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#121 Money making part one from 2020-04-29T11:34:42

If you're in need of some extra cash there are a couple of ways you can do this.

In this first part I'm joined by money making blogger Emma Drew to talk about how things like online marke...

#120 Save thousands on your mortgage from 2020-04-22T10:51:34

Probably the biggest purchase we'll ever make is going to be buying a house. But once you're on the housing ladder it doesn't mean you can't still make savings.

In this week's episode I'v...

#119 How to get to payday from 2020-04-15T16:11:34

This week I've looked at what you can do if you think you'll struggle to have enough cash left towards the end of the month and your next payday.

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#118 Why you need to talk about dying from 2020-04-08T13:52:02

There are a couple of taboos people tend to avoid talking about. Money is one, another is dying. So combined must be some kind of super-taboo! But it's really important that you do have that con...

#117 Your banking and coronavirus from 2020-04-01T14:28:17

From mortgage holidays through to interest-free overdraft buffers, here’s what you need to know about how your bank is working during the crisis.

I've looked at your borrowing (so credit ...

#116 Working from home and saving money from 2020-03-25T15:56

If you're now working from home there's a good chance you'll be spending less, but there are a few things you should be doing to make sure other costs don't get out of control. 

In this w...

#115 Prep your finances for social distancing and self-isolation from 2020-03-18T16:36:23

Covid-19 has come from nowhere and caused such unexpected disruption - which is likely to get worse.

So how do you make sure you and your money are in the best place to deal with this? Listen

#114 What the interest rate cut and 2020 Budget mean for you from 2020-03-11T16:41:40

It's been a big day for your finances with a surprise interest rate cut followed by the Budget where the new government set out its financial plans for the year. I've taken a look at how both of...

#113 Coronavirus&your money: Stockpiling, holidays, work and investments from 2020-03-04T08:06:18

There's only one thing we're all talking about this week and it's Coronavirus. In this episode of the podcast, I've looked at how some of the conversations that relate to money.

So should...

#112 How to be ethical and money saving from 2020-02-26T13:47:22

I want to make better ethical decisions when spending money, but I sometimes come up short.

Though I boycott brands like Nestle and Sports Direct while only buying cruelty-free cosmetics ...

#111 Is it worth saving? from 2020-02-19T17:03:48

This week we've seen some of the top paying and most popular savings accounts cut their rates at the same time that inflation has hit a six month high. Combined it's bad news for savers, meaning...

#110 Your forgotten cash from 2020-02-12T16:03:29

This week Tesco revealed how there are £17 million worth of Clubcard vouchers due to expire at the end of February. People have had the points for two years but forgotten that if they don't use ...

#109 Do you really need to switch bank? from 2020-02-05T09:00

This week on the podcast Andy looks into whether you actually need to switch bank.

Though there are certainly benefits for moving your banking, from higher interest on savings through to ...

#108 Cutting the cord on Sky and Virgin TV from 2020-01-29T16:06:49

If you get your TV via Sky or Virgin Media then you're paying far more money than you need to. It's possible to dramatically cut how much you pay and still watch all the channels you want.

#107 The money apps I actually use from 2020-01-22T17:12:33

There are hundreds of apps designed to help you save, make or better manage your money - but which are the best? Andy is joined by his friend Jordon Cox - aka the Coupon Kid - to take a look at ...

#106 Clearing your credit and store card debts from 2020-01-15T17:11:42

Mid-January is one of the peak times for people applying for balance transfer credit cards.

In this episode Andy has explored how you can clear your credit card and store credit debts a...

#105 Booking a holiday from 2020-01-08T17:29:30

January is peak holiday booking time, with "early bird" deals tempting people to book now and have something to look forward to during the dark winter months.

In this episode Andy has tak...

#104 Was 2019 good for your money? from 2019-12-18T22:04:35

With the year (and the decade!) over, Andy has looked back at the big personal finance topics of the year to see whether it's been good or bad for you and your money. Plus, deals of the week. Listen

#103 Should you buy now and pay later? from 2019-12-12T09:47:41

0% interest finance isn’t new. For a set period you can borrow money - usually for a large expense - and as long as you pay it off you don’t get charged interest. TListen

#102 Is it the thought that counts? from 2019-12-04T23:34:28

A bad present, either because it's not been thought through or it's just a lazy purchase, is one of the worst wastes of money as there's every chance it'll end up in the bin or just at the back ...

