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In need of a little extra cash for your Christmas present fund this year? Sarah Pennells is joined by Jasmine Birtles, Founder of money saving website Money Magpie, Naomi Willis from the money blog Skint Dad, and Abigail Dickinson, Communications Executive at cashback site Quidco, to look at ways to make and save those essential pennies for the Christmas shop.

It is estimated that women have lost over half a billion pounds in state pension due to changes made to child benefit, but how can you make sure that you're not losing out? To help Sue go over this issue, she is joined by Steve Webb, Head of Policy at Royal London, Anita Monteith from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and freelance finance journalist Donna Ferguson. First broadcast: 12/11/16

What's the best way to save for your children and is it worth investing in a stocks and shares junior ISA? To help you find out, Sarah is joined by Michelle McGrade from TD Direct Investing, Richard Stone from The Share Centre and Claire Walsh from Unbiased. First broadcast: 05/11/16

With the deadline for secondary school applications fast approaching, Sarah looks into how you can get your child into the best schools. Joining Sarah in the studio are Beth Noakes, editor of the Good Schools Guide, Jonathan Hopper, Managing Director of Garrington Home Finders and Jo Eccles who's from Sourcing Property. First broadcast: 29/10/16

Sarah is joined by Martyn James, an independent financial commentator, and Jane Clack from Payplan to discuss clearing debt, what effect only paying back the minimum amount can have and what your options are for clearing debt. First broadcast: 22/10/16

In the wake of the Brexit vote, the pound has dropped around 20% on the dollar and slightly more against the euro, so Sarah looks at how you can get the best deals when changing your money and how you can make your money go further abroad. To help investigate the best deals out there Sarah is joined by Andy Webb, who runs the Be Clever With Your Cash website, and James Andrews of The Mirror. First broadcast: 15/10/16

Sarah looks at the options for high net-worth women – where can and should you invest your money, aside from in funds? First broadcast: 08/10/16

The 'flat rate' state pension launched almost six months ago, and was supposed to make women better off, but is it that simple? To look at the new state pension and what it means for women, Sarah is joined by Malcolm McLean from Barnett Waddingham, Anna Sofat from Addidi Wealth and by Lizzy Spring from the WASPI campaign group. First broadcast: 01/10/16

Sarah takes a closer look at equity release as a way for retired people to take money out on their property. How does this work and what should you be looking out for? Joining Sarah to find out is Andrea Rozario from Bower Retirement, Chris Pond from the Equity Release Council and Joanna Fowler from Saga. First broadcast: 24/09/16

Research shows that around a third of us have borrowed money from friends and this doesn't always end happily. So what are the rules regarding financial arrangements with family and friends and where can you look for help if things don't turn out well. To discuss this, Sarah is joined by Joanne Edwards, a family lawyer and chair of Resolution, Lisa Hardstaff, from credit reference agency Equifax and Harrison Kelly, from TSB. First broadcast: 17/09/16

Sarah is joined today by Nigel Waterson, chairman of the Equity Release Council, Fiona Tait from Royal London, Sara Williams of Debt Camel and Jane King of Ash Ridge Asset Management to discuss retirement and outstanding debt. First broadcast: 10/09/16

It has emerged that women pay more on average then men for a range of products including razors, haircuts and even dry cleaning. To discuss whether this is a justified premium, Sarah is joined by freelance journalists Donna Ferguson, Libby Mayfield and Emma Simon and by Belinda Phipps from the Fawcett Society. First broadcast: 03/09/16

As it's a bank holiday weekend, Sarah decides to look at the best way to make the most of your time off from work. If you have kids or are looking after elderly parents then you may not have as much time as you would like to yourself. So, to help, Sarah looks into what your options are. She is joined by Kristen Stephenson, volunteer development manager at NCVO, Yvette Ankrah, author of The Kitchen Table CEO Business Boost and Jasmine Birtles, founder of MoneyMagpie. First broadcast: 27/08/16

Joining Sarah today are independent money expert, Martyn James, David Thorpe, from What Investment and Bruce Davis, from Abundance Investment, to discuss investing in stocks and shares. First Broadcast: 20/08/16

What do at-home sales parties involve., and how do they work? Sarah Pennells looks at the pros and cons of holding them, and who does and why. She's joined by Vicki Foster, Avon sales leader, Corinne Allen, senior manager of Body Shop at Home and Felicity Hannah, freelance consumer finance journalist.

