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Personal finance expert Andy Webb from BeCleverWithYourCash.com and Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money chats with money bloggers, writers and experts to help you save, make and manage money.
Episodes
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#78 Your Money MOT
In this week's episode, I want to take you through a simple money warm-up. You can make sure everything is working ok with your finances before you start doing anything good or bad with your money. It's not complicated and won't take you long, but at the end of this MOT you should know the true...
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#77: Should you be stockpiling food?
Welcome back to Cash Chats! After a bit of a break, this is the first episode of 2019 and I've looked at stockpiling. In part this is due to fears caused by the impending Brexit, particularly in the event of a no-deal exit from the EU. Reports state prices will rise and the supply chain…
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Ep76 Your refund rights if you change your mind
We’ve all made that impulse purchase that turns out to be not such a great idea. Sometimes we realise too late and we’re stuck with it. But if you know you don’t want or need something soon enough, then you might be able to get your money back. Whether you can or not depends on where you bought…
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Ep75 How to win at Black Friday
With days to go until Black Friday, I've shared my top tips to help you bag a bargain in these huge annual sales. Now there's obviously some cynicism around Black Friday. That's understandable - it's a manufactured event to get people spending money they hadn't planned to spend and buy things…
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Ep74 Are luxury advent calendars a rip off?
I'm joined by Cora Harrison to see whether posh advents for adults are worth the money. Festive advent calendars have changed. When you open the windows you don't just get pictures of snowmen or angels. Even that late 80s upgrade of small chocolates seems traditional now. And the advent candle is...
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Ep73 The energy price cap explained
A cap on how much electricity and gas costs seems a good idea - and it is. But it's not as simple as saying everyone is going to pay less. In this episode of Cash Chats, I break down who the cap applies to, how it works, and why you shouldn't get complacent. And my golden rules to make sure you...
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Ep72 Pay less for your broadband
In this episode of the podcast you can find out how to pay less for your internet. This week I haggled an extra £8 a month off my monthly broadband charge - which was already £22 off the standard price. My total saving over 12 months is going to be £336. So in this episode I've shared how I did…
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Ep71 Where to put your savings
This week I'm sharing where I think the best places are to put cash savings. With two new savings accounts offering 1.5% (Marcus by Goldman Sachs & the RBS Savings Builder), I've looked at whether they're any good, or if you can get a better rate elsewhere (spoiler: you can). I also discuss why...
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Ep70 Mental health & money with guest Charlotte Burns
Often people think of mental health in relation to serious conditions such as bipolar or depression, but it's something we should all consider - not just for ourselves but for friends and family. Mental health is pretty much how you're feeling and functioning. It can be good, or ok. But all of us...
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Ep69 Your Christmas money checklist
How to make sure you get the best value for money on Christmas travel, gifts, decorations and food and drink. We're just 12 weeks away from Christmas. That might seem like a long time, but it'll creep up on you faster than you think - meaning it's a good time to start thinking about how much…
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Ep68 Death of the high street: What next for John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser?
Is this the end of Debenhams, House of Fraser and John Lewis? And what do their struggles mean for customers? We've had all three major department stores hit the headlines over the last few weeks, so I've taken a look at what's happened, including news that House of Fraser customers might not get...
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Ep67 How to save hundreds on your mobile phone bill
This week on the podcast I share how to cut your mobile phone bill to around a tenner, and other ways to bring down how much you pay. Not many of us can go without a mobile phone, which is probably why so many people overspend. It's possible to cut a monthly bill down to around £10 without losing...
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Ep66 The interest rate rise and your savings
This week I talk about the recent interest rate and how it will affect you, mainly in terms of the return you can get on your savings. The Bank Of England increased the base rate of interest from 0.5% to 0.75% earlier this month, making it the highest rate we've seen since the financial crash....
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Ep65 Smart meters, smart tech and Prime Day review
With news that smart meters will probably only save you £11 a year, I've looked at what they do and why I think you should wait. Plus a look back at how Amazon Prime Day went. Were the savings good? And should you wait for Amazon's Black Friday weekend for similar discounts? Read more at...
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Ep64 How to pay on holiday
Part two of my summer holiday specials, this time looking at the cheapest ways to pay when overseas, whether that's by cash or card. Read more at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats64
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Ep63 Fast Fashion
In this week's episode I've looked at fast fashion. Yes it's cheap, but when you factor in quality it can sometimes work out better value to spend more. Then there are the environmental and ethical consequences of producing so much disposable clothing. Listen in to find out what you can do to...
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Ep62 My holiday prep checklist
Oversized luggage, inadequate insurance and expired visas are just some of the ways I've been caught out on holiday. Avoid these and other mistakes by preparing for your summer holiday now. Sorry it's been a few weeks since the last episode - filming for Shop Smart Save Money has been great but…
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Ep61 What's wrong with the high street?
