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Martin Lewis explains what a credit card is
Martin Lewis explains what a credit card is
When used correctly, credit cards are a great tool. But like fire, they can burn if used wrongly. In this video, Martin explains what a credit card is, how they work, and how to avoid the dangers.
There's also more detailed info in the How do credit cards work guide.
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Martin's mortgage heads-up
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Breakdown cover for TWO £54/yr
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Beware Klarna's new 'pay now' service
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17 Netflix hacks
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Martin's scam ads broadside
'It's a ludicrous plan'
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Ciate £148 of nail polish for £35
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National living and minimum wage to increase in April
25 October 2021![]()
The national living wage paid to workers aged 23 and over will rise from £8.91/hr to £9.50/hr from 1 April, the Government has announced. The national minimum wage for workers aged under 23 and apprentices will also rise. -
University tuition fees frozen in England for the fifth year in a row
25 October 2021![]()
Full-time students studying for an undergraduate degree at a university in England will be charged no more than £9,250/yr in tuition fees in the 2022/23 academic year, the UK Government has confirmed. -
Filing a paper self-assessment tax return? You must act now to avoid a £100 fine
25 October 2021![]()
If you're submitting a paper version of the self-assessment tax return, then the deadline to file is just days away. And if the tax office receives it later than this Sunday you will liable for a £100 fine. -
UK petrol prices hit all time highs as the price of oil more than doubles in a year
25 October 2021![]()
The price of petrol in the UK has hit a record high, peaking at an average of 142.94p a litre on the back of continued oil price rises. Motoring group the RAC says data from Sunday (24 October) shows that average prices are now at their highest level ever recorded, surpassing the previous high of 142.48p a litre notched up in April 2012. -
Energy firm gone bust? How your new firm and tariff stacks up
25 October 2021![]()
Nine energy suppliers have gone bust in recent weeks, including Igloo, Symbio, Avro and People's Energy, leaving over 1.7 million energy customers needing a new supplier.
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Five things EVERYONE should know about student finance
21 September 2021![]()
There are more myths and misunderstandings about student finance than any other subject. So in this blog is my updated 2021/22 version of the must knows, with links to far more info. -
Is it time to ban Christmas presents?
14 September 2021![]()
Update 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...
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