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- 5 days ago55 min
Will your pension face inheritance tax?
Charlene Young explains what upcoming pension inheritance tax changes could mean for your family finances and whether last week’s Budget changed anything. Eve Maddock-Jones talks to JP Morgan’s Hugh Gimber about the market fallout from the US midterms, while Danni Hewson examines a turbulent week for cyber security, including a record hack of Binance. Plus, could gilts help savers cut their tax bill? And what does the Bank of England’s latest interest rate rise mean for your money? Timestamps: [00:24] Bank of England raises interest rates what it means for your money [05:35] Your questions on IHT and pensions [19:55] The democrats dominate the US midterms, our guest Hugh Gimber global market strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management talks us through what it might mean for investors [38:41] Two huge cyberattacks have grabbed headlines and UK businesses are being warned they need to take action or risk critical infrastructure being impacted. [42:39] Marks and Spencer reveals clothing sales are still recovering from last year’s hack on its business. [48:39] What you need to consider when tax on savings interest increases and why gilts could provide an interesting alternative.
- 2 weeks ago28 min
Budget 2026: What it REALLY means for your money
The Autumn Budget is out, but what does it really mean for your money? Sarah Coles and Dan Coatsworth cut through the noise and explain the key announcements affecting savers, investors, pensioners and your personal finances, including what has changed, who wins and loses, and what you need to know now. They discuss big changes to ISAs, what’s happening with the economy, the outlook for interest rates, and much more. 00:00 Start 01:33 Cash ISA changes scrapped 03:42 A new ISA for first-time buyers 07:03 The catches with the new first-time buyer ISA 09:13 A new incentive to start investing 11:46 Tax changes for state pensioners 13:29 Savings and property income face higher tax 14:49 What about dividend tax? 18:53 Cost of living: energy bills and fuel duty 23:37 What the Budget could mean for savers and banks 25:22 Frozen income tax thresholds and fiscal drag 26:12 Pensions and inheritance tax: no change Join AJ Bell’s experts live for a free Budget Q&A webinar the day after the Chancellor’s Budget, Thursday 29 October at 12:30 https://ajbellplc.registration.goldcast.io/webinar/f6d51892-eb95-4159-9c1e-59709b32991d
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
Could Musk merge Space X and Tesla?
On this week’s episode of the AJ Bell Money and Markets podcast Danni Hewson and Sarah Coles quiz Shares magazine editor Tom Sieber about whether Elon Musk could really merge Space X and Tesla after the tech mogul teased the prospect to investors. They also assess why Netflix growth is slowing and ask what the streaming giant can do to boost subscriber numbers. With UK inflation rising faster than expected the pair discuss what it means for the UK economy and what it might mean for your money especially if interest rates rise. With the budget fast approaching we ask which taxes might rise, which definitely won’t and why the UK’s debt has surpassed £3 trillion despite what has been a record breaking six months for tax payments. And Hannah Williford chats to financial planner Amyr Rocha Lima about his new book ‘Enough for What? which helps turn savings into retirement. Timestamps: Will Musk mash up Space X and Tesla [03:11] What the higher-than-expected rise in UK inflation means for you and your money [22:36] Why inflation is a double-edged sword when it comes to government finances [29:41] The housing market struggles as inflation and higher lending cool confidence [44:10] Amyr Rocha Lima talks to Hannah about his new book ‘Enough for What? helps you turn your savings into a retirement – about doing just that. [50:22]
- 3 weeks ago1h 10m
Could you be sitting on thousands of pounds without realising it?
On this episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Sarah Coles and Dan Coatsworth look at the growing problem of lost pension pots and explain how to track down forgotten retirement savings. We also discuss the billions of pounds sitting in unclaimed Premium Bonds, and Child Trust Funds gathering dust. Importantly, Sarah explains ways to check whether some of that money belongs to you. The team reveal six tax tips that could save people up to £8,500 ahead of the Budget and discuss what Chancellor John Healey might have in store for investors, savers and taxpayers. From pension tax breaks and income tax thresholds to ISAs, stamp duty and the state pension tax dilemma, Sarah and Dan run through the key areas to watch. You can hear from interview with Sonia Bainbridge from Invesco on what it will take to get more people investing. The pod also discusses another week of cyber-attacks, an IMF inflation warning, AI stock weakness. James Flintoft reveals the AJ Bell investment team’s view on the recent bond market selloff. Finally, hear about activist pressure at Whitbread, unusually low CEO turnover among FTSE 100 companies, and an important court case involving a romance scam. Time stamps: [01:10] Lost pension pots, unclaimed Premium Bonds and forgotten Child Trust Funds [09:21] Six tax tips that could save people up to £8,500 [15:24] Autumn Budget preview: what could change for your money? [30:10] Sonia Bainbridge from Invesco on how to get more people investing [42:31] Cyber-attacks, inflation risks and AJ Bell’s James Flintoft on bond market volatility [58:33] AI stock wobble [01:01:03] Premier Inn owner Whitbread targeted by activist investor [01:03:16] Where’s all the CEO changes among FTSE 100 companies? [01:05:30] Romance scam
- Oct 9, 202646 min
ASOS cyberattack: What happened and why it matters
ASOS has been hit by a damaging cyberattack, reviving concerns about the threat facing UK retailers after incidents at Co-op and Marks & Spencer. This episode examines what happened, how ASOS could be affected and what might come next. We also explain why five-year fixed mortgage rates have reached 6% and what worried borrowers can do. Plus, we explore takeover talk involving Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, BT’s acquisition of TalkTalk, Jaguar’s electric vehicle rethink, record highs for the S&P 500, moves in oil and bond markets, SpaceX’s AI chip plans and the buzz around Meta’s Muse AI model. Timestamps [01:51] Oil prices, bond yields, a record high for the S&P 500 and SpaceX’s AI chip plans [03:57] Meta’s Muse AI model, the buzz around it and the risks for the wider business [09:01] Paramount and Warner Bros, BT’s takeover of TalkTalk and competition concerns [14:55] Why a possible Sainsbury’s and Morrisons deal has revived talk of UK supermarket mergers [18:11] The ASOS cyberattack and comparisons with Co-op and Marks & Spencer [23:00] Five-year fixed mortgage rates hit 6% and what borrowers can do [25:56] The headline announcements from the Conservative Party conference [29:51] Eve Maddock-Jones speaks to David from Rathbone [39:14] Jaguar’s electric vehicle rethink and the challenges facing carmakers’ EV strategies
- Oct 2, 202647 min
Anthropic: The best AI stock you can't buy yet?
