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'"I tricked my daughter into downshifting"' 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 ""I tricked my daughter into downshifting"" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
The one word that caused the pension crisis! Blog Discussion
This is a forum discussion on Martin's 'The one word that caused the pension crisis!' blog which you can read here.
Saving money = means spending more!
While I would agree that a lot of advice given in this forum is good advice, I do have to question the mailshots produced by Martin. Several times something has caught my eye and I've clicked on it to see what it's all about, then much to my disappointment the article has meant that in order to save money I have to pay out…
'"Martin Lewis, thank you for helping me make my baby girl!"' 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 ""Martin Lewis, thank you for helping me make my baby girl!"" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Do your kids go to an academy school? I've a job for you' 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 "Do your kids go to an academy school? I've a job for you" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'Not even a mention, Mr Gove? Plus breaking quiet carriage rules...' 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 "Not even a mention, Mr Gove? Plus breaking the quiet carriage rules due to Financial Education tip off" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'I reject accusations of 'pushing compensation culture'' blog discussion
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Improve Money Rules In 50 Words article discussion
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ITV's Tonight ""How much can you save" - 31 January 2013
I was matching Martin on the ITV tonight programme last night and saw a few errors, I think that all related to the first couple. I realise the couple were in financial problems, and were getting themselves out of it but: 1. Did they really say they tried to repair their boiler themselves ... and failed? :eek: Gas boilers…
'A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere' 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 "A warning to freelancers and the self-employed everywhere" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Tax Free Winnings
Hi, I am trying to find out if online poker winnings are still untaxable in the UK, and if there are any upper limits to what I can transfer from my poker site into my UK bank without it being taxed. I am a British citizen and poker is not my job, I just got lucky.
First time buyer making a low offer
I am looking to buy a property i am a first time buyer the house that i have seen is a new build it was completed in 2010 its still on the market on at £230 it is a 3 bed detached way over priced. The builder has removed it from one agent and put it for sale by another agent. As it is new build a 15% deposit is needed. Its…
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'What's happening to my £10m to charity?' 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 "What's happening to my £10m to charity?" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
'MSE's biggest day ever – over 1.5 million visits to the site' blog disccusion
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 "MSE's biggest day ever – over 1.5 million visits to the site" Blog. Please click 'post reply' to discuss below.
Tax code dropped dramatically due to lease car
Hi, Can anyone advise me on this matter please? I have had a lease car since 2006 for working in the NHS in community. I pay directly from my salary a total of £350 this inçludes vat and a handling fee In May 2012 my tax code has changed to 542L at the time it initially changed to 192k as they said I was new in post and…
'Mrs MSE's a Robo-shopper!' 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 "Mrs MSE's a Robo-shopper! Research Offline, but Buy Online - for more rights" Blog. Please click reply to discuss below.
'Do I really look like that?' blog discussion
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NS&I launches new British Savings Bonds – but how do they stack up?
NS&I has refreshed its range of fixed-term 'British Savings Bonds' by adding a two-year and a five-year option, alongside its existing three-year bond. However, you can still earn more from the top-paying accounts elsewhere.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to close 292 branches in 2024/25 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 292 of their bank branches in 2024 and 2025, the Group has confirmed.
Martin Lewis: We need financial education in EVERY school for EVERY child
Universal financial education – providing young people with the knowledge and experience to thrive in our highly competitive consumer economy – is vital for the future of our society, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned. Addressing an all-party group of MPs and peers at Parliament, Martin told them, loudly and plainly: we need financial education in EVERY school, for EVERY child.
State pension set to rise by up to £460 a year – but Martin Lewis warns it won't help pensioners this winter and most won't get the maximum
The state pension is set to rise by up to £460 a year (£8.80 a week) from 6 April 2025 under what's known as the 'triple lock' guarantee. But MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned that any rise will come too late to help pensioners set to lose their Winter Fuel Payments this winter, while most won't get the maximum increase. Here's what you need to know.
The Body Shop administration latest – here's what you need to know
Cosmetics retailer The Body Shop has fallen into administration, resulting in almost half of its 198 stores shutting their doors for good and hundreds of staff facing redundancy. Below we round up all you need to know.
Martin Lewis warns council tax debt collection is 'so aggressive it'd make banks blush' – change is needed
Aggressive council tax debt collection practices – even after missing just ONE payment – are putting up to two million people at risk of serious harm, new research from charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) has found. The charity's chair and founder Martin Lewis has called for Government action and urged local authorities to look at their methods in the meantime.
First-class stamp prices to rise by an inflation-busting 22% from 7 October – here's how to beat the hikes
The cost of standard first-class stamps will rise by an inflation-busting 22% from Monday 7 October, Royal Mail has confirmed – but if you buy some now, you'll still be able to use them after prices go up.
Nationwide to hike FlexPlus packaged account fee by £60 a year – should you ditch and switch?
Nationwide will raise the fee on its popular FlexPlus packaged bank account from £13 a month to £18 a month in December, the building society has announced. If you've got the account, it's likely worth sticking with for now – though you should diarise to look at alternatives when the new fee kicks in. Here's what you need to know.
FREE visits to 5,000+ UK historic buildings & heritage sites in September
You can get FREE access to many historical sites and tourist attractions this month including National Trust sites, castles, locations used for TV and film including Pride and Prejudice , The King's Speech , and Bridgerton, and more. It's all part of heritage open days across the UK.

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