Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

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 https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats43/

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 hundreds of pounds. But with the vast majority of comparison sites I feel you're being misled, particularly if you're already a savvy consumer and have already fixed. There's a risk you might be tempted to switch too early - and pay more as a result. So in this episode I share how to make sure you get a REAL comparison to what you currently pay for energy. More over at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats42

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, including links to articles covering some of the topics we cover, can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats41

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 guest this week takes it to another level. Helen is more commonly known as the "Complaining Cow", and you may have seen her on TV sharing some of her tips to help you fight your corner when trying to get money back or compensation for poor service and dodgy goods. Listen in to find out some of Helen's tips for complaining, and we also discuss your rights to return for shopping in shops and online. For more links head over to https://becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats40

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 discounts will be this Friday. And I do get excited about them! Next I've gone through the 2017 Autumn Budget. So if you want to quickly digest the biggest policy announcements and how they'll affect you, then this exactly what you need. The big news was around changes to Stamp Duty. More over at https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcasts/

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/

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 https://becleverwithyourcash.com/podcasts/

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 money so listen in to learn about these simple side hustles. First we discuss mystery shopping, then online surveys, and finally eBay reselling - all activities which earn Emma a healthy bit of extra cash.

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.

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 show, particularly when she shares her clever money saving tricks!