Switch Your Money On

Nov 21 2024 83 ep. 31 mins 147

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Our hosts Susannah Streeter and Sarah Coles look at what's happening in the markets. In each episode they speak to the likes of fund managers and equity analysts to discover what's driving their portfolios, and their insight on what's happening in the world of investment. Plus unique sector guides, with interviews from guests across key industries.

This podcast isn't personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investment rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss.

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Retail Therapy: Black Friday, Christmas spending and retail stocks

Nov 21 2024 30 mins

Susannah and Sarah look ahead to Black Friday and Christmas spending. They also discuss how Trump’s win and the hike to employer National Insurance contributions could impact retailers and rising prices.We’ll hear from Helen Morrissey, head of retirement analysis, who has a different view of what we could be spending our money on this Christmas.Special guest, Paul Reader, Comme

What the Budget means for investors: Impact on taxes, pensions, and for some stocks

Nov 07 2024 31 mins

Susannah and Sarah break down last week’s Autumn Budget, diving into its potential impact on savers, investors, and pensions. They cover key topics like inheritance tax changes and their effect on pensions and AIM investments, capital gains tax hikes, employer national insurance adjustments, and the freezing of income tax thresholds. They’ll also look at how the speech inf

Power and Money: how will the UK budget and US election impact investments?

Oct 17 2024 34 mins

Susannah and Sarah discuss politics both sides of the pond: UK Budget speculation and what rumoured changes mean for investors, plus what impact the US election is having on companies and markets.They are joined by Ben Page, chief executive of IPSOS, who explores opinions and behaviours around elections. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, speaks to Ziad G

Charged up: the EV revolution and the impact of the China vs US trade war

Oct 04 2024 33 mins

Susannah and Sarah discuss the future of the EV industry in the wake of the China vs US trade war.Top Gear’s Quentin Willson talks about the trends in EV ownership and how the manufacturers are faring. Emma Wall, our head of investment analysis and research, has a deeper look at China’s prospects. As usual, Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also spotlights

Homing in on Property: from buy-to-let to investing in property companies

Sep 19 2024 27 mins

Susannah and Sarah discuss the pressures on buy-to-let mortgages, from legislation to mortgage rates, house prices and the impact of changes to capital gains tax - with property veteran, Jeremy Leaf. Helen Morrissey, head of retirement research, explores buy-to-let for retirement and the expected upcoming boost to the state pension. Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, also

Switching channels: investing in Netflix, ITV and online channels

Sep 05 2024 31 mins

Navigating the new media landscape: Susannah and Sarah take a look at the challenges facing the media industry, covering the drop in popularity of traditional television, the rise of streaming services and online competitors and the impact on advertising revenue.Plus, Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at HL, gives his thoughts on some listed companies affected by changes in the

The Supermarket Sweep: Investing in Tesco, Asda, Ocado, and Sainsbury’s

Aug 22 2024 33 mins

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah delve into the world of the UK’s supermarkets in the midst of multiple lock-downs, Brexit and a cost-of-living crisis. We also take a look at the wider impact on retail behaviour and the supply chain as a whole. Matt Britzman, equity analyst at HL, unpacks what's happened with some of the biggest household names, touching on Sainsbury’

Any Pensions Questions? The state pension, tax relief changes and UK investing

Aug 08 2024 25 mins

In this week's episode, Sarah and Helen delve into the world of pensions, unpacking burning issues including the state pension, lost pension pots, investing in the UK and potential tax relief changes. Didi Ager, HL financial planner, joins us to consider key pension questions people are asking right now.We’ll also look at companies that have been reporting – Microsoft, Paypal a

Singled out for tough times: how does being single affect your financial resilience?

Jul 25 2024 25 mins

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah talk to Senior Analyst, Nathan Long, to explore the financial resilience of the nation by unwrapping the findings from the latest Savings and Resilience Barometer. We touch on the true cost of being single, runaway rental costs and the expense of remortgaging. Helen Morrissey joins us to give the inside scoop on measuring financial resilie

The direction of travel stocks: Rolls Royce, Trainline and easyJet

Jul 11 2024 31 mins

In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at what the outcome of the general election may mean for our money, investments and pensions. We also turn our attention to the travel sector and what the upcoming holiday season could look like.As usual, we look at the potential impact to stocks and funds in the sector. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what