#101 Black Friday Reality Check from 2019-11-27T16:30:38

Can you really get a bargain in the Black Friday sales?

A report this week claimed only one in five Black Friday deals were at their cheapest on that day in November last year.

I...

#100 How to get hundreds of pounds of cash for free from 2019-11-20T23:44:07

This week, to celebrate 100 episodes, I’m going to share with you some easy ways to get free money.

No faffing around with filling in surveys. No buying things you w...

#99 Getting the best price from 2019-11-13T20:46:57

Getting the best price is much easier when you know how to compare prices, check price history, use price matching and set price alerts. In this week's episode Andy takes you through how he does...

#98 How cashback sites work from 2019-11-06T23:55:34

One of the easiest ways to make some extra cash is to shop via cashback websites. In the last six years, I've made more than £4,000 using the main sites - TopCashback and Quidco. Easy money. Fre...

#97 Supermarket Loyalty Schemes from 2019-10-31T05:00

There have been some big changes to the world of supermarket loyalty schemes. First Nectar added extra ways to earn points at Sainsbury's, and now Tesco has launched a premium option costing £7....

Deals of the week 24th October 2019 from 2019-10-24T08:11:40

Free pumpkins, 20% off kids bikes, Star Wars ticket deals, 25% off wine, free Gourmet Society trial, Sky Sports pass offer, Morrisons 3% boost and more.

Andy’s back with eight top deals...

#96 Your money in the countdown to Christmas from 2019-10-21T10:38:37

We’re less than 10 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 you’ll...

#95 The best cashback credit cards from 2019-10-14T06:00

If you manage them right, a cashback credit card can be the best weapon you have in your wallet to boost your income. Here Andy shares when you should get one (and when you shouldn't), as well a...

#94 Where to put your savings from 2019-10-07T06:00

In recent weeks and months, savings rates have been cut from 5% to 3% at TSB and 3% to 1% at Tesco, 5% Regular Savers have been axed at Nationwide, First Direct and HSBC, and the leading easy ac...

Deals of the week 3rd October 2019 from 2019-10-03T11:17:13

This week Andy shares how you can

- Get £125 and six free cinema tickets
- Find the cheapest copy of Philip Pullman's The Secret Commonwealth
- Earn a bonus £2.50 from Q...

#93 FIRE (Financially Independent Retire Early) from 2019-09-30T10:55:49

This week Andy has been joined by his money blogging friend Ken Okoroafor. Ken is a keen advocate of the FI and FIRE movements where people work hard to reach financial independence well before ...

Deals of the week 26th September 2019 from 2019-09-26T12:30:27

Save on toys, beauty products, cinema tickets, supermarket shopping and more.

This week Andy's spotted nine top deals and offers you might want to take advantage of this weekend.

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#92 Does it matter if cash is dying from 2019-09-23T08:07:09

Cash is no longer king. It’s dying. New figures show 80% of sales are with a debit or credit card. Debit cards are most popular - 57% of sales according to the British Retail Consorti...

Deals of the week 19th September 2019 from 2019-09-19T18:29:50

This week, Andy shares deals about
- A Christmas savings card hack
- A free 90-day Tastecard trial
- 75p Chocolate Oranges
- Reduced to clear ice creams
- Buy one g...

#91 Why you need more than one bank account from 2019-09-16T10:30:55

If you've only one bank account you not only run the risk of being locked out of your money, but you could be missing out on free cash and higher interest elsewhere.

This week on the po...

Deals of the week 12th September 2019 from 2019-09-12T05:30

Andy's back with savings on iPhones, The Handmaid's Tale sequel, free Amazon credit and more.

The big news this week was the unveiling of some very expensive new iPhones. We also had th...

#90 How we shop from 2019-09-09T05:30

This week's episode is a little different, as Andy is joined around a table with fellow money bloggers to chew the fat on how we shop.

It's a universal topic - we all spend money - but we...

