60 acast.com Why We Save https://shows.acast.com/why-we-save en Broadcast Revolution UK Savings Week,Why We Save,Savings,BSA,Building Society Association,Financial wellbeing ,Money Management,Personal finance BSA Why We Save explores the real reasons saving is so hard – and how we can make it easier. From workplace schemes to wellbeing, first homes to financial education, host Isobel Gordon and her guests bring honest, human conversations about money and resilience.

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]]> Why We Save explores the real reasons saving is so hard – and how we can make it easier. From workplace schemes to wellbeing, first homes to financial education, host Isobel Gordon and her guests bring honest, human conversations about money and resilience.

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]]> false BSA info+68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10@mg-eu.acast.com 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 why-we-save episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1758438637399-23701629-d14c-4ff8-ac06-d9bca9606a1f.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/why-we-save Why We Save Saving at Work: What if it just Happened? Saving at Work: What if it just Happened? Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:39:01 GMT 22:34 68d043cef5e00f6ca40d7d2c false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d043cef5e00f6ca40d7d2c 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 saving-at-work-what-if-it-just-happened How payroll–linked saving can help build a safety net – even for those who thought they couldn’t save. full 1 6 What if saving could be as easy as paying your bills? In this episode, Caroline Domanski MBE from No1 CopperPot Credit Union explains how payroll–linked saving works, why it’s helping thousands of people build a financial buffer, and what makes it so powerful – especially for those who never thought they could save.


We hear real stories from members whose lives have been changed by saving just a few pounds a month.

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]]> What if saving could be as easy as paying your bills? In this episode, Caroline Domanski MBE from No1 CopperPot Credit Union explains how payroll–linked saving works, why it’s helping thousands of people build a financial buffer, and what makes it so powerful – especially for those who never thought they could save.


We hear real stories from members whose lives have been changed by saving just a few pounds a month.

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]]> Can saving make us happier? Can saving make us happier? Thu, 25 Sep 2025 04:38:52 GMT 27:42 68d0459488c516d26e14afcd false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d0459488c516d26e14afcd 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 can-saving-make-us-happier Exploring the link between savings, resilience, and wellbeing – and how much is ‘enough’ to feel secure. full 1 5 Can £2,000 in savings really change your life?


Sara Davies from the University of Bristol joins us to discuss two pieces of research commissioned by UK Savings Week: how saving affects wellbeing, and the amounts that can truly protect us from problem debt.


We’ll discuss how small, regular savings improve our mental health, what level of savings really protects us from financial shocks, and why it’s the habit – not just the amount – that makes the difference.

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]]> Can £2,000 in savings really change your life?


Sara Davies from the University of Bristol joins us to discuss two pieces of research commissioned by UK Savings Week: how saving affects wellbeing, and the amounts that can truly protect us from problem debt.


We’ll discuss how small, regular savings improve our mental health, what level of savings really protects us from financial shocks, and why it’s the habit – not just the amount – that makes the difference.

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]]> Why don’t we want to save? Why don’t we want to save? Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:59:44 GMT 27:22 68d04675203f72ea57f4d8d8 false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d04675203f72ea57f4d8d8 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 why-dont-we-want-to-save What financial services providers can do to make saving relevant, rewarding, and realistic full 1 4 Why do so many people feel saving isn’t for them?


Vicky Wales, Chief Savings Officer at Principality Building Society, joins us to discuss her insight into the emotions and barriers that stop people from saving.


We explore why some people choose not to save even if they could, how perceptions and life circumstances shape saving behaviour, and what financial providers can do to make saving feel more relevant, rewarding, and realistic.

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]]> Why do so many people feel saving isn’t for them?


Vicky Wales, Chief Savings Officer at Principality Building Society, joins us to discuss her insight into the emotions and barriers that stop people from saving.


We explore why some people choose not to save even if they could, how perceptions and life circumstances shape saving behaviour, and what financial providers can do to make saving feel more relevant, rewarding, and realistic.