Is your home gathering junk and in need of a clear out? Sarah looks at what could be a tedious task and turn it into a money making venture. Joining Sarah to discuss how to make money out of your unwanted goods are Toby Walne, a freelance financial journalist, Vicky Silverton from You Need a Vicky and Dan Wilson author of Make Serious Money on eBay UK, Amazon and Beyond. First broadcast: 06/08/16

If you're still working during the school holidays it may be necessary to look into holiday childcare during the week. Sarah looks at the options out there and how to find the best options for your children. Joining Sarah to discuss childcare is, Mandy Garner from Working Mums and Anne Danks from the Trussell Trust. First Broadcast: 30/07/16

This week Sarah looks at the idea of going on holiday by yourself. More and more people are coming round to the idea of solo holidays, but what are the best options if you want to try it yourself. Joining Sarah to discuss this are guests Brenna Holman, a travel blogger from This Battered Suitcase, Colin Wilson, from Just You Holidays and John Telfer from Explore.co.uk. First broadcast: 23/07/16

Sarah investigates why the financial sector has few women in top positions and looking into the companies that have signed up for the women in Financial Services Charter. To go through this issue, Sarah is joined by Jane Platt from NS&I, Melanie Seymour from Women in Banking and Finance and employment lawyer, Gillian Howard. First Broadcast: 16/07/16

/50 years ago Barclays launched introduced their credit card, revolutionising the way we shop. To discuss how credit has changed since 1966 Sarah is joined by Jane Clack from Payplan, Alastair Douglas from Totally Money and Tashema Jackson from uSwitch. First Broadcast: 09/07/16

Sarah looks at the idea of women working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics and how the current trend seems to lead towards these being male dominated areas. To discuss this issue, Sarah is joined by Benita Mehra, president of the Women in Engineering Society, Stella Tournier, WISE member and STEM role model, Anne Marie Imafidon, co-founder of Stemette and Sophie Graham from Natoinal Careers Service. First Broadcast: 02/07/16

Sarah is joined by beauty blogger Alice Hughes, personal finance journalist Sue Hayward, Ian White from Lovelula and Alun Johns from Pomora to discuss the idea of subscription boxes, whether or not they are a good idea or too expensive to be worth it. First Broadcast: 25/06/16

Research shows that women on average earn 12% less then their male colleagues, but is this a case of a culture of sexism in the work place or simply that women are worse at asking for a pay rise. To discuss this with Sarah she is joined by, Fiona Davies, Director for Women in Retail, Penny Parker from Laurence Simons Recruitment and Vanessa Vallely, the founder WeAreTheCity. First Broadcast: 18/06/16

Sarah is joined today by Jane Moore from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, Fiona Tait from Royal London and Jasmine van Loggerenberg from Slater and Gordon, to talk about just what has changed over the years for women when it comes to their finances and financial rights. First Broadcast: 11/06/16

Lots of people like to think they have a novel in them, but how would you go about getting that novel published and more importantly, how would you make money from it? Joining Sarah to find out is Nick Barreto, co-founder of digital publisher Canelo, Mindy Gibbins-Klein from The Book Midwife and author Dawn Reeves. First Broadcast: 04/06/16

This week Sarah looks at how you can help support your child's education if that are planning to go off to university. Joining Sarah to discuss the best financial plans for higher education are Annie O'Leary, from the parenting website Netmums, Jane King, from Ash-ridge financial planning and James Seymour, from the Complete University Guide. First Broadcast: 28/05/16

Getting a proper work-life balance can be a struggle for many of us, especially if you have a demanding boss, or need to work overtime in order to meet your targets. Sarah is joined by Karen Perkins who is a life coach, Neil Shah, Chief De-Stressing Officer at the Stress Management Society and Sarah Evans, an employment lawyer with Slater and Gordon, to discuss how you can manage your work-life balance. First Broadcast: 21/05/16

If you're employed the chances are that you'll be able to join your company pension scheme. But if you're self employed you don't have that option. So, how do you choose a pension? Are they all pretty similar or are there major differences between the schemes on offer? Sarah Pennells is joined by Lorna Blythe from pensions and insurance provider Royal London, by Danisha Chada who's a chartered and certified financial planner with Smith and Williamson and by Alan Chan who's from IFS Wealth and Pensions. First Broadcast 14/05/2016

What are your rights if you buy a big ticket item that turns out to be faulty? Sarah is joined by James Walker, from Resolver.co.uk, Matt Stone, from TestDrives2U and Peter Stonely, a consultant with Trading Standards, to discuss what you can do if this happens to you. First Broadcast: 07/05/16

If you choose to live with another person, without getting married or becoming civil partners, then what are your rights? Sarah discusses this with Mary Marvel from Advicenow and Law for life, Paula Myers from Irwin Mitchell and Christine Webber who’s a writer, broadcaster and psychotherapist. First Broadcast: 30/04/16

