Guests: Ray Chinn, LV= head of pensions & Anna Sofat, Addidi
Date: 15 Jul 2010
LV=, Britain’s largest friendly society, have published a report that shows nearly two million over-50s have been forced to delay retirement due to the economic crisis. Most are understandably...
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Guests: Paul Amadi, director of fundraising, NSPCC; Michaela Wright, head of corporate and social leadership, first direct; Neil Berkett, chief executive, Virgin Media
Date: 14 Jun 2010
In tough economic times, business support for the charity sector is vital - but the best partnerships go further than just giving cash.
Knowledge-exchange, secondments and capacity-sharing are all...
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Guests: Andy Parsons, The Share Centre & Tony Lanning, Gartmore
Date: 09 Jun 2010
Continuing volatile markets mean investors are increasingly looking to multi-manager funds in order to build a well diversified portfolio. However, knowing where, when, and if you should invest is a...
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Guests: Mark Bodega, HiFX; Harri Matikainen, Blevins Franks; Erica Chang, Owners Direct
Date: 12 May 2010
Over a million of us currently own a home abroad. However, the global economic slowdown has hit all homeowners with overseas
property owners struggling to meet the increased cost of maintaining...
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Guests: Alison Morris, savings expert, Scottish Widows
Date: 29 Apr 2010
A quarter of us admit to being more afraid of neglecting our financial security than anything else in life. Although we know it’s important to look after our finances, we often don’t have time to...
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Guests: Peter Eerdmans, Investec
Sheridan Admans, The Share Centre
Date: 22 Apr 2010
Funds which invest in emerging markets have become increasingly popular with investors. To find out why and where you could invest for strong returns, we were joined previously by Sheridan Admans,...
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Guests: Christine Ross, Société Générale Private Banking Hambros; Daniel Crowther, KPMG LLP
Date: 24 Mar 2010
This year’s Budget comes as Britain slowly emerges from recession and a General Election nears, leaving Chancellor Darling under pressure to deliver a rosier picture of economic recovery. With the...
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Guests: Philip Pearson, P&P Invest, and Ian Hudson, Hudson Green & Associates
Date: 11 Mar 2010
Unbiased.co.uk’s annual Tax Action report reveals a whopping £9 billion is set to be wasted in unnecessary tax payments this year - yet a massive 86% of consumers admit to doing nothing to reduce...
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Guests: Nigel Snell, LV= and Nifa McLaughlin, Gurgle.com
Date: 23 Feb 2010
The ongoing economic crisis means tough times with many families cutting back on spending as they feel the pinch.
And no wonder: new research from the UK’s largest friendly society, LV= reveals...
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Guests: Melanie Bien from Savills Private Finance & Fiona McIntosh from Cripps Harries Hall LLP
Date: 28 Jan 2010
Volatile house prices and a shortage of mortgages mean tough times for everyone in the housing market. Particularly for a first time buyer, the process can be very daunting and stressful. That is...
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Guests: Bob Atkinson from travelsupermarket.com and Sean Tipton from ABTA
Date: 20 Jan 2010
Disruption has affected air, road and rail journeys for many travellers recently, but it's been a torrid time over the past 18 months with more than 60 travel providers collapsing - including leading...
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Guests: Bozena Jankowska, manager of Allianz RCM Global EcoTrends Fund and Mark Hoskin of Holden Partners
Date: 04 Dec 2009
Climate change is now firmly centre stage. But what it means for investors, and how to profit from it is far less clear. With the Copenhagen Summit only days away attention is focused on the...
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Guests: Ian Naismith, Head of Pensions Market Development, Scottish Widows
Date: 26 Nov 2009
revealed that less than half of women save enough for retirement – just 47% compared to 59% of men.
In today’s live webchat, Ian Naismith from Scottish Widows, creators of the report, will...
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Guests: Chris Pond, FSA, and Kevin Mountford, moneysupermarket.com
Date: 05 Nov 2009
Managing your finances can be difficult at any time but with interest rates at a record low and the recession hitting many households hard, it’s tougher than ever.
But help is at hand. On Thursday...
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Guests: Danny Cox, Independent Financial Adviser at Hargreaves Lansdown Financial Practitioners and Peter Nellist, partner at Clarke Willmott LLP
Date: 27 Oct 2009
Writing a will is the best way to make sure your estate is passed on to your family and friends exactly as you wish in the most tax efficient manner – and this is why independent legal and financial...
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Guests: Garreth Griffith, Head of Risk Management at PayPal UK
Date: 20 Oct 2009
So many of us rely on the internet – yet many people are still frightened of online fraud from phishing emails and online scams.
However, there are simple ways to protect yourself – and in this...
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Guests: Nici Audhlam-Gardiner, Abbey’s head of mortgages and David Hollingworth, L&C Mortgages
Date: 06 Oct 2009
There are tentative signs that the mortgage freeze may be beginning to thaw but millions of people, whether they’re would-be first time buyers or existing homeowners, are still struggling to get a...
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Guests: Michael Konstantinov, fund manager of Allianz RCM BRIC Stars Fund & Darius McDermott, managing director of Chelsea Financial Services
Date: 18 Sep 2009
As market confidence returns, the "BRIC" countries of Brazil, Russia, India and China are steadily increasing their global economic presence. As these economies move out of the shadows, there is talk...
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Guests: Julie Owens, head of home insurance and home services at moneysupermarket.com
Date: 17 Sep 2009
Got an insurance query?
In this month’s webchat we’ll be tackling insurance-related issues. Are you struggling to get your home insured? Perhaps you’re going on a trip of a lifetime and have a...
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Guests: Ian Naismith
Date: 27 Aug 2009
In the current economic climate it makes more sense than ever for people to be saving into a pension, and taking advantage of associated the tax benefits. But when it comes to planning for retirement...
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Guests: Dennis Hall, Independent Financial Adviser at Yellowtail Financial Planning Ltd and Shelley Hesford, partner at sas daniels LLP
Date: 25 Aug 2009
A divorce is an emotional and stressful process with potentially huge financial implications. This is why appropriate legal and financial advice should be sought to protect yourself, your family, and...
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Guests: Neil Dwane, manager of the Allianz RCM European Equity Income Fund and Andy Parsons, Advice Team Manager, The Share Centre
Date: 13 Aug 2009
www.share.com Important Information
Recent events have made the search for income a difficult one as investors suffer low interest rates, made worse by the prospect of inflation and questions over...
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Guests: Sarah Beeny, property expert
Date: 09 Jul 2009
Falling house prices and a shortage of mortgages mean tough times for everyone in the housing market from everyone. If you’re struggling to get on the housing ladder, unsure if now is a good time to...
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Guests: Tim Moss, head of loans and debt, and Louise Cuming, head of mortgages, moneysupermarket.com
Date: 04 Jun 2009
Life’s been tough for many of those looking for a mortgage or loan. Since the onset of the Credit Crunch, banks and building societies have become more cautious about who they’ll lend to. But there...
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Guests: Julie Hall, Women Unlimited & Samata Angel, Make Your Mark Ambassador
Date: 20 May 2009
If you are a woman considering starting up your own business this webchat may be for you.
Whether you’re harbouring a burning idea, have a passion or hobby but aren’t sure how to turn this into a...
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Guests: Chris Tapp, Credit Action and Alison Wood, Lloyds TSB
Date: 30 Apr 2009
Managing your finances during uncertain times like these can be challenging.
At Lloyds TSB we're here to help - and in this live webchat we aimed to offer you guidance on how to make it through...
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Guests: Mike Warburton, Grant Thornton; Amanda Davidson, Baigrie Davies; Kevin Mountford, moneysupermarket.com
Date: 29 Apr 2009
The devil’s in the detail so they say, and once the dust has settled following this year’s Budget what will it actually mean for you, your family, your future? And will you have more money in your...
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Guests: Yvette Cooper MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Date: 23 Apr 2009
What do you think about the announcements in the budget? Will you be better off, worse off or aren’t you sure? Yvette Cooper MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury will be joining us for another live...
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Guests: Peter Davis and James Meakin, Baker Tilly
Date: 22 Apr 2009
The Government is under immense pressure to bring some cheer to the British public in the Budget.
But how much room does it have to manoeuvre, and how much has Alistair Darling, the chancellor,...
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Guests: Chris Tapp, Credit Action and Alison Wood, Lloyds TSB
Date: 16 Apr 2009
For one in four of us this is our first experience of a recession and our first time to experience the full force of ‘recession depression’. Managing your finances during uncertain times like these...
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Guests: Jeremy Browne MP
Date: 01 Apr 2009
Following on from our recent webchats with Yvette Cooper and Mark Hoban, next in the hot seat is Jeremy Browne MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury for the Liberal Democrats.
Jeremy is...
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Guests: Bill Morrow co-founder of Angels Den & Emmett Kilduff, founder of cmypitch.com
Date: 24 Mar 2009
Whether you’re at the start-up stage, have a burning idea, or want to take your existing enterprise to the next level, how to access finance will always be an important consideration.
