Podcast Episodes

MBL: How to make the gig economy work for you

The gig economy is booming in the UK. More than a million people are using online platforms to secure jobs. Some people say that Uber drivers and cou…

6 years, 3 months ago

Should students pay council tax?

Four students studying at Durham University received a surprise bill for Council Tax. They were billed hundreds of pounds for a period when no-one wa…

6 years, 3 months ago

MBL: How to buy a property without help from mum and dad

For many young people buying a home can seem like an impossible dream. High property prices, no way of saving for a big deposit and worries about pay…

6 years, 3 months ago

Travelex customers face continued chaos

Council tenants on Universal Credit are much more likely to be in rent arrears than those who don’t get the benefit. That’s according to research car…

6 years, 3 months ago

MBL: How to make money from social media

The world of the influencer is a lucrative one. Online stars made $8bn in 2019 and it's not just household names that are earning money. Louise Coope…

6 years, 4 months ago

The history of financial mistakes

History is littered with tales of financial error – many instantly familiar even though they may have taken place several centuries apart.

Why do we …

6 years, 4 months ago

The Money Clinic revisited

Money is one of the top three strains on relationships and it’s a common cause of rift between family and friends.

You might be cautious and risk aver…

6 years, 4 months ago

The gift of money

The Government has accepted all but one of the recommendations made by Sir Amyas Morse in his review of the controversial 'loan charge'. This means t…

6 years, 4 months ago

Money Box Live: Communal Living

From a housing cooperative near the city, to an organic farm in the sticks, communal living can vary enormously. So what are the financial pros and c…

6 years, 4 months ago

The battle for buying your freehold at a fair price

It's been described as a "David and Goliath" contest. Hundreds of leasehold home owners have joined together - for the first time - to begin a legal …

6 years, 4 months ago