Smile and Save Podcast
The Smile and Save Podcast is here to make personal finance easier to understand and help you take control of your money with confidence.
Through insightful interviews with thought leaders from some of Britain's top financial organisations and charities, we explore ways to boost your financial resilience, tackle common money challenges, and stay informed on the latest financial trends and issues. Each episode is designed to deliver practical advice and financial education that you can apply to your everyday life.
Brought to you by Serve and Protect, one of Britain's largest credit unions, our mission is to improve the financial resilience of those working in the police, prison and probation, military, fire, and health services across Britain.
If you're ready to improve your finances and feel prepared for anything life might throw your way, tune in to the Smile and Save Podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll never miss an episode!
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Episodes
14 episodes
13. Tackling Gambling Stigma w/ GambleAware
Worried about how gambling makes you feel? Concerned about a loved one's gambling? This episode is for you. Let's open up about gambling.We are delighted to welcome GambleAware's Chief Communications Officer, Alexia Clifford, as our late...
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Episode 13
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19:56
12. Debt Awareness w/ Money and Pensions Service
This Debt Awareness Week, we are joined by Paul Fox from the Money and Pension Service to explore the UK's consumer debt problem, why the stigma around debt is so difficult to overcome, and the support available for those struggling with proble...
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Episode 12
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41:31
11. Loan Sharks Explained w/ Stop Loan Sharks
You may have heard of 'loan sharks' before, but do you know what makes someone a loan shark and the devastating impact they can have on people's lives?Today we are joined by Cath Wohlers from Stop Loan Sharks to explore some common misc...
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Episode 11
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25:36
10. Money and Mindfulness w/ Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Managing your money can be stressful, especially when making big financial decisions. Approaching these decisions with a more focused mindset can give you the clarity to make managing your money easier.That's where mindfulness comes in!...
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Episode 10
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30:05
9. 10 ways to boost your credit score
Your credit score is the single most important number related to your finances. It will impact many financial decisions you make throughout your life. But what is your credit score? And how do you improve it?You may be looking to refres...
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Episode 9
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9:17
8. Save smart this Black Friday
It can be easy to fall for clever marketing tactics around Black Friday and you may find yourself spending more than you should, or buying things you don't really need.We have put together 10 simple tips to help you save money the smart...
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Episode 8
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8:34
7. 3 Money Habits to Avoid
In this episode, you will discover some of the money habits you may want to consider avoiding to keep your personal finances healthy.We all have our own habits when it comes to money. There are some financial habits which are really goo...
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Episode 7
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10:19
6. Budgeting with the 50-30-20 method
Learn how to take control of your spending and save more for the future with this episode of the Smile and Save Podcast.Today, we take a look at the 50-30-20 budgeting method. We explore why budgeting is helpful when understanding your ...
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Episode 6
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15:37
5. Tips for a successful armed forces transition with Jon Sykes
Transitioning from the armed forces to civilian life can be an uncertain time. With so many factors to consider and changes to plan for, it could easily become quite overwhelming.In this episode, we are joined by someone with lived expe...
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Episode 5
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31:22
4. How to improve your financial resilience and deal with financial emergencies
It is almost guaranteed that you will experience financial difficulties throughout your life. Whether it comes in the form of health issues, losing your job, or your car breaking down, nobody is immune from financial emergencies.That's ...
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Episode 4
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24:51
3. Improving financial resilience in the UK public sector with Rob Lovesey
The UK public sector is full of incredible people who want to make a difference within society. They perform some of the most challenging roles without complaint. However, they can often be some of the most susceptible to difficulties outside o...
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Episode 3
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27:16
2. What is Financial Resilience?
Financial resilience is one of the most important aspects of your finances. But unfortunately, financial resilience is often misunderstood.You may have heard about financial wellbeing, which is important for navigating through life fina...
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Episode 2
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11:55
1. What is a Credit Union?
Credit unions are one of the best kept secrets in the world of finance. Offering an easy way to save money, an ethical and affordable option to borrow, all while supporting either your community or colleagues. There are over 375 mi...
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Episode 1
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12:27
Trailer - Welcome to the Smile and Save Podcast
The Smile and Save Podcast aims to simplify personal finance and make money management easy to understand and do. From creating your first budget plan, to checking your credit score and taking steps to reach your savings goals, we aim to make p...
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Episode 0
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1:26