BBC Radio Podcasts from Clever About Cash
Career changes: Taking the leap
Love Island's Jay Younger looks at the transferable skills that have helped him at work.
Teaching kids about cash
How to talk to children about finances without causing worry.
Money tips from around the world
What can we learn from other countries when it comes to money?
Cooking up a storm on a budget
Batch cooking, avoiding food waste and building confidence in the kitchen.
How to create a waste-free wardrobe
Love Islander Jay Younger and Great British Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker share tips.
The changing costs of care
The impact of rising bills and a shortage of carers.
Work – a new chapter
Making the most of flexible working and taking advantage of a hungry job market.
Back to class: Doing the maths
The costs of returning to school, and money tips for navigating home education.
Setting financial goals in pursuit of happiness
How reframing our budgets can help us lead a more fulfilled life.
How to plan your best life in retirement
Advice for delayed and flexible retirement, and planning our pensions.
Saying ‘I do’ to a budget wedding
Elopements and pot luck suppers – how to prioritise your must-haves and let the rest go.
Childcare – not all fun and games
Activities on a budget for families this summer and navigating childcare alongside work.
Food shopping for less
Celebrating frozen veg, accessing food banks, and the joys of growing your own.
Money on our minds
Tips to help navigate the world of money when managing your mental health.
Home hacks for the energy crisis
Cheap and easy changes to get our household bills down.
Cutting the cost of Christmas
Kim & Eileen have tips on spending wisely, reducing waste and avoiding seasonal scams.
Ideas for making more money
A selection box of suggestions for increasing your income and cutting your costs.
How to make money from social media
Scottish influencers share their tips for getting started.
LGBT
What discrimination do people face when they don't fit into a box?
Jargon
Deciphering the phrases and acronyms you might come across when managing your money.
Loan sharks
Illegal money lending is still a real problem for communities across the country.
Additional needs and additional costs
Getting help from therapists, making adaptations to the home and replacing damaged items.
Coping with cancer
Being diagnosed with a serious condition can throw your finances into turmoil.
Repair, reuse and upcycle
How to save money by cutting down on what you throw away.
Time to join a credit union?
As folk struggle to make ends meet, there's a financial lifeline for Scottish communities.
Let's get physical
Is it worth spending a few pounds to shed a few pounds?
Fuel poverty
As gas prices rise, what can you do to keep control of your energy bills?
Moving from city to country
Is the grass greener when you give up your urban home for a rural lifestyle?
How much is that doggy in the window?
All the things you should consider when you're deciding if you can afford a new pet.
The Rental Game
Financial advice for landlords and tenants. With Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson.
Edinburgh Festival
How did the pandemic hit the pockets of those working in the creative sector?
Helping vulnerable people to manage their money
The barriers that those with disabilities face when trying to be financially independent.
The cost of surrogacy and adoption
How much money do you need to start a family?
Affordable justice
What are the options if you can't afford a lawyer to fight your case?
Could my pension save the planet?
Your pension pot is a significant amount of money but what's it being used for right now?
Improving your credit score
What are the ways to build a healthy history without taking on too much debt?
Money worries and sleepless nights
Practical advice on managing any anxiety caused by your financial situation.
Beginner's guide to bankruptcy
Thousands of us become insolvent each year. What does it involve and how can you avoid it?
Motoring
How could your driving be kinder to the environment and your pocket?
Holidays
The safest ways to book your trip whether that's a foreign vacation or a staycation.
Widowed at a young age
How prepared are you to pick up the financial pieces following an unexpected death?
Gambling
Kim and Eileen hear how to help yourself or someone you care about to break the habit.
Advice for Young People
What you should know before signing your first employment contract or tenancy agreement.
Armed Services Advice Project
Kim and Eileen meet the veterans struggling to make ends meet on civvy street.
Support to help your business grow
Kim & Eileen meet entrepreneurs to find out what to consider when looking for investment.
Breaking free from financial abuse
How much control do you have over your money? Does someone else hold the purse strings?
Spring cleaning your finances
As the end of the tax year approaches it's time to take stock of your money.
Top of the class
Is moving home to get into a better school catchment area a good investment?
Appy talk
The latest technology that is being developed to make managing your money easier.
How to spot a scam
Learn how the crooks are using Covid to get hold of your cash.
How to add value to your property
What improvements could you be investing in now that would add value for years to come?
Become confident at complaining
Speak up about poor service, haggle for a better deal and give some friendly feedback.
Where there's a will...
What's the best way to pass your money to the next generation?
The cost of breaking up
How do you untangle years of joint finances? Do you know if you can even afford to leave?
Getting by on benefits
If your income’s taken a hit we’ve advice on benefits and some tips to cut your costs.
Helping your parents to handle their finances.
How do you judge when it’s time to step in – and what are the consequences if u don't?
Does money buy happiness?
What emotional triggers make you want to spend and how can you re-train your brain?
How can I protect and grow my income?
With Covid causing chaos for the economy what steps can you take to protect your income?
Why on earth would you want to start a business in 2020?
Two thirds of us say we fancy the idea and the turbulent economy means new opportunities.
What's the best thing to invest in now?
Time to stick with the stock market or do gold, whisky and crypto give a better return?
What's the point in saving?
With interest rates at record lows how can you maximise your savings?
With the housing market heating up is it time to buy, sell or renovate?
How to get the most for your money whether you're moving home or staying put.
Dealing with Debt
With the average household debt at record levels, how do we get back to black?
Helping your kids budget for university life.
How to help your children manage their money as they head off to study.
Will my pension be enough?
With the economy in turmoil what steps can you take to maximise your pension?
How to catch a dragon
Learn what an investor is looking for before they open their cheque book.
How to handle redundancy
With job losses rising we discover what support is available when you're made redundant.
Welcome to Clever About Cash
Your guide to navigating personal finance in uncharted times.