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August

The A-Z of motoring MoneySaving
Many spend £3,000+/yr running a car – here are 26 ways to slash costs
31 August 2016

Is TSB about to become the next bank to slash current account savings rates?
It appears the bank is reviewing the 5% rate it pays out to savers on its best-buy Classic Plus account
31 August 2016

'You're fobbing us off' – Barclays customers complain over Lowcostholidays reclaim service
Hundreds who lost money have reclaimed from their card providers – but some Barclays customers say they're still waiting
30 August 2016

Got kids who've just finished their exams? Tell the taxman
If your child's still studying or starting approved training, tell HMRC or risk losing child tax credits and benefit
30 August 2016

British Gas customers put on most expensive tariff in smart meter error
Some customers have been unknowingly switched from their cheap tariff of choice to an expensive alternative by mistake
26 August 2016

Got an iPhone or iPad? Urgent warning to install security fix update
Apple has released an update for iPads and iPhones after admitting a security vulnerability
26 August 2016

'I reclaimed £1,300 after Lowcostholidays collapsed, so thanks MSE!' – users share their success stories
More than 130 holidaymakers with the defunct travel firm have told us they got their money back using our tips
26 August 2016

Is a new wave of price hikes about to hit the energy market?
Co-op Energy and Ovo Energy have raised their prices this week as wholesale costs surge
26 August 2016

Fed up with charities cold-calling? New Fundraising Preference Service will let you opt out from next year
From 2017 you'll be able to opt out of most fundraising calls, emails, texts and post with the click of a button
25 August 2016

RBS and NatWest to give 10,000s refund after student account overdraft mistake
Tens of thousands who held a student current account with RBS or NatWest are due a refund of overdraft charges
25 August 2016
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Martin Lewis: Do you have a Power of Attorney? Here's why it’s so important and how to get one
20 March 2023Do you have a power of attorney? It’s a crucial financial protection, probably more important than a will. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains why power of attorney is so important, how to get one and more in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. -
Budget 2023: Childcare support to be boosted for children from nine months and for parents on universal credit – here's what you need to know
20 March 2023The announcements form a package of new measures designed to help parents, revealed by the Chancellor in today's Budget. -
Exclusive: Tesco Clubcard points will no longer be worth triple when spent on rewards vouchers from June 2023 - here's what you need to know
18 March 2023From 14 June, you'll only be able to double (not triple) your points when redeeming them at Clubcard partners. -
Budget 2023: Tax-free pension limits raised - here's what it means for your savings
15 March 2023The annual amount you can save into a pension once you've taken money out of it will rise from £4,000 to £10,000 this April. -
Budget 2023: Martin Lewis rounds up today's key announcements and what they mean for your finances
15 March 2023Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced major changes to childcare support, pensions and benefits in his 2023 Spring Budget.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
5 December 2022Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: The one thing everyone aged over 66 needs to know
29 November 2022It is a national tragedy that getting on for a million pensioners, many of whom have been paying into the system for years, are missing out on a critical boost to their income. It's called pension credit, and this year it also means you get an extra £650 to help with energy bills.