A recent poll revealed that 1 in 4 students suffers from mental health problems, rising to 1 in 3 among female students. This can affect your ability to study effectively and even forces some students to give up their courses altogether. Sarah looks at the link between money and mental health and what support is available.
Guests: Elliot Gathercole,Helen Undy
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This week Sarah looks at how ISAs work. What are the different types available now, and how do they all work? Are they still the best option for savers? Figures published last week showed that 12.7m people had an ISA in the tax year up to April, down slightly from 13m last year. With savings rates so low, maybe that's not surprising.
Guests: Hannah Maundrell,Neil Liversidge,Nick Hill
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Original Broadcast: Your Money, Your Future
With so many websites and so many companies offering financial information, how do you go about finding a good financial adviser you can trust? Sarah gathers hints, tips and advice from her guests.
Guests: Claire Walsh,Carolyn Gowan,Alex Whitson
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Original Broadcast: Women & Money
Why are women’s products more expensive than men’s? Women pay more for a whole range of items, including razors, some models of pen, perfume compared to aftershave and even for things like dry cleaning. So, is this a premium that's unfairly imposed on female products or is it a justified cost that manufacturers and retailers pass on?
Guests: Belinda Phipps,Donna Ferguson,Emma Simon,Libby Mayfield
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It emerged last month that savers using the Help to Buy ISA can’t in fact use this money for a deposit, and the government was criticised for misleading hopeful homebuyers after many were left with huge holes in their budgets. So what are the options now for those desperate to get on the property ladder?
Guests: Amelia Murray,Andrew Boast,David Hollingworth
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Original Broadcast: Your Money, Your Future
It's almost three years since new rules were brought in to make it quicker and easier to switch bank account, but figures show that only 3% of us do this every year. Two weeks ago the competition watchdog published its report into banking - shying away from recommending that the banks had the interest rate on their overdrafts capped. Sarah looks at why you should switch and the best way to do it, and what you need to consider.
Guests: Andy Webb,Kevin Mountford,Matt Sanders
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Original Broadcast: Women & Money
How can you maximise your time away from work? Sarah looks at setting up your own 'kitchen table' business, volunteering and doing courses to improve your career prospects. With Jasmine Birtles of MoneyMagpie, Kristen Stephenson of the NCVO and Yvette Ankrah, CEO of The Kitchen Table & business mentor.
Guests: Jasmine Birtles,Kristen Stephenson,Yvette Ankrah
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Most people in their mid-twenties will have attended lots of weddings this year and probably have one this bank holiday too. But attending can be a pricey business. Sarah looks at how much you should spend on travel, accommodation, a new outfit and, of course, the wedding list.
Guests: Joe Green,Rachel Southwood
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It's been two weeks since the Bank of England cut interest rates to a historic low of just 0.25% and some banks and building societies have wasted no time in cutting the interest rates on their accounts. So can you get any kind of return on your savings? How do you know if your account is paying a terrible rate and who is paying the most? Sarah's joined by Sally Francis of MoneySavingExpert and Hannah Maundrell, editor at money.co.uk.
Guests: Sally Francis,Hannah Maundrell
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Original Broadcast: Your Money, Your Future
To get the most out of retirement, financially and in terms of what you do, it's really worth planning for. Not just how much you put into your pension, but when you retire, how you retire and how much money you'll need. When should you do this kind of planning, do you need professional advice or can you work it all out yourself? And what are your options if you've not yet thought about your retirement?
Guests: Gareth Shaw,Michelle Cracknell,Anna Sofat
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