Anthropic IPO investors are beginning to assess one of the most talked-about artificial intelligence companies in the world. In this week's Money & Markets podcast, Charlene Young, Sarah Coles and Tom Sieber discuss reports surrounding the potential Anthropic IPO, including the company's rapid growth, its Claude AI platform, valuation questions and the opportunities and risks facing investors. Featuring insights from Bloomberg Intelligence's Mandeep Singh, the team explores whether Anthropic could become one of the biggest technology listings in recent years. The episode also covers: Help to Buy reforms and what they mean for UK housebuilders Stock market reaction to Labour conference announcements Proposed changes to the state pension triple lock Social care funding and retirement planning implications How giving up smoking and alcohol could significantly boost long-term savings and pension wealth Chapters Intro [00:00] AI latest [01:22] Mandeep Singh, Bloomberg Intelligence on Anthropic [06:56] Burnham bounce for housebuilders [21:10] GB grid announcement and water companies in focus [26:27] Social care and pension triple lock [31:52] Stoptober and sober October – how much you could save [41:54]
- Sep 24, 202656 min
Is a new cost of living crisis about to hit Britain?
Are the warning lights flashing for a new cost of living crisis? In this week's AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Sarah Coles and Dan Coatsworth examine the biggest threats facing household finances, from rising oil prices and inflation to mortgage costs and Budget tax rumours. They explain the key signals everyone should be watching, explore the winners and losers from changing consumer spending habits, and discuss what potential tax changes could mean for investors. Plus: the Hyrox fitness boom, supermarket wars, capital gains tax (CGT) speculation, and a surprising ISA trend that could leave many families exposed later in life. Subscribe for weekly insights on investing, markets, pensions, tax and personal finance. The podcast that gives you practical tips and valuable insight. 01:41 Are we heading for a new cost of living crisis? 03:32 The key indicators to watch: inflation, wages and energy bills, and where we stand now 13:39 Hyrox: Dan talks to Ruby Bollington on the fitness craze attracting big-money investors 22:34 Retail sales, M&S on trend, and how supermarkets are fighting for customers 31:20 A different way to invest in the weekly food shop: Interview with Supermarket Income REIT boss Rob Abraham 41:16 Budget rumours: property taxes, holiday lets and CGT changes 49:29 The biggest Budget fears among UK households 52:43 The ISA trend that could put family finances at risk
- Sep 18, 202657 min
AI Could Destroy Humanity... Should Investors Be Worried?
This week on the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast, Dan Coatsworth and Sarah Coles discuss the growing debate around artificial intelligence, including warnings from industry leaders that AI could pose serious risks to humanity, and what that means for investors. Tech journalist Will Guyatt joins the show to talk about using AI to find investing information. Dan and Sarah explore rising inflation, soaring oil prices, bond market volatility, and the outlook for interest rates. Plus, they look at the latest state pension increase forecasts, new ISA savings data, and the persistent gender pension gap. Elsewhere, listeners share their approaches to saving for university costs, and Sarah explains why divorce enquiries often spike after the summer holidays, and the financial steps people can take to protect themselves. Timestamps: [00:09] Introduction and what's coming up [01:48] AI warnings: Could AI become a threat to humanity? [07:54] Can AI help investors? Interview with tech journalist Will Guyatt [22:11] Markets update: Oil prices, bond sell-off and inflation concerns [23:58] UK inflation rises to 3.1%: What's driving prices higher? [27:38] Listener insights: Saving and investing for university costs [39:48] Why divorce enquiries spike after the summer holidays [44:49] State pension forecast: Triple lock points to a 3.9% increase [48:47] ISA data: More people investing for the long term [51:46] Gender pension gap: Why women retire with significantly less pension wealth [54:01] Practical ways to boost pension savings during career breaks and part-time work [55:58] Closing thoughts and preview of next week's episode
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