SBS Podcasts
Saffron's Podcasts contain information about financial matters involving mortgages, savings, investing in property, saving for children and many other relevant topics; we're to explore money matters without the jargon.
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As a new year begins, how is 2010 shaping up for Saffron?
Chief Executive Andy Golding discusses Saffron's new mortgages and savings products, new online Wedding planning service and new board members for 2010.
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Special Business Podcast In this special edition, Saffron's business accounts manager Christian Draper talks to Zoë Neville-Smith about how Saffron are offering extra support to local businesses.
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Summer's over, but is the economic downturn coming to an end as well? Chief Executive Andy Golding explains why he's not jumping on the 'recovery' bandwagon just yet; and explains why remutualisation of Northern Rock might not be a bad idea.
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Andy Golding gives his forecast for the summer economically and at Saffron As summer and holidays approach, Saffron Chief Executive Andy Golding explains the mixed economic outlook, why competition for savings is getting fierce, and how Saffron is gearing up for a busy July and August.
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Andy Golding is back from holiday and has the latest news from Saffron and the Building Society Sector: Chief Executive Andy Golding and Communications Officer Zoë Neville-Smith discuss the health of the building society sector, Saffron's new first time buyer mortgage and how Saffron's ISAs will adapt to the new limits for the over 50s.
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Andy Golding talks about the Budget and Saffron's AGM: Chief Executive Andy Golding and Communications Officer Zoë Neville-Smith discuss Alistair Darling's second budget and Saffron's AGM - reflecting on the country's economic situation before moving on to Saffron's.
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Andy Golding talks about taking control of your finances: In this podcast, released in September 2008, Andy gives tips and advice on reviewing your finances and taking control of your spending. If you find that your money is running you, this podcast suggests some ways to review your situation and get yourself out of accumulating debt. In a society where you're always encouraged to buy on credit, this podcast is essential listening for anyone looking to rein in their spending.
Andy Golding talks about making sure you are insured for all eventualities: In this podcast, released in December 2007, you can learn about the importance of insurance and how having the right policy in place can give you peace of mind This informative podcast is essential listening for anyone who finds organising insurance too time consuming or too stressful.
Andy Golding talks about Independent Financial Advisers: In this podcast, released in September 2007, you can learn about how using an Independent Financial Adviser can help in financial planning. With the recent issues in the financial markets and media speculation, queues of savers removing funds from Northern Rock Bank, this informative podcast is essential listening for anyone wondering where the safest place is to keep their life savings.
Andy Golding talks about going green: In this podcast, released in May 2007, you can learn about how leading a green lifestyle can improve your finances. Also includes information about Saffron's new climate change mortgage. This informative podcast is essential listening for anyone considering leading an environmental life and those looking at living in a more eco friendly home.
Andy Golding talks about becoming a property investor: In this podcast, released in February 2007, you can learn about becoming a property investor and landlord. This informative podcast contains lots of information about buying a property to let and is essential listening for anyone considering investing in property.
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The financial information is correct at time of production and should not be regarded as advice.
