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Clever About Cash

Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson are your guides on how best to manage your personal finances.

Radio Scotland,68 episodes

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Career changes: Taking the leap
Love Island's Jay Younger looks at the transferable skills that have helped him at work.
26 Sep 2022,27 mins
Teaching kids about cash
How to talk to children about finances without causing worry.
19 Sep 2022,28 mins
Money tips from around the world
What can we learn from other countries when it comes to money?
12 Sep 2022,27 mins
Cooking up a storm on a budget
Batch cooking, avoiding food waste and building confidence in the kitchen.
05 Sep 2022,28 mins
How to create a waste-free wardrobe
Love Islander Jay Younger and Great British Sewing Bee winner Serena Baker share tips.
29 Aug 2022,29 mins
The changing costs of care
The impact of rising bills and a shortage of carers.
22 Aug 2022,28 mins
Work – a new chapter
Making the most of flexible working and taking advantage of a hungry job market.
15 Aug 2022,28 mins
Back to class: Doing the maths
The costs of returning to school, and money tips for navigating home education.
08 Aug 2022,28 mins
Setting financial goals in pursuit of happiness
How reframing our budgets can help us lead a more fulfilled life.
01 Aug 2022,28 mins
How to plan your best life in retirement
Advice for delayed and flexible retirement, and planning our pensions.
25 Jul 2022,28 mins
Saying ‘I do’ to a budget wedding
Elopements and pot luck suppers – how to prioritise your must-haves and let the rest go.
18 Jul 2022,29 mins
Childcare – not all fun and games
Activities on a budget for families this summer and navigating childcare alongside work.
11 Jul 2022,28 mins
Food shopping for less
Celebrating frozen veg, accessing food banks, and the joys of growing your own.
04 Jul 2022,28 mins
Money on our minds
Tips to help navigate the world of money when managing your mental health.
27 Jun 2022,28 mins
Home hacks for the energy crisis
Cheap and easy changes to get our household bills down.
20 Jun 2022,27 mins
Cutting the cost of Christmas
Kim & Eileen have tips on spending wisely, reducing waste and avoiding seasonal scams.
18 Dec 2021,27 mins
Ideas for making more money
A selection box of suggestions for increasing your income and cutting your costs.
11 Dec 2021,28 mins
How to make money from social media
Scottish influencers share their tips for getting started.
04 Dec 2021,28 mins
LGBT
What discrimination do people face when they don't fit into a box?
27 Nov 2021,27 mins
Jargon
Deciphering the phrases and acronyms you might come across when managing your money.
20 Nov 2021,27 mins
Loan sharks
Illegal money lending is still a real problem for communities across the country.
13 Nov 2021,27 mins
Additional needs and additional costs
Getting help from therapists, making adaptations to the home and replacing damaged items.
06 Nov 2021,28 mins
Coping with cancer
Being diagnosed with a serious condition can throw your finances into turmoil.
30 Oct 2021,27 mins
Repair, reuse and upcycle
How to save money by cutting down on what you throw away.
23 Oct 2021,28 mins
Time to join a credit union?
As folk struggle to make ends meet, there's a financial lifeline for Scottish communities.
16 Oct 2021,27 mins
Let's get physical
Is it worth spending a few pounds to shed a few pounds?
09 Oct 2021,27 mins
Fuel poverty
As gas prices rise, what can you do to keep control of your energy bills?
02 Oct 2021,27 mins
Moving from city to country
Is the grass greener when you give up your urban home for a rural lifestyle?
25 Sep 2021,28 mins
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.
18 Sep 2021,28 mins
The Rental Game
Financial advice for landlords and tenants. With Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson.
11 Sep 2021,27 mins