All news on the topic: Martin Lewis

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Martin Lewis issues ‘do it now’ warning to avoid HMRC fine as deadline looms
Martin Lewis has warned Brits that they only have a day left to fill out their HMRC self-assessment tax returns forms, or they risk being slapped with a £100 penalty and/or further fines
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Dad saves £2,000 a year on bills with 'blackout hour' and even the kids like it
With energy bills rising and the cost of living crisis, dad-of-four Emmanuel Asuquo implemented the 'blackout hour', saying that this way of living has brought the family "closer"
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Martin Lewis fan explains how he claimed £4,780 after paying with credit card
A Martin Lewis fan has explained how he made a claim against a funeral plan company Safe Hands using Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act following their collapse last year
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Martin Lewis says Brits aged 12-20 could have hidden £2k they don't know about
Finding an extra fiver in your old coat pocket is one thing but Martin Lewis says teenagers could be sitting on thousands of pounds due to a forgotten savings account
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Martin issues warning over ISA accounts and says many should 'ditch' them
According to the Money Saving Expert, fewer than 20 people get close to the personal savings allowance so for the majority, there is really no benefit from opening a cash ISA
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Martin Lewis issues urgent 'act now' warning to avoid huge price hikes
The recent Money Saving Expert newsletter revealed the biggest rises in broadband and mobile phone bills which companies had announced in the last seven days
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Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who has a washing machine at home
Martin Lewis has urged Brits not to use washing machines during certain hours to avoid the chance of blackouts after the National Grid warned of power outages on “really cold” winter days
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Martin Lewis explains how to get free £1,000 every year with one savings account
You get a 25% bonus on your savings when you put your money into a Lifetime ISA (LISA) account - but the money has to be spent on your first home or retirement, or you'll pay a penalty
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Martin Lewis' cheaper alternative for drying clothes that costs 7p an hour
Martin Lewis Podcast has revealed an ingenious approach to drying wet clothes, suggesting Brits should invest in a dehumidifier as it is "generally far, far cheaper" than putting the heating on
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Jobcentres should focus on 'quality over quantity' with claimants' applications
A study researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University says firms are wasting time wrestling with 'large volumes of irrelevant job applications'
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Martin Lewis issues 'danger' warning to anyone using a debit card
Money saving expert Martin Lewis explained why debit cards are not always good and how they are in fact the worst way to borrow money during his ITV Money Show Live
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GMB closing gap on BBC Breakfast thanks to 'super-group' of presenters
Since the turn of the year, GMB has pulled in an average of 610,000 viewers, up 40,000, while BBC Breakfast's audience has fallen 86,000 to 1.1 million in the same period
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Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to everyone with credit card debt - act now
On this week's episode of the Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert explained what the term "balance transfer" meant and how those with credit card debt may need to act fast
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Man shares tip for getting free McDonald's nuggets and fans can't wait to try
TikToker Ashley Osbourne has found a sneaky loophole in the McDonald's menu which will get you some chicken nuggets completely free, plus you'll save a bit of money as well
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Martin Lewis shows how to cut credit card debt just by freezing a bowl of water
For those struggling with spiralling costs and bills to pay back, the Money Saving Expert has suggested a novel way of not using cards along with other more "normal" options
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Martin Lewis issues emotional 'heartbreaking' plea to anyone going on holiday
Martin Lewis, speaking on his ITV1 show Martin Lewis Money Show Live, said every year he receives heartbreaking emails from people who have found themselves in a difficult travel situation
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Martin Lewis warns Brits of 8% energy bill cost hike if direct debit cancelled
The Money Saving expert issued advice to any bill payers considering cancelling their regular payments to energy companies as it may harm their credit score and end up costing more
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Martin Lewis explains 'snowball' trick to clear debt and pay off what you owe
Martin Lewis returned to TV screens again and tonight's episode tackles the subject of debt and the Money Saving Expert shared how you could clear all your debt by following the technique of 'snowballing'
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Martin Lewis shares holiday booking mistake which always makes his heart sink
Money saving expert Martin Lewis has highlighted a mistake that many people make while booking a holiday, while also urging people to make sure they have a European Health Insurance Card
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Woman gets £3,800 refund after following Martin Lewis energy check advice
One Martin Lewis fan shared how she managed to get a refund worth £3,800 by following his advice and challenging her energy provider on the price of her direct debits
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Martin Lewis fan explains how he slashed his mum's energy bill by £200
The man, also called Martin, used an online calculator to check if his mum was paying too much on her direct debit - and it turns out she was overpaying by around £200 each month
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Martin Lewis' MSE website explains if you should fix into a mortgage deal now
After shooting up in September last year, fixed rate mortgage deals have been falling the past couple of months. But is now a good time to lock in? Here we take a closer look at your options and the forecast ahead
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Three million people cut off because they couldn't afford their energy bills
Research from Citizens Advice found that 3.2 million people in the UK ran out of credit on their prepayment meter last year because they couldn’t afford to top up
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Martin Lewis urges everyone to check their payslip - as couple win back £2,500
The Martin Lewis fan had managed to secure a £2,500 tax rebate by following the advice they had heard on the Money Saving Expert's show in November last year
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Martin Lewis urges everyone to spend just £1 to save hundreds of pounds
The site costs £1, but allows you to secure free cinema tickets for a whole year through a buy-one-get-one-free offer. Martin Lewis has urged people to take advantage of the offer