Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

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: Can cutting Netflix help you buy a house? Renting costs soar The most popular banks Parking charge caps & More My guest this week is Charlotte Burns, author of On The Money. Together we'll help you get up to sp...

Would you pay £21 for granola? Plus whether Premium Bonds were better for me than savings. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to assess if something is worth the money Who pays back the £200 energy bill loan and when The results of a year of Premium Bonds For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats250 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats...

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: The base rate doubles to 0.5% Inflation predicted to hit 7% Energy bills to increase by 54% £350 Government support for energy bills Post Office banking & More My guest this week is Faith Archer from Much More...

Energy prices and National Insurance payments are going up, but how to you work out what you'll pay? Plus which networks are ending roaming abroad. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Why your energy bill could be increasing by 100% or more How much extra NI tax you'll be paying from April How to avoid hefty data charges for using your phone abroad A listener qu...

How does bank switching work, and details of two new offers worth £140 and £150. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: What you need to know about bank switching Details of switching offers from Natwest and Santander A listener question about connected accounts when you switch My deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cash...

Good and bad ways to stretch cash, using Monzo, IFTT and Chip to autosave & do you get value for money from the BBC? The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: Tricks to get to payday Hacks to make savings challenges easier What the TV Licence pays for Listener question on a card to use to book holidays and spend abroad My deals of the week For links and further readin...

Money Dashboard, Snoop, Emma and MoneyHub reviewed, and overpaying for mobile data The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: The pros and cons of budgeting and money management apps Why a 100GB for £12 a month SIM deal is a bad buy My deals of the week For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats245 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented...

Amex, Chase & Santander cashback and the highest interest rates on savings. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: The cards I use to spend The best paying savings accounts Ways to autosave  For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats244 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. The podcast has...

Energy prices, buying houses, Buy Now Pay Later crypto and more The latest episode of the pod is the last one of 2021, and with the help of some friends of Cash Chats I'm looking back at the big money stories of 2021, including: What energy price hikes mean to you Why people are leaving London The collapse of doorstep lender Provident Why BNPL needs regulation The risks for new investors & much mo...

Interest Rates up to 0.25% and inflation at 5.1%, new rules for mobile handsets and offer terms and conditions. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How the interest rate rise impacts savings and mortgages Ways to mitigate inflation pushing up costs Changing mobile networks The error that lost me £100 For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com...

How I fared in my no-Amazon challenge, expensive late Christmas costs to avoid and Lloyds Bank credit check mistakes. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How I fared in my no-Amazon year challenge Beat late travel, food, gift and other festive price hikes The Lloyds Bank errors that hit a reader's credit score For links and further reading head to becleverwithyo...

Massive credit card APR hikes, shopping on TikTok, easier mortgage checks & more. 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 credit card APR Retailer petrol profits Shopping on TikTok New consumer protections Mortgage struggles & More My guest th...

Should you ever use a gift card, tricks to get them discounted and how changes to Barclays Blue Rewards are bad for customers. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: The pros and cons of buying or asking for gift cards Whether you should ditch Barclays for a better reward bank account For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats239 ABOUT...

Omicron's impact on travel, massive Buy Now, Pay later use, record Black Friday spending & a new way to withdraw cash. 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: Omicrom brings new travel restrictions Could the interest rate rise not happen? Black Frida...

The best ways to donate to charity, your refund rights and Lifetime ISAs. The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: It's "Giving Tuesday" so I'm looking at the best ways to donate to charity When you can and when you can't get a refund for items you don't want or don't work Plus I answer a listener's question about Lifetime ISAs. For links and further reading head to...

Bulb goes bust, scam refund rules, funding social care, Black Friday deals and more. Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. Stories covered in this episode include: Bulb goes bust Black Friday: deal or no deal Scam refund rules Affordable school uniform Covid's impact on money and mental health Funding so...

Save money before and after purchasing, find the highest interest on savings and get £5 back for every £15 you spend.  The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How price matching works and who does it The highest paying interest rates on your savings When Amex Shop Small returns and how to take advantage. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com...

The National Living Wage, Apple DIY repairs, inflation at 4.2%, rent increases and more. Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. Stories covered in this episode include: The National Living Wage Equal Pay Day 2021 Inflation hits 4.2% Latest job figures Rents at 13-year high Misleading scam adverts Amazon p...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'm talking about: How to make sure Black Friday shopping save you rather than costs you money Your money checklist for Christmas spending When you do and don't pay tax on savings Plus I answer a listener's question about how soon after receiving bank switching cash you can switch again. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash...

Skimpflation, current account savings trap, Uber shortages and more. Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. Stories covered in this episode include: Pandemic purchase regrets The current account savings trap Skimpflation Debt advice funding shake-up Uber shortage & more My guest this week is money and car...

Do you chat to family and friends about cash, or is it still taboo?  In the latest episode of the pod I'm joined by Sarah Porretta from the Money & Pensions Service for #TalkMoneyWeek to, well, talk about talking about money! Plus I answer a listener's question about hard credit searches ahead of a mortgage application. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats231 AB...

Interest rates frozen, huge job exodus and dodgy Squid Games crypto. Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. Stories covered in this episode include: Interest rates unexpectedly kept at 0.1% COP26 finance plans More energy companies collapse Two thirds don't realise pensions are investments The scam Squid...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'll take you through ways to stop or reduce impulse spending. Plus I answer a listener question about getting the best price for Black Friday For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats229 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast was featured as one of...

Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week, looking back at the big personal finance news from the last seven days. This week's ep comes to you a day early to cover the 2021 Autumn Budget. Stories covered in this episode include: Changes to Universal Credit Increases to the minimum wage Changes to alcohol taxation and Air Passenger Duty Support for small businesses & more My guest...

The latest episode of the pod is a solo episode, and I'll take you three ways to help you make the most of your money: How avoid overpaying for mobile data Why the new Green Savings bonds are disappointing Whether you should stay after switching bank Plus I answer a listener question about combining cashback and the Halifax Reward account. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash...