The Cost Saver Podcast
Practical UK money-saving episodes on energy bills, broadband, transport, and household budgets — powered by official UK data, not clickbait. Short enough to listen on the school run, detailed enough to act on.
- Episodes released
- Every Weekday
- Typical episode length
- 10–20 min episodes
Asad and Angela are AI-generated co-hosts — openly disclosed, UK-focused, and always paired with a companion written article you can verify. For information only, not financial advice.
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📊 Budgeting & Planning
7 episodes · newest first
Ep. 818 minEmergency Fund Runway: How Long Would Your UK Savings Really Last?
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack emergency fund runway using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. A practical UK guide to working out how long your savings would really last if income stopped. Common mistakes, hidden costs, and smarter ways to build a stronger runway. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
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Ep. 7418 minDoes Working Extra Hours on Universal Credit Actually Pay? The Hidden Costs Explained
This episode explains the hidden costs and complexities of working extra hours on Universal Credit. Learn how the 55% taper, benefit cliffs, and other factors can reduce your take-home pay, and discover strategies to make extra work truly pay off.
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Ep. 4417 minWedding Budget Planner UK · Regional Cost Modeller: Common Mistakes, Hidden Costs, and Better Choices
This episode unpacks UK wedding budgeting, revealing regional cost differences, hidden fees, and common mistakes. Learn how to strategically plan your wedding to save thousands and avoid financial pitfalls, from supplier negotiation to long-term financial planning.
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Ep. 3712 minSubscription Management UK: How to Identify and Eliminate Duplicate Services in 2026
This episode helps UK listeners identify and eliminate duplicate and overlapping subscriptions. Learn how to audit your services, spot hidden costs, switch to family plans, and implement household strategies to save hundreds of pounds annually on unused or redundant services.
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Ep. 258 minDIY Investment Mistakes: 5 Errors Costing You Thousands
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack diy investment mistakes using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. Most DIY investors focus on stock picks while ignoring structural factors. Fix these 5 mistakes to add tens of thousands to your retirement pot. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
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Ep. 178 min5 UK Budget Planner Mistakes Costing You Hundreds [2026]
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack 5 uk budget planner mistakes costing you hundreds [2026] using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. A budget planner is only as good as its inputs. Avoid these 5 common mistakes UK households make — and keep more money each month. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
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Ep. 148 minHidden Costs of Commuting UK: £2,000+ Your Calculator Misses
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack hidden costs of commuting uk using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. Most commute calculators miss £2,000+ in time, food, stress and wear costs. See the real annual cost of your UK commute — you'll be surprised. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
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