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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Thousands of students forced to pay back overpayments
Sat 21 Sep 2019
Millions of pounds taken back by Student Loan Company for overpayments.
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How do I start investing?
Wed 18 Sep 2019
Have you been thinking about investing but have been put off by the jargon or fees?
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How digital payments are changing the way we donate
Sat 14 Sep 2019
The Big Issue sellers now taking contactless payments.
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How do you ask for a pay rise?
Wed 11 Sep 2019
Whether you're freelance or work for a big company, talking about your worth can be hard.
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Former Extra Energy customer shocked at new £4,000 bill
Sat 7 Sep 2019
Why are some Extra Energy customers receiving bills ten months after the firm collapsed?
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Entrepreneurial mothers
Wed 4 Sep 2019
Have you changed career after becoming a parent? What are the challenges and rewards?
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Why have mortgage approvals hit a two year high?
Sat 31 Aug 2019
Tips for first time buyers desperate to save a deposit.
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The Costs of Being Disabled
Wed 31 Jul 2019
Being disabled can cost you around £1,000 a month. How do these costs add up?
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Credit nightmares for young people
Sat 27 Jul 2019
Financial invisibility, dementia fraud by direct debit and the PPI claim deadline is nigh.
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Renting and Letting
Wed 24 Jul 2019
Adam Shaw and guests take a look at changing property rental rules.
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The challenge of charging an electric car
Sat 20 Jul 2019
Navigating the electric car charging network.
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School holiday costs
Wed 17 Jul 2019
How do you manage the cost of school holiday food, fun and childcare on a budget?
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Fighting bank fraud branch by branch
Sat 13 Jul 2019
TSB awareness workshops aim to keep criminals away from bank accounts
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Unfair delivery charges in Scotland
Sat 6 Jul 2019
Over the bridge to Skye: time to say goodbye to unfair delivery charges?
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Money Box Live: Power of Attorney
Wed 3 Jul 2019
Paul Lewis and guests answer your questions about power of attorney.
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Taking a 'butchers' at contract small print
Sat 29 Jun 2019
A nasty surprise for a butcher who failed to read the loan small print.
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Money Box Live: Cryptocurrencies
Wed 26 Jun 2019
The risks and rewards of digital currencies, with Louise Cooper.
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Complaints about car loans
Sat 22 Jun 2019
In 2018 we borrowed £46 billion to buy cars - how well is our ability to repay assessed?
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Childcare Costs
Wed 19 Jun 2019
How to find affordable childcare for under 5’s and what financial help is available?
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Rent and Return
Wed 12 Jun 2019
Whether clothes or toys, the rising popularity of renting things instead of owning them
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Bridging the 'advice gap'
Sat 8 Jun 2019
How to make financial advice more appealing (and accessible) to those who need it
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The Cost of Music
Wed 29 May 2019
The cost of streaming music: how do services differ for listeners and musicians?
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Call for online 'credit curfews'
Sat 25 May 2019
Researchers say a ban on online borrowing between 11pm and 7am could protect consumers
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The Death of Retirement
Money Box explores what retirement might look like in the future,
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