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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Edinburgh Festival
How did the pandemic hit the pockets of those working in the creative sector?
12 Aug 2021,27 mins
Helping vulnerable people to manage their money
The barriers that those with disabilities face when trying to be financially independent.
02 Aug 2021,28 mins
The cost of surrogacy and adoption
How much money do you need to start a family?
26 Jul 2021,28 mins
Affordable justice
What are the options if you can't afford a lawyer to fight your case?
19 Jul 2021,28 mins
Could my pension save the planet?
Your pension pot is a significant amount of money but what's it being used for right now?
12 Jul 2021,28 mins
Improving your credit score
What are the ways to build a healthy history without taking on too much debt?
05 Jul 2021,28 mins
Money worries and sleepless nights
Practical advice on managing any anxiety caused by your financial situation.
28 Jun 2021,28 mins
Beginner's guide to bankruptcy
Thousands of us become insolvent each year. What does it involve and how can you avoid it?
21 Jun 2021,28 mins
Motoring
How could your driving be kinder to the environment and your pocket?
14 Jun 2021,28 mins
Holidays
The safest ways to book your trip whether that's a foreign vacation or a staycation.
07 Jun 2021,27 mins
Widowed at a young age
How prepared are you to pick up the financial pieces following an unexpected death?
31 May 2021,28 mins
Gambling
Kim and Eileen hear how to help yourself or someone you care about to break the habit.
24 May 2021,28 mins
Advice for Young People
What you should know before signing your first employment contract or tenancy agreement.
17 May 2021,28 mins
Armed Services Advice Project
Kim and Eileen meet the veterans struggling to make ends meet on civvy street.
10 May 2021,27 mins
Support to help your business grow
Kim & Eileen meet entrepreneurs to find out what to consider when looking for investment.
03 May 2021,28 mins
Breaking free from financial abuse
How much control do you have over your money? Does someone else hold the purse strings?
29 Mar 2021,28 mins
Spring cleaning your finances
As the end of the tax year approaches it's time to take stock of your money.
22 Mar 2021,28 mins
Top of the class
Is moving home to get into a better school catchment area a good investment?
15 Mar 2021,28 mins
Appy talk
The latest technology that is being developed to make managing your money easier.
08 Mar 2021,28 mins
How to spot a scam
Learn how the crooks are using Covid to get hold of your cash.
01 Mar 2021,28 mins
How to add value to your property
What improvements could you be investing in now that would add value for years to come?
22 Feb 2021,28 mins
Become confident at complaining
Speak up about poor service, haggle for a better deal and give some friendly feedback.
15 Feb 2021,28 mins
Where there's a will...
What's the best way to pass your money to the next generation?
08 Feb 2021,28 mins
The cost of breaking up
How do you untangle years of joint finances? Do you know if you can even afford to leave?
01 Feb 2021,27 mins
Getting by on benefits
If your income’s taken a hit we’ve advice on benefits and some tips to cut your costs.
25 Jan 2021,28 mins
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?
09 Nov 2020,28 mins
Does money buy happiness?
What emotional triggers make you want to spend and how can you re-train your brain?
02 Nov 2020,28 mins
How can I protect and grow my income?
With Covid causing chaos for the economy what steps can you take to protect your income?
26 Oct 2020,28 mins
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.
19 Oct 2020,28 mins
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?
12 Oct 2020,32 mins