Money Box Podcast
The latest news from the world of personal finance plus advice for those trying to make the most of their money.
Episodes to download
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Savings - are they drowning not waving?
Sat 22 Feb 2020
Savings rates sink, charged to keep your email address and tax changes for contractors.
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MBL: In-game purchases
Wed 19 Feb 2020
Unexpected bills from video games and apps? Louise Cooper finds out what your rights are.
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Bereavement Support Payment
Sat 15 Feb 2020
Should the unwed lose out on a benefit paid to married people?
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MBL: Getting the best broadband deals
Wed 12 Feb 2020
How do you get the best broadband deals? Louise Cooper finds out.
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Leap in Under 30s taken to court for debts
Sat 8 Feb 2020
Young adults taken to court for debts rises by 30%, the bankless town, and online dating
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MBL: Dream weddings on tight budgets
Wed 5 Feb 2020
How to afford a dream wedding on a tight budget? Charmaine Cozier and guests find out.
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Brexit and benefits
Sat 1 Feb 2020
What does Brexit mean if you receive UK benefits but live on the continent?
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MBL: Your rights when a dream holiday becomes a nightmare experience
Wed 29 Jan 2020
What are your consumer rights when holidays get cancelled or go wrong? Paul Lewis explores
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Concern over quick sale estate agents
Sat 25 Jan 2020
Trading Standards warns over quick sale estate agents
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MBL: How to make the gig economy work for you
Wed 22 Jan 2020
Working in the gig economy: good or bad? Adam Shaw finds out.
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Should students pay council tax?
Sat 18 Jan 2020
The students told to pay council tax, even though they are exempt under the law.
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MBL: How to buy a property without help from mum and dad
Wed 15 Jan 2020
Felicity Hannah and guests talk about how you can buy a property without financial help.
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Travelex customers face continued chaos
Sat 11 Jan 2020
Travelex systems remain suspended, rent arrears, Universal Credit, and leasehold reform.
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MBL: How to make money from social media
Wed 8 Jan 2020
Money and social media influencers with Louise Cooper
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The Money Clinic revisited
Sat 28 Dec 2019
Ruth Alexander revisits two households who took part in The Money Clinic last summer.
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Money Box Live: Communal Living
Wed 18 Dec 2019
Your own home but pooled amenities. What are the financial benefits of a shared lifestyle?
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The battle for buying your freehold at a fair price
Sat 14 Dec 2019
The David v Goliath legal fight for the right to buy your freehold at a fair price.
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Money Box Live: How to find the right car finance
Wed 11 Dec 2019
If you're borrowing money to buy a car, how well do you understand the small print?
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Money Box Live: Fostering
Wed 4 Dec 2019
How much financial support is available for foster carers looking after children in need?
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Money Box election 2019 special
Sat 30 Nov 2019
Money Box takes a personal finance look at the manifesto pledges of the four main parties.
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Money Box Live: Bailiffs
Wed 27 Nov 2019
What are your rights and responsibilities if bailiffs come knocking on your door?
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The best way to tip
Sat 23 Nov 2019
As more bars and restaurants go cashless....what's the best way to tip the staff?
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Money Box Live: Collectables
Wed 20 Nov 2019
Whether vintage watches, Hello Kitty or even tractors, how to make cash from collecting?
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Starting young to save for retirement
Sat 16 Nov 2019
Can an 18 year old be persuaded to start a pension?
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Money Box Live: Leaving School at Sixteen
Wed 13 Nov 2019
Swapping the classroom for other pursuits, how to make your choices and sort your finances
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Hotel room investors face losing 'life changing' sums
Sat 9 Nov 2019
Hotels go bust leaving hundreds of investors unsure if they will get any money back.
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Money Box Live: How To Retire Young
Wed 6 Nov 2019
How realistic is it to save your income and budget so much you can retire at under forty?
The Death of Retirement
Money Box explores what retirement might look like in the future,
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