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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Are fraudsters getting away too easily?
Sat 6 Apr 2019
Police watchdog report highlights inconsistencies in dealing with fraud victims.
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The costs of winding up someone's affairs after they die
Wed 3 Apr 2019
Have you had to cope with sorting out a loved one's financial affairs after they die?
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London Capital & Finance. The report.
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Administrator's report finds 'highly suspicious transactions.'
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Making Tax Digital
Wed 27 Mar 2019
A big shake-up to the UK's tax system starts on 1 April. Join Louise Cooper and guests.
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Smart meter only energy tariffs
Sat 23 Mar 2019
Some of the cheapest energy tariffs are only available if you agree to have a smart meter.
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First-time buyers
Wed 20 Mar 2019
The number of first-time buyers is up, says chancellor Philip Hammond. Will it continue?
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Spring Statement 2019
Wed 13 Mar 2019
The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, gives a an update on the health of the UK economy.
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London Capital & Finance plc updates
Sat 9 Mar 2019
The marketing of the failed mini-bonds examined and the administrator updates investors.
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Leaving Care
Wed 6 Mar 2019
What are the financial challenges facing teenagers leaving local authority care?
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The loan charge : Mel Stride interview
Sat 2 Mar 2019
Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks.
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Late Payments
Wed 27 Feb 2019
If you are a small business, what happens when clients pay late or do not pay at all?
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Contractors face loan charge choice
Sat 23 Feb 2019
Tax dilemma for contractor loan scheme users. Debt after death and pension scams.
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Banks want to delay fraud prevention name check
Sat 16 Feb 2019
Confirmation of payee name checks may not happen until 2020.
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Open Banking one year on
Wed 13 Feb 2019
Open Banking promised to revolutionise your personal finances. Has it?
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Universal Basic Income - Can it work?
Wed 6 Feb 2019
A state income for all might be great in principal, but can it ever work in practice?
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Mini-bond firm calls in administrators
Sat 2 Feb 2019
The cash of 14,000 investors at risk as London Capital & Finance Plc enters administration
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The cost of car insurance
Wed 30 Jan 2019
The UK has some of the highest motor insurance premiums in Europe - why?
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What makes an investment too good to be true?
Sat 26 Jan 2019
What warning signs should make you wary about an investment?
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Parking fines - the good, the bad and the ugly
Wed 23 Jan 2019
The number of parking tickets issued is on the increase. What can be done to curb it?
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Benefit rule changes for pensioners with younger partners
Sat 19 Jan 2019
From May, pensioners with younger partners can't make new pension credit claims
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Rare victory for bank fraud victim
Sat 12 Jan 2019
As two banks refund a customer defrauded of all her cash, will other victims benefit too?
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The cost of a 'no-fault' accident
Sat 5 Jan 2019
Why your car insurance increases even if a crash isn't your fault.
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After the bankruptcy
Wed 2 Jan 2019
At risk of losing the family home after her dad was made bankrupt... what happened next?
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Perfect Pensions Storm
Sat 29 Dec 2018
The Welsh steel workers who were persuaded by 'sharks' to give up their company pensions.
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Jailed for failing to disclose the whereabouts of his clients' money
Sat 22 Dec 2018
The founder of Universal Wealth Preservation is jailed. Plus an end to big overdraft fees.
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Paws for thought. Just how much does it cost to keep a pet?
Wed 19 Dec 2018
In the UK we spend almost Β£4.5 billion a year on domestic pets. Where does the money go?
The Death of Retirement
Money Box explores what retirement might look like in the future,
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