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Archives for February 2009

'My MoneySaving Mistake' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's 'My MoneySaving Mistake' Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Dad died and left mum with large dept.
[FONT=&quot]My dad Died aged 65 on the 16 of Feb and i'm ( his son )sorting the bills out but have found that my father has left mum age 64 with £34.454.00 all of which is unsecured and no way of pay it off. There are three credit cards and two loans. I have been to the banks that they are with and they say it will go to…
Martin Please help - have i been ripped off with Lloyds personal loan refinancing?
Preview Re-financed Graduate Loan from 2-13k ??? Help please…. :confused: I had a graduate loan back in 1998 which was then re-financed into a gold loan (why I don’t know I wasn’t earning loads, in the 25k bracket) I then got in trouble with repayments and this loan has been re-financed over the phone several times with…
'Quiz Analysis... Where the real knowledge lies...' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "MoneySaving Christmas Quiz... Where the real knowledge lies..." Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
'Ponzis and pyramids... what’s the difference?' blog discussion
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David Mitchell's Bubble on MSE
I went to the pilot episode of Bubble last night. This is a news quiz with David Mitchell (of Mitchell & Webb fame) as the presenter and 3 celebs (Frank Skinner, Katy Brand and another woman whose name I've forgotten) as the contestants. I presume the pilot nature of it means that it won't be turned into a series unless…
'More searched than Obama... how do you react?' blog discussion
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Martin at Sainsburys in Dunstable?
Wife just came back from shopping and says she saw him in the shop. Supposedly one of the staff said they were awaiting an ITV OB crew as well.
'Is this site a Coronation Street Star?' blog discussion
This is the discussion to link on the back of Martin's blog. Please read the blog first, as this discussion follows it. Read Martin's "Is this site a Coronation Street Star?" Blog. Click reply to discuss below.
Was Martin On.??????
hi i noticed that martin was supposed to be on "radio 2 jeremy vine show 13th feb"ive downloaded it from "iplayer" but can find him on the show ?????????
'Milk Teeth Sprouting at Consumer Focus' blog discussion
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'Just been to see the Queen' blog discussion
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'Monster Slippers In a Bar... Stress Down Day' blog discussion
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'Wayne Rooney you’re my hero' blog discussion
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'I’m looking forward to watching... Savers in trouble: ITV1 Tonight' blog discussion
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'MAMMOTH Comedy Star at tiny venue...' blog discussion
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Martin's now on twitter @MartinSLewis
Martin is now on twieeter - this is the Martin Lewis Twitter feed Original post below __________________________ Martin please join twitter. Then you can plug the site even more and we can all [STRIKE]stalk[/STRIKE] follow you :D :j
Martin On Jeremy Vine Show.
hi can someone tell me if martin was supposed to be on the above show on 30/01/09 or was it the week before ........:confused:

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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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