Podcast Episodes

Brexit and benefits

One of the most important rights that Europe gave us was the freedom to live and work in EU countries and retire there. About a quarter of a million …

6 years, 8 months ago

MBL: Your rights when a dream holiday becomes a nightmare experience

What are your rights when that dream holiday you've saved up for gets cancelled or you experience problems during the holiday itself? Paul Lewis and …

6 years, 8 months ago

Concern over quick sale estate agents

Home owners are at risk of losing large amounts of money when selling their properties by using so called quick sale estate agents. That’s a warning …

6 years, 8 months ago

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, 8 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, 8 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 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, 9 months ago