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Archives for June 2007

Teen Cash Class: Tonight With Trevor. There is hope Blog Discussion
Good job Martin, more kids need to learn this earlier rather than later. If there is no place it can be squeezed into schools, then it should at least get drilled into 6th formers or 1st year undergraduates. Unfortunately it can't be left to parents to provide a financial education to their children
Minister Martin?
A new appearance noted in my email
Just got a junk email trying to sell me OME software from america, no doubt dogey! What interested me was the senders email addresss and the message header. Email address : Martin Lewis [Donald.Price@icongames.com Message Header : Martin Lewis What IS 0EM Software And Why D0 You Care? It seems Martin you are now a hit with…
PS2 / Wii / PS3 / Xbox do you buy £20-£40 console games? Discuss
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'PS2 / Wii / PS3 / Xbox do you buy £20-£40 console games? A simple strategy to cut the cost.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "PS2 / Wii / PS3 / Xbox do you buy £20-£40 console games? A simple strategy to cut the cost" Blog
Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Do whatever you like with your dong in Vietnam" Blog
Cheapest Travel Money: I got so fed up of explaining it, I built a tool. Blog discuss
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Cheapest Travel Money: I got so fed up of explaining it, I built a tool.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Cheapest Travel Money: I got so fed up of explaining it, I built a tool." Blog
Martin's webcast GMTV
Anyone watching Martin's podcast appearance on GMTV? http://www.gm.tv/apps/webcast/index.html
MoneySaving In The Media
This thread is for discussing or adding your thoughts on MoneySaving In The Media. Also of interest* Watch Back Martin's Appearances * Keep Updated On Appearances
What happened to "First a call from number 10…. "
My RSS reader has been showing a blog post entitled "First a call from number 10…. then the site’s cited as a model of citizenship" for the last couple of days, but the main site appears never to have that post available. So has the Official Secrets Act been invoked? Is this why Martin fled abroad?
'A 36 hour jaunt in Malaga and all I got was a sweaty shirt' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'A 36 hour jaunt in Malaga and all I got was a sweaty shirt' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "A 36 hour jaunt in Malaga and all I got was a sweaty shirt" Blog
'Teaching BA an expensive lesson!...' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Teaching BA an expensive lesson! Consumers shouldn't be treated this way.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Teaching BA an expensive lesson! Consumers shouldn't be treated this way. " Blog
'First a call from number 10....' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'First a call from number 10.... then the site's cited as a model of citizenship' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "First a call from number 10.... then the site's cited as a model of citizenship" Blog
'Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's ''Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi' ' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Feeling like a big geek compared to Bon Jovi " Blog
Watch or Listen Again to Martin's Money Saving Broadcasts
Listen Back: If you missed out on hearing Martin on the radio, catch the slots again. Nearly all of the BBC radio shows Martin is on are available to listen to again for up to seven days after broadcast. * Radio 1 Jo Whiley - last on Tue 19 May 09 * Radio 2 Jeremy Vine - last on Fri 8 May 09 * Radio 4 MoneyBox - last on…
Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs Discuss blog
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Compare pizzas and save cash. A simple tip to 'slice' down your costs" Blog
All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine Blog Discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "All Stand For Jo Whiley; all sit for Jeremy Vine" Blog
A sparkle off the old block. Blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'A sparkle off the old block' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "A sparkle off the old block" Blog
So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one Blog Discuss
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "So you've seen the new, now peek at the old one" Blog
'New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion.' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's 'New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion.' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "New Site. Bank Charges. Exhaustion." Blog
'The dirty little secret about the video on the front page' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's The dirty little secret about the video on the front page' blog. Please read the blog first, as the discussion follows it. Read Martin's "The dirty little secret about the video on the front page" Blog

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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