We will be...
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Guests: Anna Sofat, Addidi Wealth Management and Jason Witcombe, Evolve Financial Planning
Date: 12 Mar 2009
Billions of pounds of hard earned cash is being wasted every year through unnecessary tax payments or failure to use tax breaks. But how can you ensure you are paying the right amount? And how do you...
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Guests: Mark Hoban MP
Date: 11 Mar 2009
We were inundated with your questions to Yvette Cooper in our recent webcast. So now is your chance to put your questions and comments to the man on the other side of the fence, Mark Hoban MP, Shadow...
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Guests: Raj Anand, founder of Kwiqq.com & Jennifer Pirtle, founder of The Make Lounge
Date: 10 Mar 2009
In a recession how can you create buzz about your business and reach audiences without blowing the budget? Find out how to speed up in a slowdown using the web and social media in our live webchat....
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Guests: Scott Byrom, Utilities Manager & Clare Francis, editor of moneysupermarket.com
Date: 05 Mar 2009
From gas and electricity to mortgages and mobiles, your money can go further and there are savings to be made. But how can you make sure you are on the best deals for you? And how can you make your...
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Guests: Yvette Cooper MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Date: 25 Feb 2009
With the country in the grip of recession, many people are worried about what the future holds. Now is your chance to put your questions to a Government minister. Joining us live will be Yvette...
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Guests: John Davis Marketing, Director of Barclays Local Business
Date: 24 Feb 2009
Successfully managing cash flow is a vital consideration for any small business and getting the process right can be make or break, particularly in a tough trading environment.
Find out how to...
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Guests: Alan Young, Enterprise Nation & Clive Lewis, ICAEW
Date: 10 Feb 2009
In these difficult financial times - what can entrepreneurs learn about applying thriftiness to their business? If you would like to find out more about how to not just save money but also make your...
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Guests: Kevin Mountford
Date: 05 Feb 2009
As the credit crunch continues, it’s important to really make the most of your money – including your savings.
But with banks slashing rates – finding the higher rates of interest is getting...
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Guests: Alex Edmans, Saga Care Funding Advice Service
Date: 08 Dec 2008
One in four of the UK population will require some form of long-term care in their lifetime but funding it can be an emotive, complex and expensive prospect.
An important consideration for anyone...
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Guests: Pete Harrison & Kevin Mountford, moneysupermarket.com
Date: 04 Dec 2008
Christmas is on the way, but even those who don’t believe in Santa Claus concede the downturn is heading for an official recession. It’s ‘snow ‘joke and unless your finances are deep, crisp and even,...
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Guests: David Erasmus, Emma Jones, Oliver Sidwell
Date: 21 Nov 2008
Many of us want to escape the rat race, but what practicalities do you need to consider when taking the leap from employee to entrepreneur?
If you have ever dreamt of being your own boss, but...
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Guests: Genevieve Dowokpor & Phil Conway
Date: 20 Nov 2008
What does the world entrepreneur mean to you? Wealth? Excess? Greed? If these images come to mind, then think again.
Social enterprises – which aim to make money AND make a difference, are one of...
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Guests: Clare Logie & Sharon Connolly
Date: 19 Nov 2008
To celebrate Women’s Enterprise Day, join us for a special web chat on Wednesday 19 November, where we will be offering tips and advice to enterprising women on developing the confidence to develop,...
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Guests: Lisa Newton
Date: 18 Nov 2008
There may never be a bad time to start a good business, but how do you negotiate the current financial downturn, as a business owner without getting caught in the crunch?
Are there alternatives to...
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Guests: Jazz Rose (pictured) and Jonny Madderson
Date: 17 Nov 2008
They say if you do what you love, the money will follow, but how do you make this into a reality?
If you would like to find out more about how to turn a hobby or interest into a profitable and...
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Guests: Alex Edmans, Business Development Manager, Saga
Date: 16 Oct 2008
Equity release is a way to access the value built up in your property to help provide you with greater financial freedom. With the recent improvements to equity release plans, the added protection...
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Guests: Michael Konstantinov, Allianz Global Investors & Mark Dampier, Hargreaves Lansdown
Date: 24 Sep 2008
Knowing where to invest has become increasingly difficult during the recent market volatility. Emerging markets, such as those in the BRIC region (Brazil, Russia, India and China) have produced...
