Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

Here's your quick monthly roundup of the best credit card promotions and savings including 0% balance transfers, 0% purchases, 0% money transfers, cashback, travel and credit building. Plus news of an increased bonus from Amex for new customers of its Gold credit card and a change for anyone with a Nationwide Classic or Gold credit card. Don't forget to join the Cash Chats community on Facebook. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING My best credit card offers and promotions article on the blog https://becleverwithyourcash.com/the-best-bank-switching-cashback-interest-offers/ ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

As England goes back into a stricter lockdown for at least a month a raft of emergency financial measures such as furlough and payment holidays have been extended. Here's what you need to know about the schemes and who is eligible. Plus my thoughts about your spending in this period, especially in the run up to Christmas. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

Here's my monthly update on the best current accounts in the UK. First up I talk about news HSBC could start charging fees for all its bank accounts, as well as details of two new £100+ bank switching offers. Plus as usual, I'll take you through the best offers and rewards if you're thinking of changing bank. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING My updated article with the best bank accounts https://becleverwithyourcash.com/the-best-bank-switching-cashback-interest-offers/ ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Watch out too for regular bonus episodes looking at the best bank, savings and credit card accounts. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

More than 4 million mortgage, credit card and loan payments have been deferred since the pandemic began, and though most have started repaying what they owe, there are still hundreds of thousands of people who could find things even harder after 31st October. In this episode, I'm joined by Sara Williams from the Debt Camel blog to talk through what you need to be doing if you've had a payment holiday, and what to do when your's ends. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING Car finance after a payment break Mortgages after a payment break Priority debts explained Sara's recommended places for debt help Episode 87 of Cash Chats on overdrafts ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

With another new account from Monzo (this one at £15 a month) and Chip introducing a £1.50 monthly fee, is this a sign that we'll have to pay for fintech apps that help us manage our money and save. I've taken a look at Monzo Premium, Monzo Plus, Chip and Curve, and asked whether you need to pay for them. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING Monzo Premium review https://becleverwithyourcash.com/monzo-premium-review/ Monzo Plus review https://becleverwithyourcash.com/monzo-plus-review/ Curve review https://becleverwithyourcash.com/curve-card-and-app-review/ Chip review https://becleverwithyourcash.com/chip-savings-app-review/ This week's deals https://becleverwithyourcash.com/category/vouchers-deals/ ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash instagram.com/clevercashdeals GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

Here's my monthly update on the changes in UK savings in October 2020 and the accounts with the highest interest right now. Plus, I look at whether negative interest rates could be on the way and what that could mean for your savings. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING My updated article with the best savings accounts https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cash-savings-beat-inflation/ ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

With everyone being at home more in 2020 and probably 2021 we're using a lot more energy - and our bills will increase as a result. So it's vital to make sure we're taking the easy steps to bring down the cost of electricity, gas and water. In this episode I'll take you through why not all comparison sites are equal, whether you should bother with auto-switching sites and when a water meter can and can't save money. Don't forget to join the Cash Chats community on Facebook. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING My guide to cutting your energy bills My guide to the pros and cons of smaller energy companies My guide to automatic energy switching services Cheap Energy Club – my pick of the comparison sites Why the energy cap probably won't save you money Is a smart meter worth it? My guide to water meters and whether they'll save you money Deals of the week ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

Here's your quick roundup of the best credit card promotions and savings including 0% balance transfers, 0% purchases, 0% money transfers, cashback, travel and credit building. Don't forget to join the Cash Chats community on Facebook. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING My best credit card offers and promotions article on the blog https://becleverwithyourcash.com/the-best-bank-switching-cashback-interest-offers/ ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

This week I'm joined by Timi Merriman-Johnson (aka Mr Money Jar) to talk about the special offers that make us think we're saving money but are really making us worse off. Plus how to make sure you're getting a decent price ahead of Amazon's Prime Day and the Black Friday sales. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING > Timi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrmoneyjar/ > How to compare prices and price history https://becleverwithyourcash.com/how-to-search-price-history-and-know-if-youre-getting-a-good-deal/ > Green Homes Grants explained https://becleverwithyourcash.com/green-homes-grant-how-to-get-one/ > Deals of the week ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence

Here's your October update on the best current accounts for you and your money. Changes this month impact anyone with a TSB Classic Plus, Club Lloyds, Bos Vantage or Santander 123 account. Plus a look at a new account from TSB which offers the chance to get £80 in cashback. Don't forget to join the Cash Chats community on Facebook. * Please do leave a review and rating if this saves you money. * FURTHER READING ARTICLE: All the latest offers, as referenced in this article https://becleverwithyourcash.com/the-best-bank-switching-cashback-interest-offers/ VIDEO: How cashback works https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNdUo_ZhH9Q&t ARTICLE: Santander 123 vs Santander 123 Lite https://becleverwithyourcash.com/best-cashback-current-account/ VIDEO: How to get £375 free money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qsJSFffVxY&t VIDEO: The new overdraft charges https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj8RNZ3CuXw&t ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2020 the podcast has been featured as one of the top finance podcasts by Apple, Good Housekeeping and the Independent. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. On each Cash Chats episode you can hear Andy share ways to get the most from your money. He's often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then at the end of each week stay tuned for a bonus "deals of the week" rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email Andy@Becleverwithyourcash.com ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/ MUSIC The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence