In this week's episode, Susannah and Sarah look at how the pharmaceutical sector is faring after a whirlwind few years. Exploring weight loss treatments, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, GSK, and falling healthy life expectancy, find out how all of this could affect your savings and investments. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, Susannah and Sarah dive deep into the NatWest share sale and Sophie Lund-Yates explores how past government privatisations stand now, touching on BT, British Gas and Royal Mail. Emma Wall also looks at why the UK market is an interesting region at the moment and what that might mean for your investments. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah talk all things tax year end and look at the reasons why many leave it to the last minute to make use of pension and ISA allowances. They also look at how this year's Spring Budget could impact your savings and investments - touching on British ISA, cuts to National Insurance and more. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Tax rules can change and benefits depend on personal circumstances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf ..read more

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah explore the financial sector and talk about the UK's biggest banks and building societies. Touching on interest rate cuts, the NatWest share sale and the impact of upcoming elections – find out how all of this could impact your savings and investments.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah delve into the world of sin stocks, looking at oil companies, weapons manufacturers, Environmental Social and Governance and sustainable investing, as well as the pursuit of net zero. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this week's episode, Sarah and Susannah look at the weakening luxury market, a drop in retail sales growth and the impact of brand power. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah discuss the latest HL Savings & Resilience Barometer. We explore where life is getting tougher, how retirement resilience is falling, and reveal the golden rules of investing for those getting started. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you seek advice. Investments rise and fall in value, so investors could make a loss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, Sarah and Susannah talk about how you can protect yourself and family from investment and pension scams, and why cybersecurity is an ESG issue. We also look at what market opportunities scams can bring and which companies could be most at risk. This podcast isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, seek advice. All investments can fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

In this episode, we examine what 2024 might bring for investments, pensions, savings, house prices and interest rates, and explore funds and shares to watch.   All investments fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest. This is not personal advice. If you are unsure of a course of action for your circumstances, you should ask for advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more

We explore the challenges for buy-to-let investors and tenants, whether it’s a sensible option for your pension, and an alternative way to invest for income. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information ..read more