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Do you have money worries? Is it affecting your state of mind? Personal debt for many is spiralling out of control with the levels topping £180bn in Britain. That's more than the annual budget for the NHS. Well one organisation is looking to help those who are in trouble by offering free debt advice and management plans. Jane Clack from PayPlan speak to Georgie Frost about how serious the debt in this country is, and how to overcome these issues.
Guests: Jane Clack
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It's time for This is Money! Once again, the guys from the award-winning finance website join Georgie in the studio to run down the hottest money stories of the week. On this show, editor Simon Lambert and consumer affairs Lee Boyce are in to discuss the return of the no-deposit mortgages, the 5 biggest threats to your pensions, and finally, Leicester City for the win! Lee gloats on the clubs surprise victory, while a slightly more prosaic Simon breaks down the ridiculous odds placed on the teams chances - half as likely as seeing Elvis! This is Money is presented in partnership with NS&I.
Guests: Simon Lambert,Lee Boyce
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Since the death of pop superstar Prince - we've learnt that he didn't leave a will and it's apparently caused some problems for his family. Even if you're not a multi-millionaire, it's a good idea to write a will so that your assets are distributed according to your wishes...and to make things easier for your loved-ones. Georgie speaks to Gary Rycroft, partner at Joseph A. Jones & Co Solicitors in Lancaster
Guests: Gary Rycroft
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If you think getting a mortgage is difficult, try doing it when you are over fifty. When it comes to mortages, banks can often be reluctant to lend to people who will retire before their mortgage term ends…But there are some steps you can take. Georgie speaks to Joanne Atkin, from What Mortgage
Guests: Joanne Atkin
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Share Radio's Senior Analyst Ed Bowsher joins Georgie in the studio to look at the massive Panama leaks, incoming flood protection, and our weekly grocery shop drops to its lowest level.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Ahead of the Budget, the Momentum UK Household Financial Wellness Index highlights the areas of concern for the financial welfare of UK consumers. Financial journalist Harriet Meyer joins Georgie to talk this and all stories making the headlines today.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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On Wednesday, the Chancellor George Osborne will present his latest Budget. Aside from a sighting of the fashionable red box, what can we all expect? Normally, a Budget four years out from a general election is when a government takes some risks. So what will happen to pay, pensions and petrol prices - all on the agenda. Ed Bowsher joins Georgie Frost to discuss this and all stories making the news today.
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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Is 2016 the year to get investing? Is now the time to get on the property ladder? The team from MoneyWise got some tips! Plus Tom gives us his favourite products that he's been looking at; We chat about the already infamous Apple ransom Hack and what funny money story has caught the eye of the team this week.
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Ed Bowsher, Share’s personal finance expert, joins Georgie in the studio for a look at the big stories of the day #juniordoctorsstrike #sundaytrading #supermarkets #eaglelabs at barclays
Guests: Ed Bowsher
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The team from This Is Money, the award winning financial website, are back in the studio with Georgie for their weekly catch up. This week they take a look at: an alternative to Trump's doom-and-gloom rhetoric; automation is creeping into every aspect of our lives, and the British auto industry shines in Geneva.
Guests: Simon Lambert,Lee Boyce
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