In our latest episode of the Making Waves podcast, we’re joined by Claudine Bell from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), who shares valuable insights into how they are helping people across the UK make the most of their money and pensions.
MaPS works to improve financial wellbeing for everyone, providing free resources, education, and support to empower better financial decisions. Their customer-facing website, MoneyHelper, is a one-stop destination packed with practical tools — including a budget planner, savings calculator, and even free webchat and phoneline support. Whether you’re planning for the future or managing everyday finances, moneyhelper.org.uk is there to help.
In this episode, Claudine discusses:
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Free tools and support available through MoneyHelper.
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Teaching children about money early with the “Talk, Learn, Do” programme.
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How the digitisation of money is changing the way we manage our finances.
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Building financial resilience — a key part of the UK’s Financial Wellbeing Strategy.
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How workplace savings schemes, like Chorus, make it easier for employees to build up a savings buffer, improving financial security and wellbeing.
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How saving directly from wages benefits both employers and employees — increasing financial control, boosting staff retention, and supporting recruitment at no additional cost to employers.
Claudine also leaves us with one simple piece of advice:
“Take some time once a week to check in on your financial wellbeing. Explore the resources available on MoneyHelper — it’s not about having lots of money, but about using your money in the best way.”
🎧 Listen now and start building your financial resilience today.
