A bad present, either because it's not been thought through or it's just a lazy purchase, is one of the worst wastes of money as there's every chance it'll end up in the bin or just at the back of a cupboard unused. So in this episode, Andy shares why he hates Secret Santa and how you can make sure whatever gifts you buy actually to live up to the old adage that it's the thought that counts. He'll also look at whether regifting is ok. FURTHER READING Links to all this week's offers over on Be Clever With Your Cash Should you regift an unwanted present? Five alternative gifts where the thought really does count ABOUT CASH CHATS Cash Chats is presented by money blogger and broadcaster Andy Webb. In 2019 it was awarded Best Money Podcast at the SHOMOS - the UK Moneybloggers annual awards. Cash Chats episodes go live twice a week. At the start of the week Andy is often joined for friendly and accessible conversations by a friend from the UK Money Blogger community to cover topics as diverse as freebies and investments. Then on Thursday you can listen to a bonus "deals of the week" episode – a quick rundown of the hottest offers from the last seven days. Andy also runs the award-winning website Be Clever With Your Cash, presents Channel 5's Shop Smart Save Money and founded the community ukmoneybloggers.com. To contact Andy email [email protected] ANDY ON SOCIAL Andy's handle is @AndyCleverCash and you can follow him over at: twitter.com/AndyCleverCash instagram.com/andyclevercash GET ANDY'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER You'll also get a free Quidco bonus for signing up https://becleverwithyourcash.com/newsletter/

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