Show Notes
For this special bonus episode, we're looking at how automation can help you manage your personal finances. Standing orders, calendar reminders and apps - they can all save us time and make sure we keep our payments and savings on track. We've gathered six top tips and insights from our guests to help you get your finances in order. Join our host, Philippa Lamb and our expert guests to hear the best bits from the following episodes: E13: How does your financial personality impact your relationship with money? With Timi Merriman-Johnson, Emma Maslin and Brooke Day E27: The cost of friendship with Dr. Tara Quinn-Cirillo, Niaz Azad and Brooke Day E31: How can I improve my credit score? With John Webb, Clare Seal and Luis Mejia E32: How to understand your pension balance with Tim Hogg, Faith Archer and Alex Langley E37:The easiest way to retire with more money with Neil Bage, Bola Sol, and Laura Dunn-Sims
Episode breakdown:
00:41 Establishing good financial habits 01:28 Sharing expenses 02:14 Automation and credit scores 04:26 Boosting your credit score 06:00 Stress-free retirement planning 07:22 Financial personalities
Further reading, listening and watching:
To learn more about automation and personal finances, check out these articles and resources from PensionBee: Understanding your money personality (Blog) What are the best mobile apps to save you money? (Blog) Top 10 money apps for your smartphone (Blog) How to talk to friends about money (Blog) How can I improve my credit score? (Blog) How open banking is serving our customers (Blog) How does financial planning change over the course of life? (Blog) Making pension contributions (Pensions Explained) Self-employed pension Pension Calculator (Tool) Other useful resources: The Money Whisperer personality quiz Splitwise How to check your credit report and file disputes (Experian) Why credit scores matter in retirement (Experian)
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