Deals of the Week 5th September 2019 from 2019-09-05T12:12:41

This week Andy has news of:

• A big Tesco promotion for Clubcard members
• How to get £5 vouchers at M&S and H&M
• A new £150 bank switching bonus
• Massive disco...
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#89 Second-hand September from 2019-09-02T06:00

This month the charity Oxfam is encouraging us to stop buying new clothes and just shop second-hand in September.

The reason? Well there are a few, but the environmental impact of fast fa...

Deals of the Week 29th August 2019 from 2019-08-29T10:19:56

The best deals you can get right now – get them before they go!

This week find out how to:

• Get an Amazon Echo for £55
• How students can save at App...
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Deals of the week 22nd August 2019 from 2019-08-22T10:53

This week Andy Webb brings you seven hot money saving offers and deals from the last seven days. This week find out how to:

- See a film for "free" this weekend
- Get five Odeon tic...

#88 Digital banks from 2019-08-19T07:40:22

Monzo, Starling, Revolut and others are part of a new raft of digital banks you can only open and manage from your smartphone. They’re becoming increasingly popular, often with a cult-like follo...

Deals of the week 15th August 2019 from 2019-08-14T18:00:23

Andy Webb brings you five hot deals from the last seven days. This week find out how to

• Watch Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood AND three other movies this month for...
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#87 What an overdraft really costs you from 2019-08-12T09:04:05

Andy is joined by Sara Williams from the Debt Camel blog to discuss why an overdraft could be costing you more than you expect, and how changes on the way to simplify charges could be good or ba...

Deals of the week 8th August 2019 from 2019-08-08T08:17:34

Andy Webb has been hunting for more special offers and deals to save you cash. This week:

• Save at the cinema every day of the week with a Tastecard
• Free bike hire in London...
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#86 Spend less on the new football season from 2019-08-05T06:00

The 2019/20 football season has begun! But being a fan isn't cheap. In this episode money-saving geek Andy Webb has had a look at how you can cut the price you pay to watch football on Sky, BT a...

Deals of the week August 1st 2019 from 2019-08-01T06:00

Andy is always searching for the best money-saving deals and offers, and in this weekly bonus episode, he shares some of the key ones from the last seven days.

This week Andy has info on:...

#85 Holiday money from 2019-07-29T05:30

If you're going away this summer Andy shares what you need to do to get the best exchange rate possible. From which credit and debits cards are good to use through to how to get the most foreign...

Deals of the week July 24th 2019 from 2019-07-24T09:30

Andy Webb shares the top offers and deals you need to grab before they are gone, including

• £1.25 movie rentals and £2.50 purchases, including Captain Marvel
• £10 free beer c...
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#84 Your last chance for PPI refunds from 2019-07-22T11:47:26

Andy is joined by Naomi Willis from Skint Dad to talk about the impending PPI refund deadline.

There are just weeks left before the window to claim for a PPI refund is firmed closed - a...

Deals of the week July 18th 2019 from 2019-07-18T10:47:03

This week's bonus episode of the latest deals and offers Andy has spotted this week includes:

• £18 Alton Towers tickets
• Free ice cream
• Amazon Pantry sale
• F...
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Deals of the week July 11th 2019 from 2019-07-11T10:37:54

The hottest money saving offers and deals in the UK each week from money geek Andy Webb. This week Andy's spotted the following:

• £20 off Amazon Prime membership
• £10 off at ...
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Deals of the week July 3rd 2019 from 2019-07-03T16:35:12

This week Andy shares loads of freebies from ice cream to pints of the black stuff!

Tune in to find out how to get 

• £120 from Barclays
• £1.50 off any ice cream
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Deals of the week June 26th 2019 from 2019-06-26T14:30

Deal detective Andy Webb shares the hottest offers and sales from the last week - with many due to end this weekend. Listen in for more on

• 90p movie rentals including Lego Movie 2 Listen

Deals of the week June 20th 2019 from 2019-06-20T11:44:26

This week's hot deals from money geek Andy Webb include:

• Your last chance to get up to 5% interest on savings app Chip
• How to get six free cinema tickets
• A big sav...
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Deals of the week June 13th 2019 from 2019-06-13T15:40:14

In this week's bonus episode, Andy shares 5 top deals including:

