Market news today - four years and counting

This week in the markets: the equity bull market is four years old this week and, as third quarter earnings season kicks off with high expectations, shares are holding their gains despite the growing pressure of rising bond yields. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

£100k stay-at-home dilemma: should I give up work to raise my child?

Today on the show - Jemma Slingo is with us to answer whether it pays for parents to give up work to raise children - and explain ways to avoid the punishing hit from tax and the withdrawal of benefits that can happen when your pay reaches key cliff-edges. Try the Centre for British Progress child…

Time for bonds? IHT threat to pensions?  What you’re asking us right now 

Today on the show - we’re answering your questions with topics ranging from the case for bonds as yields soar to tax on cash ISAs and pensions. Tom Stevenson is here to give the answers.    Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on the latest financial developments toge…

Market news today - two way pull

This week in the markets: investors are torn between rising bond yields and booming earnings ahead of a nervous autumn of political uncertainty. Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson reviews the stories moving markets.

Yields above 5%? The shares that can still thrive

Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to identify the parts of the stock market that can continue to do well despite the threat posed by higher inflation, rates and borrowing costs. You can read his article on this here. Ed Monk is joined by Tom Stevenson to provide a well-balanced take on th…

Market news today - Budget countdown begins

This week in markets: all eyes on the UK chancellor as the cost of government borrowing continues to rise. Fidelity’s Jemma Slingo reviews the stories moving markets.

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 i…

"I wish someone had told me this" - Stacey Duguid on mid-life career loss

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 provi…

Market news today - market adapt to higher inflation

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.

Should I use my pension to pay off my mortgage?

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 ins…