Episodes
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
What is a Pure Cremation? Personal Finance Awards finalists explain all
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Pure Cremation allows its customers to pay for their funeral plan in an affordable and dignified way which completely removes any financial stress for loved ones.
But how does the whole process work and what’s involved?
In this podcast and video Kate Saines speaks to Laura Tovar of Pure Cremation to find out more about their funeral plans and cremation service.
Laura explains the process of taking out funeral plan, the payment options and also gives us an insight into the very special and unique touches Pure Cremation offers which sets them apart.
Pure Cremation have been nominated in this year’s Personal Finance Awards and have made the final shortlist. Find out in this podcast why they should get your vote.
Friday May 24, 2024
Remortgaging in the cost-of-living crisis
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
If you are a homeowner with a mortgage due to renewed any time soon, you will understandably be feeling apprehensive.
The combination of rising interest rates over the last two years and the cost-of-living crisis mean many homeowners are facing higher repayments when they remortgage. But with high inflation to contend with, it’s likely your outgoings have increased too.
What does this mean for your mortgage? Will you be eligible for a new deal?
This is the question our editor Kate Saines put to Sarah Tinkler, mortgage and protection adviser at Clever Mortgages, and she had some super advice.
She offers hope to borrowers who are worried the change in budget and higher mortgage rates may jeopardise their remortgage application. Plus, she has some top tips on how to get your finances in order ready for the application.
This interview is available in podcast or video format and is ideal for anyone due to remortgage in the next six months who is worried about how the cost-of-living crisis and rising interest rates might impact their application.
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
Thursday May 09, 2024
Retrofitting: Save money and make your home more energy efficient
Thursday May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
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
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
How financial advice can help you save, invest and build your pension
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
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
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Personal Finance Awards 2023: Savings, Banking and Investments
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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!
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Personal Finance Awards 2023: Mortgages
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
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.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Personal Finance Awards 2023: Insurance
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
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.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Personal Finance Awards 2023: Loans, Credit Cards and Retirement.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
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.
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
How taking out a funeral plan can provide financial and emotional peace of mind
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
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.