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Friday Q&A on Finances with Money Mum Gemma Bird

18 April 2025 - 41 mins explicit
Podcast Series Made by Mammas: The Podcast

Zoe & Georgia are joined by the financial guru Gemma Bird aka Money Mum. 

They answer your questions on budgeting for a family shop, should those in need save for a ‘runaway fund’ and how to teach your kids about saving.

As part of her wider partnership with Freely, Gemma shares her top tips for saving money as a family.

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