Cash Chats UK Money & Personal Finance podcast

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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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youtube.com/@becleverwithyourcash
 
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In the latest episode of the pod Andy's talking about the latest stories that are important to you and your money. Including: 
The best credit and debit cards for spending abroad
HBO Max is here: what's included and how to get the best price
Two boosted welcome offers from American Express
For links and further reading head to becleverwithyourcash.com/cashchats
00:00 Intro
01:19 Andy intros the new Cash Chats team
04:33 Best cards for abroad
17:06 HBO Max
29:49 Amex offers
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
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MUSIC
The music is Easter Island by Lonely Punk and provided on a creative commons licence