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Claer Barrett

Transform financial literacy with Claer Barrett, speaker and personal finance expert. Claer works with audiences to demystify money management and build financial confidence, delivering award-winning insights through her bestselling book, FT columns, and popular Money Clinic podcast.

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Claer Barrett

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  • Associate Editor at the Financial Times
  • Host of FT's Money Clinic podcast
  • Regular guest on TV and radio finance shows as a money agony-aunt
Claer Barrett is an award-winning journalist and broadcaster who focuses on personal finance. As an Associate Editor at the Financial Times, she presents the FT's weekly Money Clinic podcast, which addresses listeners' financial dilemmas. She also writes the Serious Money column for the FT Weekend newspaper. With over 15 years of experience in consumer and personal finance journalism, Claer has developed a straightforward approach to discussing money. This has made her a frequent guest on various TV and radio programmes, including ITV's Lorraine, where she appears every Wednesday morning, finance phone-ins on LBC, and shows like Watchdog, Rip Off Britain, and You & Yours on the BBC. Her bestselling book, What They Don't Teach You About Money, was released in 2023. It expertly debunks the myths that keep many people stuck in personal finance paralysis. Slicing through the financial world's jargon, Claer's hallmark is communicating key financial know-how in easy, practical steps—with a dollop of humour on the side. She is a regular on the after-dinner speaking circuit and is a trustee of the FT-supported charity, the Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign.

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Mastering Financial Independence: 7 Habits For Success
Join Claer Barrett, a Financial Journalist, Consumer Editor at Financial Times, and author of "What They Don't Teach You About Money," as she delves into the seven habits for achieving financial independence. Gain insights from her experience and the weekly podcast, Money Clinic, to navigate your financial future.

Why We Recommend Booking Claer

Book Claer Barrett to empower your team with clear, actionable financial insights. Her engaging, no-nonsense approach demystifies money matters, making complex concepts accessible. With her extensive media experience, she’ll inspire confidence in financial decision-making, ensuring your audience leaves informed and motivated to take control of their finances.

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What topics does Claer Barrett specialise in?
Claer Barrett specialises in discussing personal finance, financial literacy, consumer finance and more.
What is Claer Barrett's speaking style like?
Claer’s delivery is engaging and insightful, blending expertise with humour. Her anecdotes and practical approach make complex topics accessible, bringing subject matter to life for her audience.
Does Claer Barrett offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Claer Barrett offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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