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How to fight back against the singles tax
The number of single person households in the UK is on the rise and in a big way! And yet, it costs more than ever to live alone. Just how does that happen? What is the so-called singles tax? And how much is it costing those of us who are 'un-partnered' as it is now described? This week Holly and Lucy are joined by Sarah Coles from Hargreaves Lansdown, who has a wealth of insights from their research into this issue, and offers clear advice on what we can do about it. Essential listening! Guest: Sarah Cole, Hargreaves LansdownContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How to get your money back when holidays go wrong
What are your rights when your flight is delayed or cancelled? Holly and Lucy unpack what compensation and support you’re legally entitled to when travel plans go wrong with expert insight from Rory Boland, consumer travel editor at Which?. Plus, we hear Rachel Mortimer's real-life holiday horror story and explain how to actually get your money back.Read Rachel's story in full at The Times.Guest: Rory Boland, Editor and Consumer Travel Expert, Which? Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What does a Bank of England rate cut mean for you?
What does a Bank of England rate cut mean for your money? Holly and Lucy break down how the latest change to interest could affect your mortgage, savings, debt, and pensions with expert insight from consumer finance lawyer, and mortgage advisor Funmi Olufunwa.Guests: Funmi Olufunwa, Financial Lawyer, educator and mortgage advisor.Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is now the time to buy an electric car?
Lucy and Holly look at the financial pros and cons of going electric on the road. James Court from Octopus EV and Erin Baker from Auto Trader unpack the true costs of owning an electric car - from tax perks and lower running costs to charging infrastructure and government policy. What should buyers know before making the switch? And is it smart to invest now, given that petrol and diesel are being phased out by 2030? Guests: James Court, Director of Public Policy, Octopus Electric Vehicles.Erin Baker, Editorial Director, Auto Trader UK. Contact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is the Gen Z gold rush?
In this episode, Lucy and Holly ask why a new generation of investors is turning to one of the world’s oldest assets: Gold. Joined by Brian Byrnes from Moneybox together they unpack gold’s historical role in the economy, its incredible performance, and how it compares to trendier assets like Bitcoin and tech stocks. Is gold still relevant in a digital-first world? Why are younger investors increasingly drawn to it? And does it have any downsides? Plus, we hear from young financial coach Laura Ann Moore, on how it fits into own long-term investment plan.Guests: Brian Byrnes, Head of Personal Finance at MoneyboxContact: Lucy and Holly at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Feel Better About Money

A weekly podcast for those who want to understand money better. A podcast from The Times and Sunday Times about what is possible.The presenters, Lucy Andrews and Holly Mead, are experts in personal finance. Here, they talk about themselves, their friends, neighbourhoods, weddings, meals, and why it is often so very hard to save as much as you'd like!Each week, Holly and Lucy take a single subject such as pensions or tax to test out with tried and tested experts; many from within the Times Money team. Their aim is simple - to give you the insights and information you can use to make your money work better for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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