"Is private school worth the financial sacrifice?"

"Is private school worth the financial sacrifice?"

Author: The Telegraph May 22, 2024 Duration: 37:36

How far would you go to afford private school for your children... and is it even worth it? In this episode, Katie hears from "Lucy" who is stuck on whether to send her children to private school. To find answers, Katie hits the road and speaks to Phil in Bolton, who sold his house, ISAs and moved the whole family 200 miles north in order to pay for his kids' school fees. Katie also finds answers from Melanie Sanderson, Managing Editor of the Good Schools Guide & Telegraph writer Helena Morrissey, who paid for all 9 of her children to attend private school.


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Contributors:

Melanie Sanderson

Helena Morrissey


Katie Morley, The Telegraph's Consumer Champion, has won back £10 million in compensation for readers. Now, she's hitting the road for a brand new podcast, Money Confidential, to hear directly from you. Would you let your grown-up child move back home and not pay rent? Is it fair for your richer siblings to go skiing and leave you behind? Are private schools really worth it? This is the place where we discuss everyday money problems affecting your life and relationships.


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Money Confidential with Katie Morley is a podcast that digs into the real financial dilemmas people face but are often too awkward or private to discuss out loud. Hosted by The Telegraph's Consumer Champion, Katie Morley, who has a track record of winning millions in compensation for readers, this series moves beyond the headlines to explore the personal side of money. Each episode tackles a specific, thorny question sent in by listeners, from family disputes over inheritance and the etiquette of adult children living rent-free, to the social pressures of keeping up with wealthier friends or the true cost and value of private education. The conversations here are grounded in real stories, blending elements of society, culture, relationships, and even the subtle tensions that can feel like true crime within families. You'll hear Katie engage directly with people's situations, offering her seasoned perspective while facilitating honest talk that seeks practical clarity over simple judgment. This podcast provides a confidential space where the messy, emotional, and frequently unspoken rules about money are finally brought into the open.
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