Money Box Episodes Episode guide
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The psychology of fraud
Why do we fall for fraudsters?
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The Costs of Being Single
Nearly eight million people live alone in the UK. What are the financial challenges?
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Regulator warning for general insurance companies
Financial regulator the FCA warns general insurance firms over customer treatment.
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The future of saving into a pension at work
Are you saving into a pension at work? Has this happened via auto-enrolment?
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Are fraudsters getting away too easily?
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
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.
Administrator's report finds 'highly suspicious transactions.'
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Making Tax Digital
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
Some of the cheapest energy tariffs are only available if you agree to have a smart meter.
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First-time buyers
The number of first-time buyers is up, says chancellor Philip Hammond. Will it continue?
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Investment ISAs
ISAs will be 20 next month. Have they changed the way we save?
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Spring Statement 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
The marketing of the failed mini-bonds examined and the administrator updates investors.
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Leaving Care
What are the financial challenges facing teenagers leaving local authority care?
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The loan charge : Mel Stride interview
Treasury minister Mel Stride on the government's attempts to clamp down on tax tricks.
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Late Payments
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
Tax dilemma for contractor loan scheme users. Debt after death and pension scams.
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The economics of being an author
How lucrative is a writing career and what's the most cost-effective route to publication?
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Banks want to delay fraud prevention name check
Confirmation of payee name checks may not happen until 2020.
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Open Banking one year on
Open Banking promised to revolutionise your personal finances. Has it?
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Ofgem raises energy cap
Regulator Ofgem raises the energy cap.
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Universal Basic Income - Can it work?
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
The cash of 14,000 investors at risk as London Capital & Finance Plc enters administration
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The cost of car insurance
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?
What warning signs should make you wary about an investment?
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Parking fines - the good, the bad and the ugly
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
From May, pensioners with younger partners can't make new pension credit claims
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Financial Resolutions
What is the one financial resolution you should keep in 2019?
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Rare victory for bank fraud victim
As two banks refund a customer defrauded of all her cash, will other victims benefit too?
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Money Box Live: Small Claims Court
The effectiveness of the small claims court