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Retrofitting: Save money and make your home more energy efficient

Would you like to save money on bills and make your home more energy efficient at the same time?
If so, we have some good news - making the changes required to do this don’t have to be expensive or difficult.
In fact, according to Paul Broadhead, head of mortgages and housing, Building Societies Association (BSA), small changes can make a big difference.
He joined our editor, Kate Saines, to talk retrofitting – which basically means making upgrades to your home which will help you make a positive impact toward the UK reaching its NetZero targets whilst also saving you money.
Paul explains how homeowners don’t necessarily need heat pumps and solar panels to achieve this goal and offers ideas for alternative retrofitting solutions which everyone can do.
If you are a homeowner who wants to feel more comfortable in their own home and save money this is not to be missed.
It’s available in both podcast and video format. Whichever you opt for, we’re sure you’ll be inspired to retrofit your home by the end!
If you are a personal finance expert or professional keen to share your knowledge with our readers in future episodes, get in touch with Deborah Hindley at deborah.hindley@emap.com

How financial advice can help you save, invest and build your pension

Financial advice is not just for people who need guidance on which stocks and shares to invest in – it’s a way to manage your money more effectively.
But how does it work and who can use this service?
We wanted to find out more, so we invited Aaron Tyson, a financial adviser, into The Money Pages studio to explain more about how he helps people with a range of money matters.
From mortgages and equity release to pension planning and saving – he covers a wide remit and is full of advice on how to make the most of your money.
Whether you want to find out how to track down lost workplace pensions, need tips on how to start saving or would like to learn how to be more efficient when it comes to tax – this interview will offer a springboard for you to find out more.
It’s available in both podcast and video format and is ideal for anyone who has savings in the form of pensions, investments or savings and wants to understand how to make this part of their income work better for them.
If you are a personal finance expert or professional keen to share your knowledge with our readers in future episodes, get in touch with Deborah Hindley at deborah.hindley@emap.com

Personal Finance Awards 2023: Savings, Banking and Investments

Whether you are looking for a top savings rate, need to switch bank accounts or want some help investing your money – we’ve got top advice and recommendations for you. We find out who our readers have nominated and voted as the best bank account providers and who they would most entrust their savings and investments with. Join our presenters Deborah and Kate as they reveal the finalists, highly commended and winners in this final section of the Personal Finance Awards 2023. Plus, they also announce which lucky reader has won the £200 Amazon Voucher!

Personal Finance Awards 2023: Mortgages

If you are concerned about your mortgage repayments, you are not alone. In 2023 rates have soared meaning it’s never been more important to find the right mortgage product. In the third section of this year’s Personal Finance Awards we reveal who our readers have voted as the best mortgage lenders and brokers in the UK right now. Join our presenters Kate and Deborah who speak to a first-time buyer and a homeowner about the difficulties they face. They will also reveal which mortgage firms have impressed our readers the most in this challenging year.

Personal Finance Awards 2023: Insurance

Who are the best insurers? How do you save money on your car insurance? Why has travel insurance taken off in such a big way this year? We find explore these questions as well as revealing who our readers have chosen as the best insurers in the second section of the Personal Finance Awards 2023. Join our presenters Deborah and Kate as they reveal the all the winners in our insurance categories. If you want to know the best comparison site, most popular breakdown provider and who to get your health insurance from (plus much more) then tune in.

Personal Finance Awards 2023: Loans, Credit Cards and Retirement.

Looking for a credit card, loan or retirement product? Maybe you need advice on equity release? If you need recommendations from happy customers, then look no further. The Money Pages’ readers have nominated, voted and we can now reveal who they have chosen as the best providers in these categories. Join our presenters Kate and Deborah as they chat to our readers about the money issues which really matter them. Plus, they will also reveal the finalists, highly commended and winners in this section of the awards.
 

How taking out a funeral plan can provide financial and emotional peace of mind

It may seem uncomfortable or even morbid to think ahead to your funeral, but planning for it can ease a lot of pressure for loved ones at a difficult time as well as opening up important conversations. In this podcast Susan Stevenson, CEO of Avalon Funeral Plans, explains how funeral plans work and how they can support you and your family.