Martin talks about how to get free flight upgrades and how to cut your credit card interest even if rejected for 0%. He also has tips on how you and a friend can ear £50 each for switching energy providers and the best way your kids can get an 'actual' letter from Santa this Christmas. 02.36 Flight upgrades 
05.10 Inflation rate 
11.32 More flight upgrades 
20.35 Credit card interest rates
36:00 Matin's tips on how you and a friend can make £50 by switching energy companies 
37:28 Martin's tips on how your kids can get an 'actual' letter from Santa 
39:54 More flight upgrades 
44:12 Mastermind: how much interest can your children earn before it is taxable?

How to get a free flight upgrade and how to cut credit card costs even if rejected for 0%

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Martin hears your ‘money-festo’ ideas  – if you could change one consumer law or rule, what would it be – and why? He and Nihal are joined by former government adviser and policy expert Polly MacKenzie – to assess how practical the suggestions are – as our very own “Polly-filter”. Could we regulate shrinkflation, give parents that chance to book term-time holidays, offer tax-cuts for downsizers, or make the morning commute tax deductible? And would any of those ideas actually work?

The Money-Festo: How to improve Britain including shrinkflation, term-time holidays, tax-cuts for downsizers and more…

On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension and why it is one of the most lucrative things many can do with their money. TELL US is about if listeners have ever taken money from their childrens accounts to help the household finance, or broken their piggybanks. Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Nihal attempts another tricky Mastermind question.

Under 73? Turn £800 or less into £5,400 or more. The clock’s ticking… it’s all about National Insurance

This week on the podcast, Martin has a message for people entitled to PIP who might be worried about potential reforms to these payments. You ‘Tell Us’ the best financial advice you’ve received from your parents and grandparents. And finally, there are some new energy fixes to take advantage of - and they’re below the price cap. Martin also shares with us what it was really like hosting Have I Got News For You.

Finally, energy fixes that save you cash | Your grandparents’ financial wisdom | Mental health & benefits

This week on the podcast Martin has a warning for all those who have a Barclaycard. After a recent rise in broadband and mobile bills for some customers, Martin shares some key tips on how to bring those costs back down. You tell us about your ovreseas bargains plus extra tips you won’t have heard on the live show.

Big warning for Barclaycard customers | Beat broadband & mobile rip offs | Zara trick

On this week’s podcast, Martin reacts to news of the lowest rate of inflation in two years. Listeners with retail experience TELL US about their tips for getting better deals in shops and Martin has a message for parents claiming Child Benefit.  The big topic is all about whether it’s worth overpaying on your mortgage, or not. And as always, Nihal sits in the mastermind chair once again. How will he fare?

How to get a free flight upgrade and how to cut credit card costs even if rejected for 0%

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