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Should you ask for an early inheritance?
Whether to request an early inheritance, plus UK interest-rate news, a mistaken-identity energy debt case, Labour proposals to fine late house buyers/sellers, and Simon’s SpaceX IPO speculation.
19 Jun 2026 · 49m · 20 chapters
House prices vs inflation: The slow motion property slump
UK property values versus inflation and retirement planning; London flat price falls; a proposal to trade part of the state pension for a lump sum to help 28-year-olds buy a home; protecting pensions…
12 Jun 2026 · 40m · 15 chapters
The big inheritance shake-up for unmarried couples - and what it means
UK government consultation on inheritance and property rights for unmarried cohabiting couples, plus guidance on index investing, pension saving benchmarks, and a consumer/legal question about an…
5 Jun 2026 · 53m · 24 chapters
Would you take a £1m lump sum or £1,000 a week for life?
A YouGov poll splits opinion on whether to take a £1m tax-free lump sum or £1,000 a week for life; then the episode covers savings-rate changes, ISA transfer problems, an EV recall/range issue for…
29 May 2026 · 40m · 12 chapters
Are you saving enough for a comfortable retirement?
UK retirement saving shortfall and how to get on track; plus policy debates on “mansion tax,” wealth/capital gains tax, and food price caps; ending with Nationwide’s Fairer Share bonus and SpaceX IPO…
22 May 2026 · 50m · 22 chapters
What does more political chaos mean for your money and the economy?
Political chaos and global shocks driving UK gilt yields, mortgage rates, and savings decisions; plus premium bonds, cash usage, a low-deposit mortgage, and an AI funding update.
15 May 2026 · 49m · 20 chapters
Should you worry about flights being cancelled and jet fuel shortages?
Summer travel disruption from flight cancellations and anticipated jet fuel shortages; UK consumer rights and practical steps to get refunds/alternative flights; broader money stories on high-street…
8 May 2026 · 49m · 21 chapters
Will the Renters' Rights Act work or backfire?
This Is Money Podcast episode covers three main money topics: the UK Renters’ Rights Act, “Trumpflation”/inflation risks and interest rates, and the rise in additional-rate taxpayers, plus cheaper…
1 May 2026 · 44m · 22 chapters
Bonus interview: Why we need a campaign to get people investing
Bonus interview about “Invest for the Future,” a multi-year, non-commercial retail investment campaign launched by 20 financial-services firms to encourage Britain’s savers to become investors via…
30 Apr 2026 · 16m · 10 chapters
Will the younger generation be worse off than their parents?
This Is Money episode discusses (1) whether younger people (18–29) will be worse off than their parents, (2) Labour’s temporary student-loan interest-rate cap, and (3) what shoppers want to see on…
24 Apr 2026 · 56m · 20 chapters
Are we about to become a nation of investors?
A government-backed push to get Britons investing (not just saving), plus interest-rate uncertainty, supermarket “spend more” tactics, property affordability measured as “A4 slices,” and a consumer…
17 Apr 2026 · 52m · 23 chapters
Is the generational wealth gap narrower than we thought?
This Is Money episode covers three main areas. First, a US-Iran ceasefire calmed markets, pushing FTSE 100 higher, oil down, and shifting UK rate expectations toward just one Bank of England rise…
10 Apr 2026 · 37m · 14 chapters
Can plug-in solar panels save out energy bills - plus what's the fuss about private credit?
The episode covers three money topics: plug-in balcony/balcony solar panels, rising summer travel costs, and the risks of “private credit” (shadow banking).
3 Apr 2026 · 49m · 22 chapters
What you need to do with your Isa and pension before the tax year ends
What to do before the UK tax year ends (6 April), focusing on ISAs and pensions; plus NS&I scandal update, trades career prospects, and interest-rate/food-inflation outlook.
27 Mar 2026 · 52m · 19 chapters
Isa investing bestsellers revealed - but is cash still king?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the current state of ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts) as the deadline for the financial year approaches.
20 Mar 2026 · 48m · 19 chapters
Mortgage rates are spiking - how bad will it get?
In this episode, the hosts Georgie Frost, Helen Crane, and Simon Lambert discuss the recent surge in mortgage rates in the UK, analyzing the implications of rising inflation and interest rates due to…
13 Mar 2026 · 34m · 13 chapters
What does the Middle East conflict mean for your money?
In this episode, hosts Georgie Frost, Lee Boyce, and Helen Crane discuss the recent conflict in the Middle East and its implications for personal finances in the UK.
6 Mar 2026 · 46m · 19 chapters
Why is the FTSE 100 soaring – and can its run continue?
In this episode, hosts Simon Lambert, Lee Boyce, and Georgie Frost discuss the impressive performance of the FTSE 100, which is nearing its best start to the year since 1998.
27 Feb 2026 · 1h 2m · 23 chapters
What you need to know about pensions with Steve Webb
In this episode, the hosts Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Sir Steve Webb's column on pensions for This is Money.
20 Feb 2026 · 56m · 23 chapters
Bonus: How we turned start-up Heidi into one of the biggest ski holiday firms
Weekly insights about money management and financial news relevant to listeners, featuring discussions with financial experts and entrepreneurs.
19 Feb 2026 · 37m · 18 chapters
Is it time you switched your investment platform?
In this episode of the This is Money podcast, hosts Georgie Frost, Rachel Rickard Straus, and Simon Lambert delve into the evolving landscape of DIY investing in the UK, focusing on recent changes in…
13 Feb 2026 · 42m · 12 chapters
How do you solve a problem like student loans?
The episode discusses the current turmoil surrounding student loans in the UK, focusing on various loan plans and their implications for graduates.
6 Feb 2026 · 59m · 25 chapters
Is a ground rent cap a good idea for leaseholders and why is it controversial?
In this episode, hosts Georgie Frost, Helen Crane, and Lee Boyce discuss the UK government's proposed cap on ground rents for leaseholders, the repercussions of rising stamp duty investigations by…
30 Jan 2026 · 52m · 26 chapters
Is the weaker US dollar bad for investors and why is Vanguard reducing UK bias?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the implications of a weakening US dollar for UK investors, Vanguard's decision to reduce UK equity exposure, and Nationwide's new mortgage lending policies.
23 Jan 2026 · 49m · 16 chapters