• How to get two Legoland tickets for £23
• Where to get a third off an Apple Macbook
• Why it's a good ...
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Deals of the week 6th June 2019 from 2019-06-06T15:55:59

This week Andy shares five hot deals that'll save you a packet, including:

• How to save 4% on Netflix subscriptions every time
• Get £20 + off at Very
• Kids go free at...
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Deals of the week 29th May 2019 from 2019-05-29T17:55:58

More quick fire offers and savings for this week from Andy Webb including:

• How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham in the Champions League Final on BT Sport for free
• Ticketmast...
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Deals of the week 22nd May 2019 from 2019-05-22T18:53:35

This week's hottest offers as found by money geek Andy Webb include:

• £175 switching bonus from HSBC
• Free cinema tickets with packs of sweets and chocs
• £38 bargain ...
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Deals of the Week 16th May 2019 from 2019-05-16T16:30:04

This week's quickfire deals include:

• An Odeon ticket and £10 movie rental credit for under £6
• A bargain £255 Samsung TV
• Flight flash sale on routes to Rio, Buenos ...
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Deals of the Week 9th May 2019 from 2019-05-09T17:02:30

The deals you don't want to miss, including 

• £15.98 Echo Dot speaker trick from Amazon
• £50 discount for Amazon Business accounts
• Big discounts on festival...
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#83 Save money at the cinema from 2019-04-14T16:45:52

This week I'm talking about going to the cinema.

I love watching films on the big screen but it doesn't always come cheap. Still, I manage to pay around £6 or less each time I go, and y...

Deals of the week 11th April 2019 from 2019-04-11T10:41:27

This week's deals include:

• How to get paid to watch the new series of Game of Thrones
• Smart home bargains in the Amazon spring sale (and how to check the price is a good on...
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#82 Happy New Financial Year from 2019-04-07T13:02:21

It's the start of a new tax year and with it are a fair few changes to your finances. Here's a quick run through of the major things you need to know.

I've put some bullets below of the...

Deals of the week 4th April 2019 from 2019-04-04T15:54:17

The latest bitesize podcast with five top deals you need to grab before they are gone.

This week:

• A cinema ticket a week for £9.99 a month with Mubi
• £5 or £10 Amazon...
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#81 Do you need an ISA? from 2019-04-01T12:45:49

As we approach the end of the financial year and the start of the new one, banks and building societies are pushing ISAs hard. Newspapers are full of adverts encouraging you to max your allowanc...

Deals of the week 28th March 2019 from 2019-03-28T16:35:16

Another mini-episode of the podcast with some hot deals that'll be gone before you know it. This week's featured deals:

• £10 back at Boots 
• Free chocolates after £3 cashback...
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#80 Should you pay the TV Licence fee? from 2019-03-23T19:12:07

Does paying to watch normal TV represent good value for money? And if not, do you have to pay the Licence Fee?

Over the next few weeks, quite a few bills are going up. One - from the 1s...

Deals of the week 21st March 2019 from 2019-03-21T16:39:02

A new extra minipod with the best offers and deals you can get right now. This week:

1. How you can get a Google Home Mini smart speaker for free, £5 or £15
2. A half-price sale ...
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#79 My 14 current accounts from 2019-03-15T10:00:56

Are you still with the same bank you joined when you first got an account? Chances are that's the case, or perhaps you've switched once, maybe twice. If so, you're losing out.

There's n...

#78 Your Money MOT from 2019-03-06T18:09:13

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 mon...

#77 Should you be stockpiling food? from 2019-02-28T15:28:44

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, partic...

#76 Your refund rights if you change your mind from 2018-12-05T12:50:25

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 enou...

#75 How to win at Black Friday from 2018-11-20T18:36:29

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 -...

#74 Are luxury advent calendars a rip off? from 2018-11-12T08:24:11

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...

#73 The energy price cap explained from 2018-11-06T18:05:03

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 ca...

#72 Pay less for your broadband from 2018-10-23T13:14:51

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 standar...

#71 Where to put your savings from 2018-10-17T10:44:40

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 wheth...

#70 Mental health&money with guest Charlotte Burns from 2018-10-10T10:41:30

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...

#69 Your Christmas money checklist from 2018-10-02T17:18:03

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...

