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BBC Radio 4's Money BoxSaturday, 3 Januaryat 1204 BSTOn Radio 4 and Online 3 January 2009 Programme transcript (16 pages) The FTSE 100 index of leading shares recorded its biggest annual decline last year since the index was launched in 1984.BBC Radio 4's Money BoxSaturday, 3 Januaryat 1204 BSTOn Radio 4 and Online 3 January 2009 Programme transcript (16 pages) The FTSE 100 index of leading shares recorded its biggest annual decline last year since the index was launched in 1984.
Some commentators are saying that 2009 will see a massive resurgence.Some commentators are saying that 2009 will see a massive resurgence.
So will the market recover - and what will it mean for investors and those nearing retirement?So will the market recover - and what will it mean for investors and those nearing retirement?
We ask Justin Urquhart Stewart of Seven Investment Management and Gill Cardy from Nicholls Stevens.We ask Justin Urquhart Stewart of Seven Investment Management and Gill Cardy from Nicholls Stevens.
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Further information/related stories:Further information/related stories:
FTSE 100 index has its worst yearMarkets start year on upbeat noteStock markets in 2008: a year to forget or learn from?Experienced eyes look back at 2008External internet linksFTSE 100 index has its worst yearMarkets start year on upbeat noteStock markets in 2008: a year to forget or learn from?Experienced eyes look back at 2008External internet links
If you have any spare cash, were is the best place to keep it?If you have any spare cash, were is the best place to keep it?
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Over the festive period rates on savings product have continued to fall, following the last base rate cut of 1% in December.Over the festive period rates on savings product have continued to fall, following the last base rate cut of 1% in December.
The Monetary Policy Committee will be meeting again this week - so what will 2009 hold for Britain's savers?The Monetary Policy Committee will be meeting again this week - so what will 2009 hold for Britain's savers?
Rachel Thrussell from Moneyfacts takes us through the best rates.Rachel Thrussell from Moneyfacts takes us through the best rates.
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Could interest rates go negative?Q&A: The Bank Rate cut and youSaving and investing: Your questionsExternal internet linksCould interest rates go negative?Q&A: The Bank Rate cut and youSaving and investing: Your questionsExternal internet links
CurrenciesMany analysts believe parity with the euro is now only a matter of timeCurrenciesMany analysts believe parity with the euro is now only a matter of time
As the pound continues to weaken against the euro many holiday makers planning a trip abroad are faced with a dilemma.As the pound continues to weaken against the euro many holiday makers planning a trip abroad are faced with a dilemma.
Do they make a short hop to the expensive eurozone, or pay slightly more to travel to countries where the pound has held up better or the cost of living is lower?Do they make a short hop to the expensive eurozone, or pay slightly more to travel to countries where the pound has held up better or the cost of living is lower?
Bob Howard reports.Bob Howard reports.
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Holidays affected by weak poundHave Your Say: CurrenciesUK tourists 'head out of Europe'Tourism boosted by a weak poundPound continues fall against euroRecord low rates for UK touristsMoney tips for a summer holiday'Big surge' in camping holidaysExternal internet linksHolidays affected by weak poundHave Your Say: CurrenciesUK tourists 'head out of Europe'Tourism boosted by a weak poundPound continues fall against euroRecord low rates for UK touristsMoney tips for a summer holiday'Big surge' in camping holidaysExternal internet links
Barnsley Building Society was rescued by Yorkshire Building SocietyBarnsley Building Society was rescued by Yorkshire Building Society
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Four building societies disappeared in 2008 and another will follow in the next few weeks.Four building societies disappeared in 2008 and another will follow in the next few weeks.
As banks collapse and are bailed out by taxpayers Paul Lewis looks at how building societies have survived and prospered by sticking to the more traditional ways of raising finance.As banks collapse and are bailed out by taxpayers Paul Lewis looks at how building societies have survived and prospered by sticking to the more traditional ways of raising finance.
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Banks 'feel remorse' for downturnBuilding society mergers on trackExternal internet linksBanks 'feel remorse' for downturnBuilding society mergers on trackExternal internet links
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Child benefit for the eldest child goes up to £20 per week on Monday 5 January and the rate for other children goes up to £13.20.Child benefit for the eldest child goes up to £20 per week on Monday 5 January and the rate for other children goes up to £13.20.
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BBC Radio 4's Money Box was broadcast on Saturday, 3 January 2009 at 1204 GMT.BBC Radio 4's Money Box was broadcast on Saturday, 3 January 2009 at 1204 GMT.
The programme is repeated on Sunday 4 January 2009 at 2102 GMT. The programme was repeated on Sunday 4 January 2009 at 2102 GMT.