listed shares, and how to plan your dividend calendar

382

Saving money on holiday, understanding tracker funds, why Google is lagging Amazon, and the future of 1p coins

383

Mortgage alarm bells, Monzo moves into investments, rising life expectancy and the competition watchdog gets tough

384

The hidden cost of Brexit, how fund managers hide information, pension charges and leisure sector winners and losers

385

Dwindling brand loyalty, NHS pensions crisis, demand for gold, and bizarre business pairings

386

Stock market performance in the first quarter of 2019, why fraud is being ignored and why Lyft’s stock market debut has reignited the dual-class share debate

387

Breaking up the tech giants, the rise of challenger banks, 40 year mortgages and how the new tax year will affect your finances

388

ISA special: nervous investors, understanding Innovative Finance ISAs, growing rates on children’s accounts and a special quiz

389

Woodford fund goes asset swapping, Norway dumps oil, using shares to benefit charity and looking inside the inflation basket

390

How to become a millionaire, new excuses for poor corporate earnings and choices for taking tax-free pension cash

391

How investors behave, a neat way to organise your portfolio and forecasting future returns

392

Robots managing your money, university tuition fees and mini bonds

393

Pension fund mismanagement, share buybacks, saving up for university fees and cash machine troubles

394

Investment scams, stocks and funds that are less exposed to market movements, and the importance of manufacturing data.

395

Behind the scenes of floating AJ Bell on the stock market, what we all spend money on and the safe-haven funds failing to deliver

396

Activist investors, mortgage prisoners, income risks with utility investments and spotting Amazon price anomalies

397

Brexit impact on stocks and currencies, a dive into property funds and understanding why shares can fall on good news.

398

How to start investing, financial advice charges, using cash back to boost savings, and personal finance goals for 2019.

399

New retail sector woes, personal finance outlook, market trends to watch in 2019 and reasons to be optimistic

400

Markets in 2018, best and worst performing shares and funds, pension dashboards and the 1p savings challenge

401

Investments yielding more than 5%, Junior ISA trends and different ways to value companies

402

Investors amassing a cash pile, British brands losing their way and cautious fund managers

403

Housebuilder woes, what to do when a fund manager leaves, and investing in unicorns

404

Companies stockpiling goods, annuity rate hikes and big pay rises

405

Rising personal debt, company founders who can’t let go, and profit warnings

406

Dissecting the Budget and how reporters and PRs cover the main event

407

Pricing power, star fund managers, finding lost investments and shopping trends

408

Market sell-off, pension cash conundrum and Merlin’s cultural challenge

409

Pocket money, the subscription economy and FTSE 100 CEOs