FT News Briefing: How to spend wisely this holiday season with Claer Barrett

Dec 19, 2025
10 mins

Episode Description

The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most expensive. Between gifts, food and travel, people can end up spending a lot of money this year. The Financial Times' Marc Filippino talks with Claer about why people are feeling the pinch this season and what they can do about it. 


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FT Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign

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Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts 


This episode of Money Clinic was produced by Marc Filippino, Mischa Frankl-Duval, and Victoria Craig. Our show was mixed by Kent Militzer. Additional help from Michael Lello. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 


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