Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

Andy Webb

Cash Chats is one of the top money and personal finance podcasts in the UK.

Hosted by award-winning broadcaster Andy Webb, founder of BeCleverWithYourCash.com and deputy editor Amelia Murray, the show will help you save, make and manage money here.

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Today · 30 min
530 | The story of Wonga & the rise and fall of payday loans
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are talking about the rise and fall of Wonga and the payday loan revolution. Wonga and their counterparts arrived with a bang and set about disrupting the loan game with quick, easy short term loans and lets not forget the sliders! However, things didn't take long to unravel and soon the empire came crashing down. But what exactly went wrong? This weeks episode is sponsored by Charles Stanley For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
August 3 · 26 min
529 | The little-known savings and borrowing option challenging the high street
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are talking about Credit Unions. With hundreds of millions of people being members of Credit Unions around the world, why are they not more widely used in England? We'll explain what they are, how they work and why they could provide you with an useful alternative to a high street bank. This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
July 27 · 27 min
528 | Millions of working Brits have no savings: The best ways to build them fast
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are talking about emergency funds. Recent research has noted, 1 in 4 UK employees don't have a financial buffer should something bad happen. So, what is an emergency fund? Why is it important and how do you build one up if you have yet to start? This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
July 20 · 28 min
527 | The 30 year old reason rents keep rising
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are talking about the cost of renting hitting an all time high. But could something that happened 30 years ago really be the root cause? Find out in this weeks episode of Cash Chats. This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
July 13 · 29 min
526 | How to make a budget, then stick to it
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews chat all things household budgets. The options out there, which works best, how to write one up and most importantly, how to stick to it! This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
July 6 · 23 min
525 | The 4 ways money can definitely buy you happiness
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are talking about happiness, specifically if money can make you happy! Research suggests there are 4 ways cash can put a smile on your face, it's up to you if you agree This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
June 29 · 27 min
524 | Death of the Lifetime ISA - where the free Government cash is going next
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews are chatting about the replacement for the Lifetime ISA, the recently announced First Time Buyer ISA. This weeks episode is sponsered by Charles Stanley & Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
June 22 · 29 min
523 | Why gold keeps rising - and the best ways to buy it
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews talk about gold! As the price of gold reached a high of over £4,000 an ounce in March this year, we look at why we've seen this spike in the price, where all the gold is and how you can buy some. This weeks episode is sponsered by the investing platform Wealthify For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
June 15 · 29 min
522 | How to beat the "most hated tax" in the UK
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews talk about inheritance tax and how from April 2027, the pension and death benefits will become part of the deceased's estate. We'll look at how many this will affect, why it's happening and what you can do to beat it - even if you're not a millionaire! For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
June 8 · 29 min
521 | Millions pile savings into ISAs - why they're entirely right
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews talk about the £12 billon that savers moved in to Cash ISAs in April. Where has that money come from, why the shift in saving habits and where you can get the best ISA rate. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
June 1 · 27 min
520 | The reality behind the energy price cap rise and how to beat it
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and Editor of BeCleverWithYourCash.com James Andrews talk about the recent hike to the energy price cap. They cover why we have a cap, what influences it and how to save on your energy bills. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
May 25 · 32 min
519 | Why 15 million of us are undersaving for retirement & what you can do if you're one of them
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews talk about how 15 million working people in the UK are undersaving for their retirement. We hear how and why we got to this point and what we can all do to make sure our pension pot is in as good a shape as possible. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
May 18 · 27 min
518 | As cash use collapses we look at when shops are allowed to reject notes and coins
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews talk about the declining use of cash, what we spend it on and when currency gets complicated. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
May 11 · 34 min
517 | Premium Bonds; how a "squalid raffle" became a nations favourite way to save
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews get chatty about Premium Bonds! We look at how they began, what happens to your money and how they became the nations favourite way to save. James also explains how they compare to savings rates and also if you'd stand a better chance becoming a millionaire playing the lotto. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
May 4 · 20 min
516 | Why interest rates really change - and what you can do to protect yourself
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews delve into the UK Base Rate. Despite the announcement interest rates will hold at 3.75%, there are still rumblings that a rise may be on the way. In this episode we talk about why interest rates change, and what you can do to protect yourself, and your money. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
April 27 · 23 min
515 | How Klarna makes money offering 0% loans
This week on Cash Chats, host Steve Alderton and money expert James Andrews chat about Blenheim Palace offering Klarna as an option to spread your payments for tickets over £100. Klarna can be a great way to purchase larger or expensive items at 0% interest - but how do they make their money? For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
April 20 · 22 min
514 | Council tax rules changed after 30 years - what's still broken
This week on Cash Chats, new hosts Steve Alderton and James Andrews will be chatting about the changes to council tax payment rules. While the changes are very welcome, Steve and James also discuss if they go far enough and what remains broken. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
April 16 · 28 min
513 | The car finance scandal: what went wrong and why
This week on Cash Chats, new hosts Steve Alderton and James Andrews will be chatting about the car finance scandal. With over 12 million people affected and lots of money owed, Steve and James go through what exactly happened and why it was allowed to go on for so long. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
April 9 · 28 min
512 | When to save and when to invest
This week on Cash Chats, new hosts Steve Alderton and James Andrews will be chatting Saving Vs Investing. While investing is grabbing the headlines at the moment, it's also easier to invest than ever. James talks us through when it's best to play safe with savings and when investing is the better option. For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats 00:00 Intro 01:34 Saving vs Investing ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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
April 2 · 43 min
511 | And it's goodbye from me! Andy talks tax bands and your annual ISA allowance
In Andy's final episode as host, he's talking about the latest stories that are important to you and your money. Including: Tax band: where you fit in and how much you should be paying Your ISA Allowance for 2026/2027 For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats 00:00 Intro 00:59 A fond farewell for now 06:21 Tax bands 28:25 ISA allowance 2026/27 ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is the award-winning podcast brought to you by the team of money geeks at Be Clever With Your Cash, sharing the latest updates from the world of personal finance and helping you to navigate the everyday money challenges we all face. Show notes can be found at becleverwithyourcash.com/podcast. BE CLEVER WITH YOUR CASH ON SOCIAL twitter.com/BeCleverCash instagram.com/becleverwithyourcash youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash GET OUR 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