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Guests: Hetal Parmar, Senior Manager, Alliance & Leicester Savings
Date: 09 Sep 2008
In later life our priorities change – including our financial ones. There may be increased provisions for leisure to consider, or travel and health. For many there may be a need or wish to help...
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Guests: Kate Syred & Sarah Lu
Date: 01 Sep 2008
If you dream of turning your hobby into a business then you’re not alone. After all it can give you an opportunity to earn a living doing something you really love. Making it happen though isn’t...
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Guests: Ian Naismith, Head of Pensions Market Development
Date: 06 Aug 2008
When it comes to planning for retirement and specifically pensions it’s never too early to start. For many knowing which type of pension to choose and how much they should be putting aside is a real...
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Guests: Steve Rigden and Elaine Collins
Date: 18 Jun 2008
Exploring your family history to learn more about your ancestors is a hobby more and more people are discovering.
Whether you’re a newbie or just need some expert help then Steve and Elaine from...
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Guests: Paul Baxter, car insurance expert from Tescocompare.com
Date: 27 May 2008
When it comes to car insurance we’d all like the cheapest quote, tailored to our individual needs, in the quickest time, with least hassle involved.
Finding the right car insurance can be a...
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Guests: Richard Arundel, Migration Team Specialist at HIFX, Simon Neville, Independent Financial Adviser at Prism Xpats and John Hicks, Property Expert at Approved Properties Abroad
Date: 31 Mar 2008
Start your new life with as much money as possible!
Help is at hand in our latest webchat as Richard Arundel, Migration Team Specialist from foreign currency specialists HiFX, Simon Neville from...
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Guests: Trisha Clements & Stephan Hartry, Grant Thornton
Date: 12 Mar 2008
Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, has been under immense pressure over the past few months following the Northern Rock saga and proposals to introduce an annual tax for non-domiciles.
On...
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Guests: Anne Young, savings expert, Scottish Widows
Date: 05 Mar 2008
It's important to make your savings work as hard as possible. And with the end of the tax year just weeks away, now is a crucial time if you want to make the most of your money.
What’s more, new...
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Guests: Anna Sofat of AJS Wealth Management, Ben Yearsley of Hargreaves Lansdown, Keith Churchouse of Churchouse Financial Planning
Date: 29 Feb 2008
We have set up a panel of experts to answer your pension questions - and they will be on hand live between 2pm and 6pm today.
Our panel of expert independent financial advisers consists of Anna...
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Guests: Steve Latto, Pensions Development Manager, Alliance Trust and Anna Sofat, independent financial adviser, AJS Wealth Management
Date: 29 Feb 2008
If you’ve been putting off reviewing your retirement saving arrangements because of lack of time or support, why not make the most of the 'extra day' in this leap year? Earlier we had our experts on...
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Guests: Ray Boulger and Katie Tucker
Date: 15 Jan 2008
Our mortgage webchat with Ray Boulger and Katie Tucker from Charcol, the mortgage specialist has now finished - and thank you to all those who sent in questions. You can read their answers below... ...
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Guests: Bozena Emmins (Lloyds TSB) and Elisabeth Maxwell (Mazars)
Date: 06 Nov 2007
Around 10,000 Polish workers arrive in the UK each month, and one of their first ports of call is likely to be a bank.
Opening and managing an account is the initial, crucial step – and in some...
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Guests: Owain Wright, Head of Long-Term Care Funding Advice Services, Saga
Date: 03 Oct 2007
One in four of the UK population will require some form of long-term care in their lifetime - and funding it can be an emotive, complex and expensive prospect. Currently over a third of people in...
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Guests: Jason Witcombe, Evolve Financial Planning & Anne Young, tax expert, Scottish Widows
Date: 18 Sep 2007
There are only two certainties in life: death and taxes.
Sadly, with inheritance tax (IHT) both come at the same time. And with property prices at record levels and people getting wealthier, the...
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Guests: Mike Naylor, Personal Finance Expert, uSwitch.com
Date: 31 Aug 2007
Recent research by uSwitch.com shows British banks have made billions of pounds in profit by charging just under 20 million customers for going overdrawn and making further transactions whilst still...
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Guests: Michael Barrett, Chief Information Security Officer, PayPal
Date: 19 Jun 2007
Just a few years ago banking and shopping online wasn’t an accepted activity due to the fear of the ‘unknown’. Today, a record £10.9 billion is spent online by millions of consumers. However,...
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Guests: Claudia Philips, Managing Director of Investment Dealing at Alliance Trust
Date: 23 May 2007
Ever wondered how to make the most of your money? The stock market has many great attractions as an investment with more and more people looking at share dealing to secure their long-term financial...