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]]> Saving from the Start Saving from the Start Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:59:29 GMT 24:58 68d0463088c516d26e14ef97 false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d0463088c516d26e14ef97 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 saving-from-the-start How Early Financial Education Can Lead to a Stronger Future full 1 3 Why wait until adulthood to start saving?


In this episode, Sarah Wallace from the Just Finance Foundation explains why early financial education matters – and how it can change futures.


We explore how children and families can be supported to build confidence around money, why saving feels impossible for some households, and how small interventions at the right time can make a big difference.

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]]> Why wait until adulthood to start saving?


In this episode, Sarah Wallace from the Just Finance Foundation explains why early financial education matters – and how it can change futures.


We explore how children and families can be supported to build confidence around money, why saving feels impossible for some households, and how small interventions at the right time can make a big difference.

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]]> The Savings System: It Isn’t One Size Fits All The Savings System: It Isn’t One Size Fits All Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:58:45 GMT 37:31 68d04480146cfd1a6511fcf1 false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d04480146cfd1a6511fcf1 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 the-savings-system-it-isnt-one-size-fits-all Why our savings products need to work for real people – not an ‘ideal’ customer who barely exists. full 1 2 Most savings products are designed for a so–called ‘typical’ saver – but for millions, that person doesn’t exist.


Today, we’re joined by Lauren Peel from Inclusive Outcomes to talk about rethinking how we design savings products.


We explore what vulnerability really means, how neurodiverse people and those on irregular incomes are excluded, and how the system could work better for people living real, unpredictable lives.

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]]> Most savings products are designed for a so–called ‘typical’ saver – but for millions, that person doesn’t exist.


Today, we’re joined by Lauren Peel from Inclusive Outcomes to talk about rethinking how we design savings products.


We explore what vulnerability really means, how neurodiverse people and those on irregular incomes are excluded, and how the system could work better for people living real, unpredictable lives.

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]]> The savings struggle is real – especially for millennials The savings struggle is real – especially for millennials Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:03:18 GMT 33:21 68d0432af5e00f6ca40d4c91 false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d0432af5e00f6ca40d4c91 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 the-savings-struggle-is-real-especially-for-millennials Why saving feels harder than ever for a generation caught between rising costs and shrinking opportunities. full 1 1 Why does saving feel so much harder for millennials than for previous generations? In this episode, we’re joined by Niaz from Millennial Money UK to explore the unique pressures facing young adults today, from high rents to insecure work.


We unpack the myths – like “stop buying coffee” – and talk about what personal finance experts often get wrong, and how sharing our real experiences with money can help us all feel more in control.

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]]> Why does saving feel so much harder for millennials than for previous generations? In this episode, we’re joined by Niaz from Millennial Money UK to explore the unique pressures facing young adults today, from high rents to insecure work.


We unpack the myths – like “stop buying coffee” – and talk about what personal finance experts often get wrong, and how sharing our real experiences with money can help us all feel more in control.

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]]> Why We Save - Trailer Why We Save - Trailer Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:02:40 GMT 0:50 68d042c3ef1d2c878d58bd7c false https://uksavingsweek.co.uk/ 68d042c3ef1d2c878d58bd7c 68cfa5ab2cf15c8db0cffc10 why-we-save-trailer The UK Savings Week podcast trailer 1

What does it really take to save – and why do so many of us struggle?


Why We Save is a podcast from UK Savings Week that dives into the human side of saving. Hosted by Isobel Gordon, with co–host Andrew Gall, this mini–series goes beyond tips and targets to uncover the real barriers people face, the emotions tied to money, and the surprising ways saving affects our lives.

From workplace schemes to mental wellbeing, from first homes to early education, each episode brings you honest conversations with experts and real–life voices to help you feel more confident in your own savings journey.

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What does it really take to save – and why do so many of us struggle?


Why We Save is a podcast from UK Savings Week that dives into the human side of saving. Hosted by Isobel Gordon, with co–host Andrew Gall, this mini–series goes beyond tips and targets to uncover the real barriers people face, the emotions tied to money, and the surprising ways saving affects our lives.

From workplace schemes to mental wellbeing, from first homes to early education, each episode brings you honest conversations with experts and real–life voices to help you feel more confident in your own savings journey.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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