The high street has been back in the news with M&S and Carphone Warehouse the latest to announce massive store closures, and a survey from Which? revealing the shops we like the least. It doesn't look great for the high street. I now live in a relatively wealthy part of Yorkshire compared to…
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Ep60 - Wedding savings for guests and couples
Wedding season well and truly kicks off this weekend, so I wanted to talk about the ways you can avoid spending a fortune, both as a guest and if you're the couple tying the knot. More at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats60
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59 - Ask Andy inc old clothes for vouchers, credit cards and GDPR
Another Ask Andy special where I answer your questions. This time I tackle the H&M clothes recycling scheme, paying off credit card debts and why you're getting so many emails from businesses thanks to GDPR. More over at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats59
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Ep58 How I get the best value on tech and appliances
Sometimes shopping around to save a few quid isn't worth the time. But when you're spending hundreds of quid you can make some big savings - if you put the time and effort in. Having just moved house we need to buy some new appliances, and over the last few weeks, I've managed to get us far…
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Ep57 The companies keeping your money
Companies are happy to take our cash, but it's sometimes a different story when they owe us money. This week on the podcast I share how I've had to chase brands, from Council Tax to Three to Travelodge, for money they didn't automatically pay me back. Tune in to find out where you should be...
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Ep56 The new financial year
April 6th sees the start of the new financial year, and with it some changes to the money you bring home, and the cost of things you buy. In this week's episode I've given you a quick rundown of the main changes, such as how much tax you pay, and the bills that'll increase. More over at...
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Ep55 Couponing w/ guest Jordon Cox
I've never been 100% convinced by couponing, so I asked Coupon Kid Jordon Cox to join me on the podcast this week and convince me it's worth the time and effort. We talk about where to find coupons, how to make sure you don't get carried away, "wombling" and why you should tap your loyalty cards…
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Ep54 The big chocolate rip-off
As someone who is passionate about getting the best value for money, I’ve got issues with Easter. Easter eggs specifically. Nowhere else are manufacturers and supermarkets charging such a premium for something you can get in a different shape all year around for far less cash. So in this episode...
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Ep53 Ask Andy: Childcare Vouchers, LISAs and bank switching
I'm answering your questions this week on the podcast, including changes to Childcare Vouchers, Lifetime ISAs vs Help to Buy ISAs, and exactly how bank switching works. More info and links can be found at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats53
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Ep52 Best ways to save at the cinema
I love going to the cinema, but I hate paying full price which can easily hit £15 or more. So I've hunted out the best savings which I've shared in this week's podcast. From how anyone can get student prices, through to the best loyalty perk it's possible to pay around £5 on average. More over at...
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Ep51: Are you paying too much for your Council Tax?
There's a good chance your Council Tax bill will be bigger from April 2018, so I've taken a look at the ways you can potentially save some money - and possibly even get a backdated refund. Councils are allowed to hike your Council Tax bill by 3%, and some as much as 5.99% when the new bills are...
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Ep50: Battle of the supermarkets
We've all got different reasons for picking the supermarket we shop in. It could be price, it could be quality, it could just be whichever is nearest. But we've all got our favourites too. So in this week's episode I've been joined by three other money bloggers to argue which is best. I've...
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Ep49 Ask Andy inc what to do with unused credit cards, plus Monzo, Nectar & O2 Priority
It's been a while since I've tackled the questions you've sent me via email, Twitter and through comments on the blog, so I picked four of the recent ones to share my answers. Here's what's in this episode. - Do you have to keep putting the O2 SIM in your phone when you use the O2 Priority…
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Ep48 Escape the 9-5 rat race w/ guest Ravi Rajani
Get your money in shape so you can start working on your dream job. Five years ago I knew I want to do something different, something outside the normal corporate working regime. Now, I'm my own boss, doing something I love (that's this blog and podcast by the way). So how do you get yourself to...
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Ep47 Are you getting the most from your bank account?
Banking is boring, right? Well, it doesn't have to be! I've made thousands of pounds over the last four and bit years by making sure my back account is working for me. So in today's episode of Cash Chats I share what you can do to get free cash, earn the highest interest, get cashback and reduce...
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Ep46 Sticking to money resolutions and goals w/ guests Faith Archer and Jane Wallace
Did you set a money resolution at the start of the year? We're at that point where willpower starts to falter and all our best intentions are forgotten. So in this episode I talk to money bloggers and journalists Faith Archer and Jane Wallace to share how you can keep motivated and stick to those...
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Ep45 Beat debt and take back control
If you're worried about your lack of savings or are looking over your shoulder at mounting debts it's time to take action. In this episode I share how you can start clearing debt and how to take back control of your finances.More and links at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats45
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Ep44 How you can be clever with your cash in 2018
In the first episode of the podcast's second season I want to share how being clever with your cash can save you a huge amount of money this year. When I started the blog in 2014 I set myself a challenge. I wanted to see just how much money I could save in a year. And not through being frugal and...
