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Claer Barrett

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Claer Barrett is the consumer editor. She writes the weekly Serious Money column and presents the FT's Money Clinic podcast and Business Clinic video series. Claer frequently appears as a commentator on radio and TV, talking about personal finance, consumer and small business issues, and she is a regular guest on Eddie Mair's Drive show on LBC Radio.

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    Chancellor urged to help excluded entrepreneurs

    Professional bodies propose way of assisting limited company directors excluded from financial support

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    Reader event: Motherhood, money and making career moves

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    Money Clinic Podcast: Can a second career save my retirement?

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    Money Clinic podcast: A young entrepreneur’s lockdown story

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  • Saturday, 7 November, 2020
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    This year, let’s have a Christmas reset

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    Money Clinic podcast: Advice for graduate job seekers

    Presenter Claer Barrett talks to graduate trainee Olly as he embarks on his City career

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