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 guidance.
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9 episodes · newest first
Ep. 7416 min
Warm Home Discount Scheme UK: Don't Miss Your £150 Electricity Rebate
This episode explores common mistakes and hidden costs associated with UK support scheme eligibility checkers. Learn why a single "no" isn't the final answer and how a 7-step audit can help you uncover thousands in unclaimed benefits and financial support.
uk support schemeseligibility checkersunclaimed benefitsEp. 6815 min
Premium Bonds vs UK Savings: Are You Losing Money to Inflation?
This episode compares Premium Bonds with other UK savings options, revealing common mistakes, hidden costs, and how to calculate your true after-tax returns. Learn why the advertised prize rate is misleading and discover better choices for your money.
premium bondssavings accountscash isasEp. 6616 min
Avoiding Common Pitfalls When Using the NI Gap State Pension Top-Up ROI Calculator
This episode unpacks common pitfalls when using the NI Gap State Pension Top-Up ROI Calculator. Learn how factors like tax, benefits, and your actual NI record can drastically alter your expected returns, and discover crucial steps to ensure your top-up investment pays off.
ni gap top-upstate pension roinational insurance recordEp. 5016 min
Avoiding Common Debt Payoff Mistakes: How to Use Avalanche vs Snowball Strategies Effectively
This episode explores the Avalanche and Snowball debt payoff strategies, detailing their differences, when each is most effective, and common mistakes to avoid. Learn how to choose the best method for your situation and practical habits to get debt-free.
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Ep. 4919 minUK Pension Carry Forward: Don't Waste Your £60,000 HMRC Allowance
This episode explains how to use the UK Pension Carry Forward Calculator to maximize retirement contributions for 2026/27. Learn how to utilize unused annual allowance from previous years, understand key rules like the MPAA and taper, and identify common pitfalls.
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Ep. 208 minUK Police Crime Data: Find a Safer Neighbourhood Free
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack uk police crime data using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. Free UK crime stats are public — but knowing how to read them matters. This guide shows how to use police data to pick a safer area to live. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
crime statisticsneighbourhood safetypolice dataEp. 178 min
Moving Cities UK: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid [2026 Guide]
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack moving cities uk using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. Relocating to a new UK city? Most people get it badly wrong. Avoid these 7 expensive mistakes before you pack a single box. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
moving citiesrelocationcost of livingEp. 138 min
Investment Growth Myths: 5 Costly Beliefs Debunked
In this episode of The Cost Saver Podcast, Angela and Asad unpack investment growth myths using UK data and real numbers — so you can decide what to actually do, not just what to think about. Most people carry dangerous misconceptions about how investments grow. Separate myth from fact and make smarter long-term financial decisions. Tap into the chapters, related tools, and companion article right on this page.
investingpersonal financelong-term returnsEp. 715 min
Are Your Financial Goals Achievable? Free Planner Tool
This episode explores how to make financial goals achievable, moving beyond hope to mathematical planning. Learn to assess your current financial standing, set SMART goals, and build a resilient financial plan using practical tools and strategies.
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