Ft Money Show

We ask what this week's price swings say about gold's safe haven status. Are pension savers geting a fair deal? We assess new moves to improve your income choices. And is a 'Best buy' savings account really the best?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How high are the charges on your pension. We name the plans that have lost 39 per cent. And, we look at whether exchange traded funds are only for rogues. Finally, why gold savings accounts are not what they seem.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look at how to get higher income from shares and whether dividend yields of 7 or 8 per cent are sustainable. How your bank will respond to the Vickers report and more news on the state pension age  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How to protect your savings now that National Savings Certificates have sold out. When should you retire now annuity rates are at a record low? And where can you get a 100 per cent mortgage now?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Banks pay out £215m in compensation for missold PPI policies. Why billions are still invested in so-called dog funds. And mortgage rates - how you could save money paying the redemption charge and switching lender  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We reveal who is buying shares at the moment and what they're buying. What can you buy for your pension? We look for investments to protect your pension income. And should you buy into student property?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What would continuing low interest rates mean for mortgages and savings? Why a rise in stock markets in the next five years would make structured products look attractive now. And what a cut in the interest rates on SAYE plans will mean for you  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What property and business owners need to know about their insurance claims. Market turmoil and your investments, and which shares can bounce back after a week of disorder  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the debt crisis deepens, we seek safe havens for your cash. Go East, not West - why investors now want assets in strong Asian currencies. And is it time to leave your bank? We ask whether service is as important as an interest rate. Presented by Matthew Vincent. Produced by Rob Minto  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s show: The cheapest five-year mortgage in history has just been launched; should you get out of your fixed income? Find out what a Greek or US default would mean for your bond fund; and, investors fixated with gold – why you shouldn’t think of silver as a poor second.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Also, savers are still being transfered into high-charging pensions - we ask chair of Consumer Focus, Christine Farnish, when will mis-selling ever end? And, would anyone buy a risky bond fund right now - even if it claims to be strategic? Presented by Matthew Vincent with Tanya Powley, Jo Cumbo and Alice Ross.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week there was more bad news for people approaching retirement as new data showed a further decline in annuity rates - so what can you do about it? Murdoch drops his Sky bid and plans to buy back shares - but would you invest in media now? And, homeowners opt to improve rather than move - but would you splash out on an outdoor swimming pool?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Banks are pulling their best savings deals - so where should you put your money now? Investment trusts are producing better returns than unit trusts. And offset mortgages are proving more efficient for higher-rate taxpayers  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The OFT has ordered airlines, such as Ryanair, to stop hiding card surcharges. We look at why investors are not reclaiming tax on foreign share dividends, and how UK banks would be affected by a Greek debt default.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your money is in their hands - do you trust your wealth manager? Their best ever mortgage deals - but only if you are a loyal customer. And why you only have to choose a pension for a few years at a time  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When is a guarantee not a guarantee - we read the latest warnings on structured products. The cost of care - we add up the fees for residential and nursing homes. And how your customer profile affects the cost of borrowing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We look at the latest threats in the property market. Do you buy high and sell low? We ask whether behavioural finance can help you make investment decisions. How can you protect yourself in retirement?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A pension offer you can refuse; why two-year fixed mortgages are a waste of time; and an end to cash - will phones be all you need in your pocket? Presented by Matthew Vincent, with guest Ray Boulger of John Charcol.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Banks face more complaints about selling insurance - is this the next PPI? Brits could be taxed on their French properties and can anyone face reading the small print before investing?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The pitfalls of pension flexibility - why it's not a good idea to transfer a company scheme into flexible drawdown; The big PPI payday - how to get compensation; and how expensive are "switch-to-fix" mortgage deals? Presented by Matthew Vincent, with guest James Daley, editor of Which? Money.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.