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  • 10. Cyber Security: How to Protect Yourself Online – with Take Five To Stop Fraud

    28:30||Season 1, Ep. 10
    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.

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  • 3. Home Improvements: How to Add Value to Your Home – with Anna Campbell-Jones

    30:14||Season 1, Ep. 3
    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!
  • 8. Setting yourself up for savings success – with Building Societies Association

    31:23||Season 1, Ep. 8
    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!
  • 6. Beyond the 9 to 5: How to Side Hustle Successfully

    30:55||Season 1, Ep. 6
    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.
  • 2. Overcoming Debt: What You Need to Know – with Don’t Fret About Debt

    31:36||Season 1, Ep. 2
    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!
  • 1. How to Save Money on Your Energy Bills – with Home Energy Scotland

    27:44||Season 1, Ep. 1
    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.
  • 5. How to Plan for Retirement – with Johnston Carmichael Wealth

    16:58||Season 1, Ep. 5
    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.