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Ep43 Do you really save money in the sales?
With the big end of year sales already underway in some shops, this episode is focused on whether you're actually likely to save money if you buy now, or if it's all a bit of a con. Plus I share how you can work out the real discount on offer. More over at...
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Ep42 The energy comparison con
The savings that show up on energy comparison sites might not be true. With the cold snap, I'd be amazed if you didn't put the heating on. And doing that might have prompted you to think about how much you're paying for your gas and electricity. Switching is a GOOD THING, and can save you…
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Ep41 Christmas gifts w/ guest Emma Drew, Katy Stevens and Nikki Ramskill
With Christmas Day rapidly approaching I've invited money bloggers Emma Drew, Katy Stevens and Nikki Ramskill to chat about buying Christmas gifts. We chat about budgeting, whether you should regift, the pros and cons of Secret Santa and the danger of leaving your presents under the tree. More,...
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Ep40 Your shopping consumer rights with "Complaining Cow" Helen Dewdney
Ever bought something you don't like, or received an item that's damaged? Do you know your rights? In this consumer rights special of Cash Chats I talk to Helen Dewdney about getting your money back and complaining. I'm a frequent complainer - though only when there's a reason to do so - but my...
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Ep39 The 2017 Autumn Budget and Black Friday
It's been a busy week in the world of money, for two very different reasons - both of which I tackle in this week's pocast episode. First up a few tips on Black Friday. Yes it feels like the sales have been on forever (it's probably a few weeks so far at least), but the big sales and the biggest...
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Ep38 Ask Andy: Lifetime ISAs, spending Nectar points & free magazines
In this week's episode I answer a handful of questions I've received from listeners and readers on Lifetime ISAs, spending Nectar points and how to get free digital copies of magazines. Read more over at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/tag/cash-chats-podcast/
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Ep37 #FoodbankAdvent, Interest rate rise, iPhone X & more
What you need to know about how you can help food banks this Christmas, my thoughts on the interest rate rise, a few ways to keep the cost of the new iPhone X down, and why I think you're better off avoiding the posh advent calendars in all the shops. More over at...
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Ep 36 w/ guest Emma Drew: three money making side hustles
My guest this week is Emma Drew. Emma was one of the first guests on the podcast back in January so it was great to get her back on Skype following her Best Money Making blog win at the UK Money Bloggers SHOMO awards in September. I asked Emma to share three easy things anyone can do to make some...
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Ep 35 Ask Andy: cancelling Tastecard, bank cashback offers and getting a Monzo card
Another episode where I answer your questions. This week I explain a simple trick to help cancel Tastecard, analyse whether it's worth switching to get the new First Direct or HSBC cashback schemes, and finally how to get a Monzo bank card.
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Ep 34 w/ guest Charlotte Burns: Uber, shrinkflation and big charity cheques
A fun chat this week about Uber, shrinkflation and those big charity cheques. Plus why you need to be buying your chocolate from Aldi! My guest for this episode is Charlotte Burns. Charlotte was actually the guest for my first ever episode back in January and it's great to have her back on the...
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Ep33 - avoiding phone scams
This week on the podcast I want to share with you a couple of phone recordings I've made. Don't worry I haven't been hacking celebrities' phones. Instead I've got a couple of calls made to me and my neighbour highlighting some of the different types of cold calling scams out there. Hopefully…
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32 Olly Cator
This week on the podcast I share why there are far better options for savings than an ISA, while my guest Olly Cator and I discuss ways to save on petrol and the costs to watch out for in the new school term. More at...
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31 Ask Andy - Car hire, NOW TV, iPhone upgrades
This week on the podcast I'm answering your questions. First up I help Charlotte with holiday car hire, explaining how to find the lowest prices and a trick to cut the cost of extra insurance. Next I explain how Norman can watch NOW TV and reduce his Sky Sports bill. Finally I look into Nada's...
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Ep 30 Beat the Ticket Touts
This week Andy looks at why it's become so difficult to get music, sport and theatre tickets - yet touts manage to nab them and sell on at inflated prices on reselling sites. Plus, tips to beat the touts and get tickets first, and a few ways to bring down the prices too.
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Ep 29 w/ guest Katy Stevens: State Pension age, beat Virgin & British Gas hikes and allotments!
This week on the podcast Andy explains how you can beat Virgin and British Gas price hikes, and he's then joined by my guest Katy Stevens from KatyKicker.com to discuss topping up National Insurance, finding out when you'll reach State Pension age and finally how allotments can save you money....
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Personal finance expert Andy Webb from BeCleverWithYourCash.com and Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money chats with money bloggers, writers and experts to help you save, make and manage money.
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