#68 Death of the high street: What next for John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser? from 2018-09-18T09:59:01

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 week...

#67 How to save hundreds on your mobile phone bill from 2018-09-04T14:09:45

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 proba...

Ep66 The interest rate rise and your savings from 2018-08-22T15:19:49

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...

Ep65 Smart meters, smart tech and Prime Day review from 2018-07-23T15:19:28

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...

Ep64 How to pay on holiday from 2018-07-09T12:04:14

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

Ep63 Fast Fashion from 2018-06-27T10:02:43

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...

Ep62 My holiday prep checklist from 2018-06-18T16:50:34

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 i...

Ep61 What's wrong with the high street? from 2018-05-31T10:42:18

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 l...

Ep60 - Wedding savings for guests and couples from 2018-05-16T11:18:41

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://b...

Ep59 - Ask Andy inc old clothes for vouchers, credit cards and GDPR from 2018-04-25T15:40:07

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 thank...

Ep58 How I get the best value on tech and appliances from 2018-04-18T18:11:49

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 ho...

Ep57 The companies keeping your money from 2018-04-11T20:26:55

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 Travel...

Ep56 The new financial year from 2018-04-05T10:11:39

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 th...

Ep55 Couponing w/ guest Jordon Cox from 2018-03-28T10:50:59

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...

Ep54 The big chocolate rip-off from 2018-03-21T13:38:33

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 f...

Ep53 Ask Andy: Childcare Vouchers, LISAs and bank switching from 2018-03-07T16:47:23

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 f...

Ep52 Best ways to save at the cinema from 2018-03-01T12:08:52

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 stud...

Ep51: Are you paying too much for your Council Tax? from 2018-02-20T09:32:06

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...

Ep50: Battle of the supermarkets from 2018-02-13T13:37:43

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 th...

Ep49 Ask Andy inc what to do with unused credit cards, plus Monzo, Nectar&O2 Priority from 2018-02-07T12:48:35

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...

Ep48 Escape the 9-5 rat race w/ guest Ravi Rajani from 2018-01-30T18:14:17

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 bo...

Ep47 Are you getting the most from your bank account? from 2018-01-24T13:50:20

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...

Ep46 Sticking to money resolutions and goals w/ guests Faith Archer and Jane Wallace from 2018-01-17T15:43:39

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 ...

Ep45 Beat debt and take back control from 2018-01-09T19:31:29

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 ba...

Ep44 How you can be clever with your cash in 2018 from 2018-01-03T22:49:41

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 cha...

Ep43 Do you really save money in the sales? from 2017-12-20T15:09:12

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 ho...

Ep42 The energy comparison con from 2017-12-12T15:01:09

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 ...

Ep41 Christmas gifts w/ guest Emma Drew, Katy Stevens and Nikki Ramskill from 2017-12-06T11:34:26

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 regif...

Ep40 Your shopping consumer rights with "Complaining Cow" Helen Dewdney from 2017-11-28T16:38:43

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 bac...

Ep39 The 2017 Autumn Budget and Black Friday from 2017-11-22T21:12:24

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 ...

Ep38 Ask Andy: Lifetime ISAs, spending Nectar points&free magazines from 2017-11-15T17:14:36

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 o...

Ep37 #FoodbankAdvent, Interest rate rise, iPhone X&more from 2017-11-07T16:01:39

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 of...

Ep 36 w/ guest Emma Drew: three money making side hustles from 2017-10-12T17:10:57

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 Bl...

Ep 35 Ask Andy: cancelling Tastecard, bank cashback offers and getting a Monzo card from 2017-10-04T18:00:57

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...

Ep 34 w/ guest Charlotte Burns: Uber, shrinkflation and big charity cheques from 2017-09-27T11:54:57

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 ac...

Ep33 - avoiding phone scams from 2017-09-12T15:37:56

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 m...

Ep32 w/ guest Olly Cator: cheap petrol, ISA alternatives and school costs from 2017-09-03T20:10:04

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 s...

31 Ask Andy - Car hire, NOW TV, iPhone upgrades from 2017-08-25T11:02:03

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...

Ep 30 Beat the Ticket Touts from 2017-08-07T20:37:50

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...

Ep 29 w/ guest Katy Stevens: State Pension age, beat Virgin&British Gas hikes and allotments! from 2017-08-02T12:18:10

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 Insuranc...

Ep28: The holiday essentials you can't afford to forget from 2017-07-25T16:17:38

In this week's episode, Andy takes you through some holiday essentials you might be leaving to the last minute - and how doing so could be costing you. Tune in to hear how to get the best value tra...

Ep27 Ethical money special w/ guest Becky O'Connor from 2017-07-19T13:04:27

Andy is joined by Good With Money's Becky O'Connor to chat about ethical money. We chat about ethical spending on food, toys and clothes, then cover the banks, savings and investments to consider i...

Ep26 w/ guest David Taylor: Facebook bargains, Amazon Prime Day review&Game of Thrones savings from 2017-07-12T17:08:59

My guest this week is David Jack Taylor from the blog Thinking Thrifty, which picked up Best New Blog at last year's SHOMO awards. We talk about finding bargains on Facebook, discuss whether Amazon...

Ep25 w/ guest Moira O'Neill: Women&money, first-time investing&teaching kids personal finance from 2017-07-05T13:30:56

Andy's guest this week is Moneywise editor Moira O'Neill - the first time we've had a guest come back (not because they don't want to, of course, it's just the first time we've asked!). We've discu...

ep24 w/ guest Hollie Gregersen: Sharing economy, getting fit for free&bad Direct Debits from 2017-06-28T13:19:52

Andy's guest this week is Hollie Gregersen from Thriftymum.com. As ever we tackle three topics which we've recently covered on our respective blogs, as well as a little chat about what's happened w...

Ep23 w/ guest Sara Williams - Helping friends in debt, "Breathing Spaces"&payday loan refunds from 2017-06-21T06:44:28

A debt special this week as Andy is joined by Sara Williams from Debt Camel. We talk about signs of debt, why we need breathing spaces for debts and how to complain if you've ever had a payday loan.

Ep22 w/guest Francesca Mason: Holiday savings goals, festivals and wombling from 2017-06-14T10:38:46

This week Andy has been joined by Francesca Mason who blogs at From Pennies to Pounds. They chat about ways to save up for a holiday (and how to keep motivated), the tricks to cut what you pay for ...

Ep 21 w/ guest Adam Piplica from 2017-06-06T19:03:59

I was speaking at an event this week for personal finance bloggers so I used the chance to grab one of the attendees for this week's podcast. Adam Piplica runs the blog Magical Penny, and we had a ...

Ep20 w/guest Bola Sol inc chat about savings, Chip, travel money, Monzo, friends and Paym from 2017-05-31T16:54:10

Andy is joined by Bola Sol to discuss why people don't save - and how Chip could help them start, the best ways to pay by card when on holiday, the app bank Monzo and how friends can affect your fi...

Ep19 w/ guest Helen Knapman: Green energy, TV packages, leaseholds&wedding guest costs from 2017-05-24T13:14:37

This week Andy has been joined by Moneywise deputy editor Helen Knapman to discuss if green energy is as expensive as you'd think, how you can cut how much you spend on TV channels, the issues with...

Ep18 at the 2017 Headlinemoney awards from 2017-05-17T10:05:08

Andy spoke to guests at the 2017 Headlinemoney awards ceremony including Laura Whitcombe, Lotty Burns, Damien Fahy, Faith Archer, Rita Lobo, Lynn James and Bronni Hughes. You'll also be able to fin...

Ep17 Money and Mental Health special w/ guest Helen Undy from 2017-05-09T17:25:19

As part of Mental Health Awareness week, this week's Cash Chats podcast is a little different. Rather than chat about different things myself and my guest have written, we’re going to focus on one ...

Ep16 w/ guest Hannah Brice: Fashion, bank switching and summer finances from 2017-04-29T19:25:33

This week Andy has been joined by Hannah Brice from Feast Style Thrive. They share their tips to save money on clothes, discuss why you should be switching bank, and look ahead to expenses and savi...

Ep15 w/ guest Emma Bradley: Peer pressure spending, sharing to save and being fabulously frugal from 2017-04-26T10:38:32

Andy and Emma share the ways they've been frugal this week, how they share services and subscriptions to save money and when peer pressure can force them to spend more.

