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MTTM Podcast 124 – The truth about fund ratings and how interest rate rises affect the stock market

By Damien Fahy
1 min read Published: 21 Mar 2017

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What's on this week's show?

This week I tell you why you should take fund platforms' best buy lists and fund ratings with a pinch of salt. I also discuss what impact interest rate rises will have on the stock market and whether we will see a correction. Finally, I tell you how to save £140 on your SKY TV bill.

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