Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

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: Inflation hits 3.1% Why we're set to be £1,000 worse off in 2022 How much we take out at the cash machine The government's heat pump grants The most popular songs at funerals & more My guest this week is debt advisor Sara Will...

In this latest episode of the pod I'm joined by Naomi Willis from the Skint Dad blog to talk about how to cope with the recent price hikes to energy bills. The normal advice to switch and fix now won't save you cash, so what can you do instead to reduce your bills? We talk about ways to reduce usage, where to seek support and what do to when your current fix ends. For links and further reading hea...

Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week. Stories covered in this episode include: The new contactless limit The prevalence of Buy Now, Pay Later RyanAir demanding money back from passengers The latest supermarket essential price increase What impact an interest rate rise could have on you & more My guest this week is financial advisor Lisa Conway Hughes, also the founder of Lad...

In this latest episode of the pod find out: How to use different accounts to keep to your spending plans Which supermarkets are offering up 6% extra for Christmas Where to get 2% interest on your savings Plus I answer listener questions about eligibility checks For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats223 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and...

Every Friday on the pod it's time for Your Money, This Week. Stories covered in this episode include: End of furlough and the Universal Credit uplift Free £100 for those in Northern Ireland Price increases Christmas shortages National Libraries Week & more My guest this week is Faith Archer - personal finance journalist and blogger at Much More With Less .  Together we'll help you get up to speed...

In this latest episode of the pod I'm joined by Alex Crumbie from Ethical Consumer magazine to discuss why it's important to find out if your current accounts, savings accounts, investments and pensions are being used to fund businesses and practices you don't agree with. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats221 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money b...

In this latest episode of the pod find out: Which of the seven bank switching offers I think are best What to do if your energy provider goes bust Why you've just days left to get a cheap mobile SIM for international roaming Plus I answer listener questions about coping with new credit cards For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats220 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is...

In this week's episode I'm joined by Anna from the Panda Boss YouTube channel to talk about four simple side hustles you can try to earn some extra cash. Plus I answer listener questions about how your overdraft impacts your credit report. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats219 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb....

In this week's episode I'm joined by Emilie Bellet from Vestpod to go through the basics of pensions. Plus I answer listener questions about spending points earned via Amex credit cards. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats218 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast was featured as one of the top m...

In this week's episode f ind out: Ways to reduce food waste - and save money - by freezing food you might not realise you can freeze How to get a student discount card if you're no longer a student Which new Amex welcome bonuses are open to existing cardholders Plus I answer listener questions about how to calculate interest on savings. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.co...

In this week's episode f ind out: Whether the £100 contactless limit is good or bad How to get below face value tickets for gigs Why now is a great time to remortgage Plus I answer listener questions about why his credit score has dipped. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats216 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb....

In this week's episode f ind out: Whether cash or stocks & shares is best when it comes to using a Lifetime ISA for retirement My top savings to get you back in the cinema What you get from the new M&S Bank Club Rewards Plus I answer listener questions about the new Nationwide bank switching bonus. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats215 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Ch...

In this week's episode f ind out: What to do about increasing interest rates How libraries can save you cash (it's not just on books) When Nationwide will begin offering cash for bank switching Plus I answer listener Randalpho's question about whether he needs an extra bank account. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats214 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented...

In this week's episode you're getting three topics for the price of one! Find out: How to beat the massive energy price hikes coming in October Why you shouldn't fall for a Nectar promo at Esso petrol stations What you could be paying to use your phone overseas from January For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats213 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money...

In this week's episode you're getting three topics for the price of one! Find out: When Direct Debits are a bad idea How the new Lloyds cashback credit card compares Where to get free water refills For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats212 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast was featured as one o...

In this week's episode you're getting three topics for the price of one! Find out: How anyone can get O2 Priority benefits, even if you are with a different network Why Money Transfer credit cards are a great option to help clear overdrafts and catalogue debts The cheapest ways to watch the Tokyo Olympics on TV For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats211 ABOUT CASH...

Both Quidco and TopCashback let you upgrade for a fee. Will you make that money back? I'm answering your questions again this episode, and I'm focusing on two I've received that relate to cashback sites Quidco and TopCashback. First, is it normal for it to take months for cashback to be payable? And second, should you use classic or premium memberships? For links and further reading head to beclev...

If you're looking to earn some extra cash with very little effort then it's worth taking a look at some of the rewards, cashback and interest on offer from many high street bank accounts. In this episode I've taken a look at just how much you can make and what you need to get the money - the factors you need to think about to work out if it's worth the effort! For links and further reading head to...

With most restrictions due to end on 19 July, it'll also mean a return to pre-pandemic spending for many. But what does that mean for the savings you've hopefully built up over the last 15 months?  Here's how you can keep on saving thanks to a mix of planning, apps and smarter spending. Plus, what to do with any money you've currently got in a savings account. For links and further reading head to...

Your weekly digest of the biggest money stories from the last seven days, this week looking at Changes to furlough and Stamp Duty holidays Brits back to borrowing New debt help rules Amazon & Google fake reviews Plain numbers on bills & more My guest this week is Martha Lawton - money coach and host of the Squanderlust podcast.  Together we'll help you get up to speed with what's been going on. Re...

If you're saving money by splitting the costs of Netflix, Disney+, NOW and other streaming services, are you breaking the terms and conditions?  And what are the consequences of giving friends and family members access to your accounts? I've had a look at these in this episode of the pod.  ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast was...

Your weekly digest of the biggest money stories from the last seven days, this week looking at Is this the end of free mobile roaming? New £50 note Mortgages lasting beyond retirement Flexi rail season tickets Further bank closures & more My guest this week is Timi Merriman-Johnson, aka Mr Money Jar. Together we'll help you get up to speed with what's been going on. Read more about all these stori...

I'm joined by Adam French, Senior Consumer Rights Editor at Which? to talk about the increasing number of scams coming through to our mobile phones. From text messages asking us to pay for deliveries through to calls claiming to be from HMRC, there's a good chance you've seen these - but have you fallen for one? Find out how the tricks scammers use and how to protect yourself. ABOUT CASH CHATS Cas...

Your weekly digest of the biggest money stories from the last seven days, this week looking at The end of cash? Inflation hits 2.1% Will furlough continue? Support for gambling advert ban Online dating scams up 40% & more My guest this week is Laura, co-founder of Financielle, which started as a female-focused instagram page and has grown into a financial wellness brand.  Together we'll help you g...

With Amazon Prime Day taking place next week, it's time to take a look at whether you're really saving money when you sign up for Amazon's membership scheme. I've become convinced most people will spend more money once they're members, whereas Amazon super fan Chloe Carmichael thinks it's great value for money. Join us in this episode as we debate the pros and cons of paying £79 a year in return f...