Podcast Episodes

Energy bills

In April households are likely to see an increase of up to 50% in the cost of their energy bills. Many people already struggle to pay for gas and ele…

4 years, 9 months ago

Care Leaver Finances

It takes a lot to get started in adult life - finding a flat, learning to budget, perhaps heading to university or a first job.

Many new adults rely o…

4 years, 9 months ago

Pensions for teenagers?

Automatic pensions are suggested for 18-21-year olds, the best ways to invest your money in 2022, the tax implications of cash inducements - and the …

4 years, 9 months ago

Consumer Rights

Pyjamas and jumpers are the most unwanted gifts we receive and in the post-Christmas period about 10% of us return at least one gift to the shops.

Sin…

4 years, 9 months ago

How to Make Money from Unwanted Presents and Belongings

Felicity Hannah and guests discuss how to make money from unwanted presents and belongings. And they hear from listeners who sell on, re-gift and ren…

4 years, 9 months ago

Relationships and Money

How we manage financial relationships with the people we care about. whether it be sharing money, lending it or simply having a different view about…

4 years, 9 months ago

What can you do if two suppliers bill you for the same energy use?

Money Box listener Rebecca found herself caught between two of the UK’s biggest energy firms. After moving to a new home in the summer she changed th…

4 years, 10 months ago

Pioneer Zopa exits peer-to-peer lending

Sixteen years after it appeared as the first of its kind in the world, Zopa has announced it's leaving the peer-to-peer lending business to focus on …

4 years, 10 months ago

The Cost of DIY & Home Improvements

Buying a home is likely to be the biggest investment of our lives and it’s no wonder that people want to spend money improving it.

During lock down, …

4 years, 10 months ago

'I had £18,000 stolen after my drink was spiked'

A 26-year-old believes his drink was spiked on a night out and his finger print used to unlock his smart phone allowing thieves to steal £18,000 from…

4 years, 10 months ago