Finances Made Friendly with Glasgow Credit Union

Heather is joined by Sarah Sinden, an expert on how we can best protect ourselves and our finances online. They discuss what cyber security is and why it is so important, especially now as we are more digitally connected than ever. They also discuss some common ways many people unfortunately get caught out by and provide some top tips to avoid getting scammed online. Fergus Muirhead also joins to help debunk some commonly misunderstood financial terms. Lynne Ewart also pops by to let us know her best ever investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Heather is joined by renowned interior designer and presenter of Scotland’s Home of the Year, Anna Campbell-Jones. They discuss home improvements on a budget, a typical interior design process, how to find inspiration for your next project, and how to add value to your home. Jean Johansson, presenter of A Place in the Sun, also drops in to tell us about a great investment that has quadrupled in value! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode we are joined by Andrew Gall from the Building Societies Association. They discuss how you can set yourself up for savings success, the importance of saving, how to build an emergency fund, budgeting, savings goals, and some top tips you can implement today. We’ll also cover some of the most common questions people have when it comes to saving and how you can kickstart your savings journey. Mrs Browns Boys actor and entrepreneur Gary Hollywood also swings by to tells us the best investment he ever made, and it involves making memories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered how you can earn a little more cash? Join Heather as she talks to side hustle extraordinaire, Emma Thomson, who shares her top tips on how to boost your income. Hear from Lifestyle Influencer of the Year 2022, John Robertson, who tells us how he turned his hobby turned into a full-time career as a digital creator. We also hear from Fergus Muirhead who is on a mission to debunk some commonly misunderstood financial terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather is joined by Tommy Gallagher from Don’t Fret About Debt - one of Scotland’s leading companies for free debt advice. Find out what you can do if you are struggling with debt, what support is available and take away some helpful tips, such as how to improve your credit score. We also hear from Fergus Muirhead who is on a mission to debunk some commonly misunderstood financial terms. Carla Jenkins stops by to tell us her best ever investment too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Heather chats to Sophie Dornan from Home Energy Scotland. They discuss all things energy from how the people of Scotland can reduce their energy bills, how we can lower our carbon footprint, and the funding available to help you through these difficult times. TV presenter and journalist, Kay Adams drops by to tell us her best ever investment, and we also hear from Fergus Muirhead who is on a mission to debunk some commonly misunderstood financial terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heather is joined by Rory Brand from Johnston Carmichael Wealth to discuss all things pensions – the best time to make pension contributions; how early planning can be the difference between early retirement and having to work longer; and how investing the time to understand your retirement options will help you feel better prepared for your financial future. Arti Joshi from GO Radio tells us how she planned for the future by investing in herself, and we also hear from Fergus Muirhead who debunks some commonly misunderstood pension terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we hear from Karen Musgrave from the UK’s leading independent British travel agents, Barrhead Travel. Karen tells us how to find the best deals and savings to make the most of your hard-earned holiday budget. She discusses the rise of 2023’s travel trend - ‘revenge travel’, and how to keep costs down when you’re abroad. Doug Allan, BAFTA and Emmy award-winning cameraman whose credits include Planet Earth and Blue Planet, tells us about his best investment, which allowed him to turn travel into a life-long career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Heather and Fergus discuss everything you need to know about buying a car, whether it’s your first time or if you’ve driven down car finance lane before. They discuss the process of buying, the pros and cons of buying new versus old, the rise of electric, and how you can make sure you can get the best deal. Actor and presenter, Atta Yaqub, tells us about his process of buying a car that’s perfect for his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that 15% of the UK workforce say financial stress impacts their productivity at work? Heather is joined by one of Glasgow Credit Union’s Employer Partners, C-Change, to discuss the importance of financial wellbeing for staff and how you can implement this free service. We also hear from Paul Rytel, Business Development Manager at Glasgow Credit Union who discusses the benefits of Glasgow Credit Union’s Employer Partner scheme. Actor Colin McCredie, best known for his roles in Taggart and River City, pops by to tell us about a recent investment that helped to improve the health and wellbeing of his family. We also hear from Fergus Muirhead who is on a mission to debunk some commonly misunderstood financial terms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finances Made Friendly is the new podcast from Glasgow Credit Union hosted by Heather Suttie, coming to your favourite podcast player soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.