Ep 14 w/ guest Tom Church: Finding the best deals. bank closures&happy spending from 2017-04-19T16:57:45

This week I've been joined by fellow deal hunting addict Tom Church. Tom and I shared the top ways we find deals, what you can do if your bank is closing, and why spending money to make you happy i...

Ep13 w/ Mouthy Money's Amy&Michael: Mortages with mates, weddings&buying best value booze from 2017-04-12T11:21:53

Michael Taggart and Amy Rowe from Mouthy Money join me to discuss subprime mortgages and the perils of buying a house with mates, keeping to budget for a wedding, and how we find the best value for...

Ep 12 w/ guest Di Coke: Competitions, misleading adverts and what to do with an unexpected £100 from 2017-04-05T16:14:44

A really fun episode this week as I'm joined by the "Super Lucky" Di Coke to talk competitions, misleading adverts and what we'd do with an extra £100 pounds. Plus, why we might go vigilante. All t...

Ep11 w/ guest Georgie Frost: Cost of disability, save money when watching sport, money lessons from 2017-03-29T12:13:23

Join me and Share Radio's Georgie Frost to talk the cost of disability, ways to save when watching sport and the money lessons we’re still learning. More and links here https://becleverwithyourcash...

Ep10 w/ guest Faith Archer: Getting something for nothing, buying clothes abroad and money lessons from 2017-03-22T12:30:31

Andy and guest Faith Archer talk about the 10 money lessons she's giving her daughter (including saying no to Prince Charming), the banks and supermarkets who give you something for nothing, and wh...

Ep09 w/ guest Carl Lincoln: Cut mobile phone costs, get refunds and how budgeting can bring freedom from 2017-03-15T13:00:07

Andy Webb is joined by Carl Lincoln from Wiser Wealthier to discuss how you can save money a new mobile phone and contract, the way budgeting can bring financial freedom and friustrations with gett...

Ep08 w/ Lynn James: Decluttering, small print frustrations and financial independence from 2017-03-09T12:53:31

Andy and guest Lynn James (Aka Mrs Mummy Penny)discuss making cash from decluttering your home, the danger of ignoring small print and how women can ensure their financial independence. Notes https...

Ep07 w/ Moira O'Neill: Savings, fun ways to teach kids about money,&spring cleaning your finances from 2017-03-01T00:00

Andy and Moneywise editor Moira O'Neill discuss fun ways to teach kids about money, whether you can max your savings through current accounts or investments, and tricks to spring clean your finances.

Ep06 w/ Deepak Tailor: Freebies, broadband and ways to be clever with your cash from 2017-02-22T11:29:01

Andy and guest Deepak Tailor from Latest Free Stuff Listen

Ep05 w/ Emma Drew: eBay reselling, refer-a-friend schemes and avoiding scams from 2017-02-15T12:30:35

Andy is joined by Emma Drew from Emma Drew.info to discuss ways to make money, including eBay reselling and refer-a-friend schemes. Emma also shares how her dad was scammed, and ways people can avo...

Ep04 w/ Jordon Cox from MSE: Supermarket coupons, cheap cinema tricks&travel savings from 2017-02-08T12:28:04

Andy is joined by Jordon Cox, aka the Coupon Kid, from Money Saving Expert. They talk about how it can cost less to fly from Sheffield to Essex via Berlin rather than catch the train, cheap cinema ...

Ep 03 w/ Jane Taylor: Cut driving costs, get a student discount&loyalty card frustrations. from 2017-02-01T13:32:31

Andy talks to Jane Taylor from the blog Maflingo about cutting the cost of driving, how anyone can get a student discount and their frustrations with loyalty cards.

Ep02 w/ guest Kalpana Fitzpatrick from 2017-01-25T16:23:07

In episode two, Andy talks to Kalpana Fitzpatrick from the blog Mummy Money Matters. They discuss when to teach kids about money, the mistakes people make when switching energy and tips for plannin...

Ep01 w/ guest Charlotte Burns from 2017-01-18T17:00

In the first Cash Chats podcast, Andy Webb talks to Charlotte Burns about first time buying, the times you should pay more and a trick to get O2 freebies.