Does it always make sense to buy a house if you can?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to answer whether it always makes sense to buy a house. Generations have grown up with rampant house price growth that has rewarded them for borrowing as much as they can to buy a a home as soon as they can - does that equation still hold today?   Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - we welcome writer and campaigner Stacey Duguid to the show to talk about her experience of losing a high-flying career - and income - in her 40s. What are the things she wished she known sooner to navigate a mid-life career setback?   Ed Monk is joined by Stacey Duguid to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the markets: investors adapt to persistent inflation as central banks (with one notable exception) tighten together. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Marianna Hunt is here to answer whether using money from your pension to pay off your mortgage makes sense. We’ve run the numbers to help you decide. Ed Monk is joined by Marianna Hunt to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the markets: Interest rate decisions dominate the headlines this week as the stock market hovers near all-time highs in the face of a rising cost of capital. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to assess the cash for investing in shares when the income you can get from cash and bonds looks so high. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about the strong recent runs for gold and bitcoin. What’s going on - and has Tom changed his mind on holding the cryptocurrency?  Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in the markets: strong US jobs data shorten the odds on a rate hike this month; shares and bonds tell a different story for now; and the mid-term election race begins in Dallas. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to talk us through a big potential row that’s brewing over the State Pension. Will the Triple Lock deliver not just a boost to the value of the State Pension - but a headache for the Government as well?  Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is here to tell us whether it makes the most sense to save into an ISA or a pension once you enter those key savings years in your 50s.   Ed Monk is joined by Jemma Slingo to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments together with expert insights to help you grow your capital, manage your investment portfolio and make the most of the money markets. Popular for its jargon-free approach, clear analysis and fresh perspective, The Personal Investor podcast helps shine a light on the latest market developments for the savvy UK investor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.