Get Money Smart

Talk Money Week Special - 2025

Talk Money Week Special:  Talking Money, Tools & Future Planning with Kevin & Helen  In this episode Helen McCabe, Financial Capability Officer, joins Kevin Duffy, Scotland Partnership Manager (MaPs) to explore why Talk Money Week  is a great way to kickstart honest chats about money and planning ahead  From pensions to future planning, they discuss how breaking the stigma around financial topics can help people feel more confident and in control of their financial wellbeing. Kevin shares his expertise on future planning, offering insights into how individuals can take practical steps towards better financial security.  In addition he highlights the free, confidential, and impartial support available through MoneyHelper, including tools like the Budget Planner, Pension Calculator, and Money Midlife MOT.  Tune in for practical insights and resources to help you start your own money conversations.  #TalkMoneyWeek #MoneyHelper #FinancialWellbeing #StartTheConversation  Financial Capability Programme [https://cemvoscotland.org.uk/capacity-building/financial-capability/?doing_wp_cron=1715094026.8699929714202880859375] www.moneyhelper.org.uk [https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en] Money and Pension Service [https://maps.org.uk/en#]

Budget Announcement Special Part 2

When the UK Government announced its 2024 Budget, it didn’t just make headlines it made waves across our organisation. Staff began sharing concerns, and having honest conversations about what it might mean for them personally and professionally." "So, I recorded two podcast episodes shortly after the announcement, capturing those initial reactions from a couple of colleagues. Fast forward 10 months, and I’m revisiting those conversations to find out: what’s changed? How were they actually impacted? And did the budget deliver on or disrupt the expectations they had back then?" In this two-part Budget Announcement Special, we sit down with two colleagues to explore how the upcoming UK budget could affect their everyday lives. "In this episode, we go back to those original interviews and hear how things unfolded. Part 1 features Wayne Lee, who shares personal reflections on the potential impact of the budget on his household, work, and insights how this will affect the wider community. Part 2 continues the conversation with Nadeem Hanif offering a different perspective on how the same announcement might shape his family’s financial future. These honest, grounded discussions highlight the real-life implications of national decisions and why they matter to all of us. Thanks again to our guest for sharing their experience and insights. We’ll be revisiting this conversation in about ten months to see how the budget has actually impacted their life what’s worked, what’s changed, and what lessons have emerged. So stay tuned for that follow-up!

Budget Announcement special Part 1

When the UK Government announced its 2024 Budget, it didn’t just make headlines it made waves across our organisation. Staff began sharing concerns, and having honest conversations about what it might mean for them personally and professionally." "So, I recorded two podcast episodes shortly after the announcement, capturing those initial reactions from a couple of colleagues. Fast forward 10 months, and I’m revisiting those conversations to find out: what’s changed? How were they actually impacted? And did the budget deliver on or disrupt the expectations they had back then?" In this two-part Budget Announcement Special, we sit down with two colleagues to explore how the upcoming UK budget could affect their everyday lives. "In this episode, we go back to those original interviews and hear how things unfolded. Part 1 features Wayne Lee, who shares personal reflections on the potential impact of the budget on his household, work, and insights how this will affect the wider community. Part 2 continues the conversation with Nadeem Hanif offering a different perspective on how the same announcement might shape his family’s financial future. These honest, grounded discussions highlight the real-life implications of national decisions and why they matter to all of us. Thanks again to our guest for sharing their experience and insights. We’ll be revisiting this conversation in about ten months to see how the budget has actually impacted their life what’s worked, what’s changed, and what lessons have emerged. So stay tuned for that follow-up!

Introduction to Get Money Smart Podcast

Welcome to Get Money Smart - a new podcast supporting ethnic minority communities across Scotland with practical, jargon-free conversations about money, wellbeing, and where to find free, confidential advice. This is just the beginning....