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As Clare prepares for maternity leave, she joins Helen to explore the financial realities of becoming a parent. From understanding maternity pay and protecting your pension to building a baby buffer, managing childcare costs and making the most of government support, this episode covers the key money decisions facing growing families. Whether you're planning for a baby, expecting, or adjusting to life as a new parent, discover practical ways to build financial resilience and prepare for the years ahead.This podcast contains general information and is not personal financial advice. Tax rules and government benefits can change, and benefits depend on individual circumstances. Eligibility for childcare support, Child Benefit and other government schemes may vary depending on personal circumstances and income. Pension and tax planning considerations discussed may not be suitable for everyone. Pension money can't normally be accessed until 55. Rising to 57 in 2028. 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.

How should investors respond to a new government, rising geopolitical tensions and the latest wave of AI-driven earnings? Anna Macdonald and Matt Britzman explore what Andy Burnham’s arrival, and a Labour shake up could mean for portfolios, the outlook for UK markets, defence spending and the upcoming Budget. They also unpack fresh results from Alphabet and Tesla, discuss the durability of the AI investment theme and explain why diversification and time in the market remain key principles for long-term investors.This podcast is for information purposes only and does not constitute personal advice. Investments can fall as well as rise in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. This content is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any investment or security mentioned. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you’ve just sat through 40 consecutive days of rain, you’d be forgiven for dreaming of a knock on the door from a millionaire maker, so you could take off to sunnier climes.In this episode, Helen and Clare imagine what they would do with an unexpected windfall - and look at what you have told us you would do. You’re a pleasingly sensible bunch, with the majority of you saying you’d put that windfall towards savings and investments.But what else should you be thinking about? From care costs, to pensions, and whether you should lock money away for the long-term, Clare and Helen dig into the different things you should be thinking about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.