Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

Hosted by Andy Webb

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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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June 15, 2026Episode 52229 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, 2026Episode 52129 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, 2026Episode 52027 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, 2026Episode 51932 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, 2026Episode 51827 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, 2026Episode 51734 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, 2026Episode 51620 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, 2026Episode 51523 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, 2026Episode 51422 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, 2026Episode 51328 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