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Guests: David Dunn, Fidelity International & Tom McPhail, Hargreaves Lansdown
Date: 03 May 2007
Whatever your age or life-stage, if you’re interested in pre- and post- retirement planning, then this live webchat is for you.
With us earlier were David Dunn, a director at Fidelity...
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Guests: Mark Rickard & Duncan Campbell
Date: 25 Apr 2007
More and more people are now choosing to buy property abroad, whether as a dream holiday home, an investment or for a permanent residence. However, buying a property overseas is a significant...
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Guests: Hyman Wolanski, Head of Pensions, Alliance Trust
Date: 03 Apr 2007
Are you unsure of the best way to save for your future? Are you worried you may not be able to put enough aside for retirement?
Whether you’re approaching retirement, actively saving for your...
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Guests: James Saunders Watson & Justin Modray
Date: 19 Mar 2007
Planning for our children’s financial future is becoming increasingly important but can be confusing. Help is at hand though in our live webchat with James Saunders Watson (Head of Sales & Marketing...
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Guests: Craig Staniland
Date: 28 Feb 2007
Can we really become a nation of greener drivers and what are the trade-offs we might have to make between convenience now and protecting our future?
If you'd like to find out more about...
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Guests: Owain Wright, Head of Long term Care Funding
Date: 18 Dec 2006
One in four of the UK population will require some form of long-term care in their lifetime but funding it can be an emotive, complex and expensive prospect. An important consideration for anyone...
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Guests: Anne Young, tax expert, Scottish Widows
Date: 07 Dec 2006
Young or old, super-rich or just ‘an average householder’, if you own a property then, sadly, inheritance tax (IHT) is something that will affect you. What’s more, because of rising house prices it...
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Guests: Carl Olav Scheible, Head of Merchant Services, PayPal
Date: 15 Nov 2006
Internet shopping is worth more than £8billion in the UK and growing rapidly creating a huge boom in consumer spending. Research predicts that an extra £3.2billion will be spent by 2010 that would...
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Guests: Suzette and Esther from FSCS
Date: 30 Oct 2006
No one likes to lose money - especially the considerable sums we entrust to financial services firms for our future. Unfortunately, however, things can sometimes go wrong, which is where the...
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Guests: Sam Mercer, Director, Employers' Forum on Age
Date: 12 Oct 2006
On 1 October new legislation came into force in the UK making it illegal for employers to discriminate against workers because of their age. The regulations cover recruitment, training and promotion...
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Guests: Ian Naismith, Head of Pensions Market Development, Scottish Widows
Date: 27 Jul 2006
Worried about how long you’ll need to work before you can retire? Concerned about how much you’ll need to save? Confused about the recent changes in the pensions rules? Unsure why you should have...
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Guests: Sophie de Pelet
Date: 11 May 2006
Does your cat have a cough, does your dog have diabetes, or has your hamster got a hernia? Whatever your pet, whatever the problem, if you have a question for our vet, send it in now and join Sophie...
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Guests: Suzette and Esther from FSCS
Date: 25 Apr 2006
No-one likes to lose money - and especially not the sometimes considerable sums we entrust to financial services firms for our future. Things can go wrong though which is where the Financial Services...
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Guests: Ian Lamont and Esther Norris from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Date: 04 Apr 2006
Financial services in the UK are generally very safe and reliable, but what happens when a financial services firm goes out of business owing you money?
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme...
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Guests: Elaine Collins and Steve Rigden
Date: 08 Feb 2006
If you’d like some help researching your family tree, then join this online chat at 1pm with our two experts from 1837online.com. Elaine Collins is former editor of ‘Ancestors’ magazine and author of...
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Guests: Anne Young, tax expert, Scottish Widows
Date: 02 Feb 2006
As the saying goes, there are only two certainties in life: death and taxes. Sadly, with inheritance tax (IHT) both come at the same time – a cruel double whammy for many.
Joining us now is Anne...
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Guests: Bernard Oster
Date: 24 Jan 2006
With the January 31st self-assessment deadline looming, if you’re self-employed or a higher rate tax-payer you’ve got to act quickly or face a fine!
Bernard Oster from Tax Watchdog, one the UK’s...
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Guests: Ray Boulger, mortgage expert, Charcolonline
Date: 28 Nov 2005
Hello and welcome! Ray Boulger is Senior Technical Manager for Charcol Online, and one of the UK’s leading mortgage experts. Ray has answered a selection of YOUR questions. Please refer to chat...
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