How much do you think the average wedding costs? For many couples this could be their happiest day but also the most expensive. Sarah talks wedding costs with Andy Webb from Be Cleaver with Your Cash, Charley Beard from The London Bride, Rachael Southwood from Wedding Ideas Magazine, Alison Hargreaves from Guides for Brides and Rosie Ames from Green Union. First Broadcast: 23/04/16

With the new changes to the state pension system taking place, Sarah talks to Malcolm McLean from Barnett Waddingham, John Shearer from The Pensions Advisory and Harry Rose, Editor of Which Money Magazine, to find out what it means to you. First Broadcast: 16/04/16

With the change in the rules now allowing people to have a peer-to-peer account in an ISA, many people may now be looking to peer-to-peer lending and crowd funding to invest. Sarah discusses the pros and cons of crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending with Lucy Bott, from Ratesetter, Karen Kerrigan, from the UK Crowdfunding Association and Tom Britton from The Syndicate Room. First Broadcast: 09/04/16

With the rules on savings changing on April 6th, Sarah looks into ISAs and what are the best options for you. Sarah is joined by Anna Bowes, from Savingschampion.co.uk, Anna Sofat from Addidi Wealth and Trystan Lewis from Griffin Wealth. First Broadcast: 02/04/16

Tried to get healthier for January, but didn't think about the budgetary restraints? Sarah discusses how to get fit without spending lots of money with, Lucie Powell from the blog 9to5 Foodie and Hannah Mills, from Wedgesandweights.com. First Broadcast: 26/03/16

New research from BlackRock shows that women are savvier then men when it comes to everyday finances, but are less confident about investing for retirement. Sarah Talks to Louise Oliver, a chartered financial planner with Piercefield Oliver and Claire Finn from BlackRock, about the research, on Women and Money: First Broadcast: 19/03/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Adam Lake, from Turn2Us, Tom Connor, from Drewberry, Alistair McQueen, from Aviva and Jane King, from Ash Ridge, about self employment and what you are entitled to and how to make sure you don't miss out when you retire. First Broadcast: 12/03/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Annie O'Leary, fromNetMums, Dawn Quest, from Mealsourkidslove.com and Helen White, from Love Food, Hate Waste, about how you can save money and avoid waste with your weekly food shop. First Broadcast: 05/03/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Alan Higham from Pensions Champ and Tina Weeks from Serenity Financial Planning, about the new state pension, what you can expect to get and if women are better or worse off with the current system. First Broadcast 27/02/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Tom Laws from the National Careers Service and Adam Cox from Working From Home Week, about working from home, and how you can make the most of working for yourself. First Broadcast 20/02/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Simon Ranson, head of banking at Sainsbury's Bank and Claire Walsh, Chartered Financial Planner at Aspect8, about Sainsbury's Bank's recent report highlighting people's money confidence and financial worries. First Broadcast 13/02/16

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking about the cost of raising children, with Adam Lake, head of Comunications at Turn2Us, Abigail Wood, from the National Childbirth Trust and Joanna Robson form BabyLaw.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to, Clare Whalley from Meta4, John Lees career coach and Sophie Graham from the national careers service. about changing your career, how to get started and what to think about.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells talking to Lynn Cowley, partner in the family team at Nockolds law firm and Clare Prendergast from the relationships charity, Relate, to discuss how to talk about financial issues affecting second marriages or relationships and whether there and legal or financial steps you should take once you've remarried.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Malcolm McLean, Pensions Consultant with Barnett Waddingham Sarah Coles, from AOL Money, about the state pension, how much you get and whether you know all the information.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Janet Davies, joint managing director from Symponia, Mary Hunt from Beyea Care and Jayne Carrington from Rehab Works, about living with carers in later life.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to, Mark Bristow, from The Financial Healer, Neil Shah, Director of the Stress Management Society and author of ‘The 10-step stress solution’ and Terry Donohoe, StepChange debt advisor. about managing your finances and stress at Christmas.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Rebecca O'Connor, founder of good-with-money.com, Andrea Link from liv.co.uk, Andrew Hogg, from Christian Aid and Sophie Brill from Oxfam, about ethical and charitable gifts over Christmas.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Michelle McGrade from TD Direct, Dennis Oppong from, Redmayne Bentley and Anna Sofat from Addidi, about investing for beginners.

Women and Money, with Sarah Pennells, talking to Julia Rampen, deputy editor at Mirror Money Online, Louise Croft from Pauper To Princess and Dawn Wells from Dewdrops, about supplementing your income.

Women and Money with Sarah Pennells, talking to Gina Miller, Founder of MoneyShe.com and Dr Ruth Sealy, Lecturer and researcher in organisational psychology at City University in London about gender quotas and women in the boardroom.