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Series 3 Episode 8: Recession proof your finances
Broadcast: Wed 5th November 2008

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    Recession-proof your cash

    Repossessions, redundancies, pay cuts & freezes: protect yourself now!

  • MoneySaving News

    In the news this week

    Premium Bonds slashed, free £25 eyeshadow, £19 hotel rooms, 40% cheaper calls to mobiles & knickers coming down (in price!)

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    Raef Bjayou

    Will the star of The Apprentice be hired or fired after taking Martin's Cash Quiz?

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    Do a debt audit

    Everyone should sort out their debts BEFORE recession hits so they’re prepared for the storm.

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    Beat the insurers

    Find out how a lady from Slough saved hundreds of pounds by switching her insurance providers

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Main Story

Recession-proof your cash

Wed 5th November 2008

Repossessions, redundancies, pay cuts & freezes: protect yourself now!

Grab your PPI cash back

Wed 29th October 2008

If you’ve had a loan or credit card over the past few years find out whether you could be entitled to £1,000s back

Slash your train costs

Wed 22nd October 2008

There's a host of hidden tricks to cut train travel costs and help keep your finances on the rails

Escape on the cheap

Wed 15th October 2008

Find out how to avoid sky-high prices for your well-earned holiday.

A financial comfort blanket

Wed 8th October 2008

Insulate yourself from the financial gloom by following Martin’s tips

Slash credit card costs

Wed 1st October 2008

Find out how to ease the pain of credit card debt by following Martin’s tips

Maximise your savings

Wed 24th September 2008

There are easy ways to massively boost your savings interest in seconds, and keep it safe too

How to bust inflation

Wed 17th September 2008

The cost of living is spiraling out of all proportion, but you can beat the price rises by taking control of your finances

Do the wallet workout

Wed 21st May 2008

Save £1,000s on bank accounts, credit cards, savings and more

Beat The Energy Price Rise

Wed 14th May 2008

Energy prices are predicted to rise by 15% to 35% by the end of 2008. Act now to beat this rise & save £100s

Slash Food Shopping Costs

Wed 7th May 2008

It's possible to save £1,000 a year on the average family food bill without noticing the changes

Bag a bargain flight

Wed 30th April 2008

Use the great resources of the web to easily bag a flight on the cheap!

Grab Online Bargains

Wed 23rd April 2008

Ditch the High Street in favour of shopping online and save a fortune with a few clever tricks

Slash Your Car Costs

Wed 16th April 2008

Save on petrol, MOTs, breakdown insurance and more…

Overhaul Your Finances

Wed 9th April 2008

Save £1,000s on mobile bills, childcare fees, gym membership and reclaim mortgage exit fees too

Home Phones: Save £100s

Wed 2nd April 2008

Some of BTs calls have jumped by 20 times in price, yet there are ways to beat the rises and save £100s

Should I Pay Off...?

Wed 26th March 2008

Got debts, a mortgage, student loans? Should you pay them off with your savings? Find out now

Slash £100s off mobile bills

Wed 19th March 2008

There’s an easy way to dramatically cut your phone bills by following a few simple steps

Switch Mortgage & Save £1,000s

Wed 12th March 2008

The mortgage market is in mayhem: Find out how to avoid massively increased bills and mortgage hell

Have a money makeover

Wed 5th March 2008

Systematically overhaul your finances and give yourself the equivalent of a 25% payrise.

Reclaim missold insurance

Wed 27th February 2008

If you're one of millions missold (often hidden) insurance for a loan or credit card, now you can get your cash back

Slash your childcare costs

Wed 20th February 2008

Save £100s by keeping money from the taxman and paying for your childcare costs with childcare vouchers

Reclaim council tax

Wed 6th February 2008

Do the 10 minute council tax "Check 'n' Challenge" system to see if you’re entitled to a refund of £1,000s.

Slash Car Insurance Costs

Wed 30th January 2008

Save £100s on your motor insurance by following a few simple steps

Dealing with debt

Wed 23rd January 2008

Ease the pain of debts by following Martin’s steps. They won't be wiped out instantly but it could give you that all-important lifeline.

Reclaim credit card charges

Wed 16th January 2008

A legal case starting this week means bank charge claims are on hold but you can still reclaim unfair credit card charges

Reclaim mortgage exit fees

Wed 9th January 2008

Switched mortgage or paid it off in the last six years? If so, you could be entitled to a cash windfall of £100s.