Us British people stereotypically like to keep quiet if things go wrong - but this isn't the right thing to do.

Complaining to brands should be more common, as we all are protected under to consumer rights act to get what we pay for.

Complaining can result in free items, a total refund or even compensation - so it could pay off in spades.

On today's episodes, I have Helen Dewdney (The Complaining Cow) to walk us through her top tips for complaining to brands.

Links:

Pouch (Sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Helen's Website: https://www.thecomplainingcow.co.uk/

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Helen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComplainingCow

Helen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheComplainingCow

Helen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HelenDewdney

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It's something most of us start the day with... but buying takeaway coffee or tea can really add up to a lot of money.

Luckily, there are an abundance of ways to pick up some free cups of your favourite hot drink.

Costa, Pret, Caffe Nero, McDonald's, Ikea and more - all have offers to get a free drink.

In this short episode - find out how to claim them all.

Links:

Pouch (Sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Free Coffee Blog: https://jordoncox.com/free-coffee/

My guest on today's episode is Jonny Plein. He's the founder of a company called Pouch, which shows and tests voucher codes online to save you £100s at the checkout page.

Learn about how Pouch works, his time on Dragon's Den and about how the voucher code market has been during lockdown.

Links:

Pouch: http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

M&S beauty box: fave.co/3hYBtem

Supermarkets are places that you have to visit - but ultimately, supermarkets are businesses, and want to make as much profit as possible.

There are different tricks and tips you can use to avoid being ripped off and save yourself money on your weekly food bill that perhaps you weren't expecting.

In this episode, learn the ways that you can cut back - that once learnt, can dramatically change your finances.

Links you need:

Pouch (Sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

10 Tips in full: https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/food/14061663/thrifty-shopper-supermarket-hacks-save-shop-ignoring-multi-packs/

Krispy Kreme Store Finder: https://www.krispykreme.co.uk/find-store

In this slightly different episode of the Secrets To Saving Money podcast, why not see how much you know about all things money?

This podcast quiz has 20 questions. I read one out and give you 10 seconds to think of an answer. Will you get them right?

Topics include coins, notes, your own consumer rights and minimum ages.

Test your knowledge - and see how well you do!

Links:

Pouch (sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

Quiz in writing: https://jordoncox.com/money-quiz-questions-uk/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jordon.cox.71

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jordon_Cox

Eating out at restaurants is a nice social event, but it can end up costing a fortune.

If you're with a family of four, each having two courses - the average of £10 for a main and £5 for desert can seriously add up.

Luckily, I have some tips to save you some money when tucking into your favourite restaurant food.

Tips include 2for1 food for a whole year, £12 for a 3 course meal + wine and what to keep your eyes out for.

Links:

Pouch (sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Merkat Meals: https://jordoncox.com/how-to-get-meerkat-movies-meerkat-meals-for-1/

Prezzo deal: https://www.buyagift.co.uk/experience-boxes/food-and-drink/smartbox-by-buyagift/taste-of-italy-experience-box-br-10781664.aspx

H&M Free Suit Rental: https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/men/shop-by-feature/3022-one-second-suit.html

You can earn money in a lot of ways nowadays... even doing something as simple as a Google search.

I can confirm, you won't become a millionaire from doing this, but you can expect to earn between £5-10 a month - which can add up over time.

These tips will help in different ways by earning money through clicking on Google results, viewing adverts and searching through Bing.

Also - stick around for the deal of the week if you like mac & cheese...

Links:

Pouch (Sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Get Paid To Search The Web: https://jordoncox.com/get-paid-to-search-the-web/

Free food holds a special place in my heart - it's two of my favourite words... so it's magical when they're used together.

There are several ways to get some, from downloading apps on your phone - to signing up to newsletters.

Up for grabs theres tacos, chicken, hot drinks, Pringles and much much more!

At the end of the podcast - stick around for a deal on Whiskey.

Pouch (sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Free Food Via Apps: https://jordoncox.com/free-food-from-apps-uk/

Taco Bell referral code: JORDX14409

Shopmium referral code: YU8i9F

Have you ever scrolled through Facebook Marketplace, eBay or Shpock and seen something being sold for dirt cheap?

Those items are out there, underpriced and ready to be snapped up. And if you get there first, you can resell it for its actual value to turn a small profit.

I know several people who have turned to reselling full time, and people who do it alongside their normal jobs, and it can make you £100s or £1,000s if you do it correctly.

I've been reselling video game bundles, and recently made an £80 profit on one I picked up from Facebook.

In this episode, learn the tips of where to look, how to find bargains, and the best places to sell.

Links from the episode:

Pouch (Sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Reselling guide: https://jordoncox.com/reselling-guide-how-to-flip-video-game-bundles-for-a-profit/

LED Energy Saving Bulbs: https://jordoncox.com/energy-saving-led-bulbs-are-they-worth-it/

The days of bringing printed coupons everywhere are gone - and now the best ways to save money is on your phone.

Some of these apps are so easy, that once you've set them up, you can forget about them while they save money for you.

Listen to find out what they are and how each of them works. There's bound to be at least one you've never heard of.

Also - stick around for the deal of the week for some free music.

Pouch (sponsor): http://joinpouch.com/i/jordon

My website: https://jordoncox.com/

Lidl Plus: https://jordoncox.com/lidl-plus-app/

Shopmium: https://jordoncox.com/shopmium/

Too Good To Go: https://jordoncox.com/too-good-to-go-app/

Petrol Prices: https://jordoncox.com/cheapest-fuel-near-me/

Airtime Rewards: https://jordoncox.com/airtime-rewards/

TopCashback: https://jordoncox.com/topcashback-uk-guide/

Olio: https://jordoncox.com/olio-app/

Idealo: https://www.idealo.co.uk/

Zip Zero: https://zipzero.com/

Free Prints App: https://www.freeprintsapp.co.uk/

Free Spotify 3 months: https://www.spotify.com/uk/promo/ctangana/

Free Apple Music 4 months: https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/apple-music-4-months-free-2