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  • Testing your consumer rights and haggling skills
    Martin Lewis records the podcast from Lords to share his money saving tips while watching the cricket.An explanation of your statutory return rights with a focus on what the law explicitly outlines as the timeframe you have to return online purchases.We also run through the top 10 companies to haggle with in the UK, with haggling tips and how to make big savings from service firms in mature markets, such as mobiles, where everyone already has the product so companies need to retain existing customers.He gives an update on the potential payouts for mis-sold car finance.Martin makes a suggestion on how to get young people investing WITHOUT cutting the £20,000 tax-free cash ISA limit, as reports suggest Chancellor Rachel Reeves may be about to do.Tell Us is about your longest financial innings and includes advice on the best bank current accounts that are currently available.And Mastermind is swapped for Test Martin Special, or TMS for short, Eleanor Oldroyd and former England player Steven Finn help Adrian answer a cricket-themed question about what counts as legal tender.
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  • Free £1,000 a year for wannabe first time buyers | Will cash ISAs be cut | LISA v Pension
    Martin looks at Lifetime ISAs, after a report was published by the Treasury Committee on the future of the first time buyers savings account, he explains the basics of them and answers questions on who they are good for, who they don’t work for and when is the best time to open one.Energy bills dropped 7% this week, Martin explains what people should be doing, and most importantly what happens next.Martin reacts to reports the Chancellor is to drop cash ISA allowance in her Mansion House Speech on 15 July.Mastermind tests if Adrian knows when you are covered by Section 75 Consumer protection.And there’s a new top savings account that’s a bit different isn’t there?
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  • The cheapest way to spend abroad, stop paying to pay! And find old pensions worth £10,000s!
    With £31 billion in lost or unclaimed pensions in the UK, Martin tells you how to find your old pensions - which could be worth £10,000s! Plus, Martin’s top holiday money need-to-knows to help you stop paying when you spend abroad and get the most bang for your (Vietnamese) dong. And you tell us the worst financial advice you were given by your parents and grandparents.
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  • Council Tax Money Back Special **UPDATED 20/6, after Government consultation launched**
    ***This episode was first published on 5th June. It was updated on 20th June to reflect the launch of a government consultation on the administration of Council Tax.***Martin goes through step by step everything you need to know about Council Tax. He explains:- How to check you are in the right band. - How to challenge your Council Tax band. - The Council Tax deductions you may be entitled to. - How to collect and claim if you are owed Council Tax creditMartin also gives his response to this week’s Winter Fuel Payment news from the Chancellor Rachel Reeves
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  • Four easy-speedy steps to slash your mobile bill
    Martin goes through his four easy steps to help you reduce your mobile bill. Plus, with energy bills likely to rise due to conflict in the Middle East, should you fix now? What do the Warm Home discount changes mean? And you tell us your children’s financial tips.
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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
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