Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

This week I'm talking about: When you won't want to switch an existing current account, and what to do about it Why the introduction of return fees isn't necessarily a bad thing Where you might have cash you've forgotten about and how to get it Whether you should change Avios points For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats248 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: What a predicted 64% increase will mean for your energy bill How to get free water refills Changes to Curve Will you get a bargain on Amazon Prime Day? Chase Bank & switching Plus my deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats275 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money b...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about my spending and saving over the last month, including Birthday freebies Upgrading Barclaycard Shopping around Getting the best price for my iPhone & more Plus my deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats274 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to get 5% interest on your savings The account that'll give you 1.5% cashback on spending A question about energy direct debits A question about the Amex credit card welcome bonuses Plus, I share my deals of the week.   For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats273 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats...

The base interest rate is up again, increasing for the fifth consecutive time, and is now at 1.25%. What does it mean for your savings and mortgage? With Paramount+ launching, how do you reduce your total spend on streaming subscriptions without missing out?  Plus a new 2.5% regular saver and more changes to the MyWaitrose scheme. And I answer a listener questions about paying tax on fixed rate bo...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel Whether you need to pay more for better sun cream Why it's not either / or when it comes to bank rewards How best to pay for a big purchase and get points Deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats271 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is prese...

The latest episode is my monthly look at my spending and saving over the last month, including: Getting big bonuses for a second/third time from Lloyds Bank and Amex Merging my O2 and Virgin Media accounts Setting up ethical investments Saving big on local deals A listener question & my deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats270 ABOUT CASH CHATS C...

The Chancellor announced a series of new grants to help with rising energy bills, including £400 for all and more for those on low incomes. Andy takes you through who gets what, when and how. Also the Premium Bond prize rate has increased from 1% to 1.4% (are they now better than savings accounts?) and Amex has revealed the return of Shop Small (find out how to make the most of the promotion). Plu...

This week: The gap between the interest rates on the top-paying savings account and ethical alternatives is getting smaller, I'll take you through your options and why it matters. News on an action you need to take to prevent losing your Boots Advantage points (and how to get more) Whether you should ditch Three now it's ditched roaming How to get free or cheap seats for gigs, comedy and theatre....

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Tricks to avoid 087 and 084 phone numbers Why you shouldn't settle for being "bad at maths" The difference between best before and use by dates on food A listener question about choosing direct debits for a bank switch offer My deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats267 ABOUT...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Should loans be easy to get? Why mental health and money are linked How to check if you're going to miss out on the full State Pension A listener question about whether savings are safe For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats266 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broa...

Find out how I spent and saved over the last month The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: A hotel booking mistake The threat of debt collectors Rediscovering the library Streamlining my streaming services Replacing stamps with new barcode versions & more   For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats265 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is pre...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How much more or less National Insurance you'll pay this year Can ethical food be affordable? How interest works on regular savers A listener question on choosing the best broadband and TV service For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats264 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogg...

Is a water meter worth it? Can you pay less for rail journeys? Which bank switching deal is best? The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to reduce your water bills My 10 ways to save on trains Details of the latest bank switching deals For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats263 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money b...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How do you know if a money app is good or bad? Should you use Deliveroo or Uber Eats to order supermarket groceries? What Amazon cardholders need to do ahead of the cards being closed A listen question on how many debit and credit cards you need For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats248 ABOUT...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about my month in money: Pausing a membership I couldn't use even though I was in contract Getting free shipping on a return Using Amex on sites that don't take Amex Having Amex payments declined following new rules Moving Chase cashback Closing Barclays Blue Rewards Issues with NOW Boost Paying into Lifetimes ISAs vs pensions Plus a...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Why you need to give a meter reading this week Where to get 1.5% interest on your savings Why you probably don't need a Cash ISA But why a Lifetime or Stocks and Shares ISA might be useful Plus a listener question about streaming sticks For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats260 ABOUT CASH CHAT...

The latest episode of the pod is a bit of a coup - Chancellor Rishi Sunak joined me to discuss the Spring Statement and measures to tackle the cost of living crisis. And after this I'm joined by financial blogger Faith Archer from Much More With Less to discuss the impact of the petrol duty cut and National Insurance threshold lift. Plus my deals of the week. For links and further reading head to...

The base rate is hiked to 0.75%, earning thousands in cashback and ignoring debts. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode and I'm talking about: The questions to ask about your debts Where to get help with your debts How the interest rate rise impacts mortgages and savings The latest predictions on inflation The best ways to earn cashback A listener question about whether to fix energy or...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Who can get Council Tax discounts If you can challenge your Council Tax band How to get the £150 energy rebate Where to find the lowest petrol prices How to save at the cinema every day of the week A listener question about Natwest's Regular Saver For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats257 ABOU...

How your money can support Ukraine, why women are paid less then men & your action plan to beat increasing bills. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Where to donate money and whether to donate clothes to Ukraine If you can boycott businesses with Russian interests A clip of my chat with Annabelle Williams about financial inequality between men and women My to-d...

Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, a bonus episode looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. Stories covered in this episode include: Rising petrol and gas prices Millions overpaying on prescriptions Buy Now Pay Later on credit reports Nationwide payment problems The end of John Lewis' price matching & More My guest this week is Helen Knapman...

Comedy, theatre, music and film tickets for less, multiple American Express sign up deals, how much moving your savings for a better rate could be worth and much more. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about how I spent and saved my money in February: For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats254 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented...

Find out how to beat broadband price hikes, where to get 1% interest on easy access savings and how to avoid Instagram clones. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to beat broadband price hikes How to spot scammers on Instagram Changes at Virgin Money that'll see 1% interest on savings Plus a listener question about whether how to pay when abroad   For links...

A quick way to cut costs is to check for subscriptions you don't use or forgot you had. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to cancel unwanted subscriptions Why you don't need more than one streaming service Plus a listener question about whether buying a new fridge will reduce energy costs For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashc...