Clever About Cash Podcast
Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson are your guides on how best to manage your personal finances.
Clever About Cash offers practical advice on how to navigate the challenging area of personal finance. Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson talk to experts who suggest tips which can make a real difference to your bank balance. Whatever your financial situation, this is the show to help you make the most of what you've got and learn how to make some more.
Episodes to download
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Career changes: Taking the leap
Mon 26 Sep 2022
Love Island's Jay Younger looks at the transferable skills that have helped him at work.
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Teaching kids about cash
Mon 19 Sep 2022
How to talk to children about finances without causing worry.
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Money tips from around the world
Mon 12 Sep 2022
What can we learn from other countries when it comes to money?
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Cooking up a storm on a budget
Mon 5 Sep 2022
Batch cooking, avoiding food waste and building confidence in the kitchen.
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How to create a waste-free wardrobe
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Love Islander Jay Younger and Great British Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker share tips.
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Work – a new chapter
Mon 15 Aug 2022
Making the most of flexible working and taking advantage of a hungry job market.
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Back to class: Doing the maths
Mon 8 Aug 2022
The costs of returning to school, and money tips for navigating home education.
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Setting financial goals in pursuit of happiness
Mon 1 Aug 2022
How reframing our budgets can help us lead a more fulfilled life.
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How to plan your best life in retirement
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Advice for delayed and flexible retirement, and planning our pensions.
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Saying ‘I do’ to a budget wedding
Mon 18 Jul 2022
Elopements and pot luck suppers – how to prioritise your must-haves and let the rest go.
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Childcare – not all fun and games
Mon 11 Jul 2022
Activities on a budget for families this summer and navigating childcare alongside work.
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Food shopping for less
Mon 4 Jul 2022
Celebrating frozen veg, accessing food banks, and the joys of growing your own.
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Money on our minds
Mon 27 Jun 2022
Tips to help navigate the world of money when managing your mental health.
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Home hacks for the energy crisis
Mon 20 Jun 2022
Cheap and easy changes to get our household bills down.
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Cutting the cost of Christmas
Sat 18 Dec 2021
Kim & Eileen have tips on spending wisely, reducing waste and avoiding seasonal scams.
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Ideas for making more money
Sat 11 Dec 2021
A selection box of suggestions for increasing your income and cutting your costs.
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How to make money from social media
Sat 4 Dec 2021
Scottish influencers share their tips for getting started.
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Jargon
Sat 20 Nov 2021
Deciphering the phrases and acronyms you might come across when managing your money.
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Loan sharks
Sat 13 Nov 2021
Illegal money lending is still a real problem for communities across the country.
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Additional needs and additional costs
Sat 6 Nov 2021
Getting help from therapists, making adaptations to the home and replacing damaged items.
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Coping with cancer
Sat 30 Oct 2021
Being diagnosed with a serious condition can throw your finances into turmoil.
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Time to join a credit union?
Sat 16 Oct 2021
As folk struggle to make ends meet, there's a financial lifeline for Scottish communities.
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Fuel poverty
Sat 2 Oct 2021
As gas prices rise, what can you do to keep control of your energy bills?
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Moving from city to country
Sat 25 Sep 2021
Is the grass greener when you give up your urban home for a rural lifestyle?
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How much is that doggy in the window?
Sat 18 Sep 2021
All the things you should consider when you're deciding if you can afford a new pet.
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The Rental Game
Sat 11 Sep 2021
Financial advice for landlords and tenants. With Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson.