Best Childcare Tax Credits Podcasts (2025)

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Council Tax Money Back Special incl are you one of 100,000 in the wrong band 1:04:40

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Martin goes through step by step everything you need to know about Council Tax. He explains: - How to check you are in the right band.- How to challenge your Council Tax band.- The Council Tax deductions you may be entitled to.- How to collect and claim if you are owed Council Tax credit Martin also gives his response to this week’s Winter Fuel Pay…

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The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life with Nick Maggiulli 55:06

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#230: The Wealth Ladder is a new philosophy for thinking about money and in this episode you'll learn exactly how to handle your spending, income, investments, and more, with tailored advice for every stage. We cover strategies to boost income, spend smarter with the 0.01% rule, avoid costly financial traps, evaluate new business opportunities, and…

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Understanding and Improving Your Gut Health with Dr. Robynne Chutkan 1:08:51

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#229: Your gut is the engine of your entire body, so today we break down how to keep it running smoothly with practical, evidence-backed tips. We cover the gut’s powerful role in digestion, immunity, and brain health while challenging common misconceptions about reflux, probiotics, and more. Dr. Robynne Chutkan is a board-certified integrative gast…

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Mini-pod: Energy Price Cap drops 7%, but it’s still pants! 11:24

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Martin reacts to the latest Energy Price Cap announcement from the regulator Ofgem. The new cap coms into force from July, and applies to households in England, Scotland and Wales on variable tariffs. But what should you do now? With fixes on the market well below the cap rate, Martin explains how to get the best deals on your energy.…

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Free £310 bank switch | Winter Fuel Shenanigans | Energy Price Cap to fall but you should still fix 1:01:32

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Martin Lewis looks at the Energy Price Cap and what your best options are for your bills. He gives his view on the recent announcement that the Winter Fuel Payment will be expanded. A guide on how to get paid to switch bank accounts. Tell Us this week is all about when have you saved a fortune by pure accident? Mastermind explains the difference be…

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Deep Dive on Citi Credit Cards and ThankYou Points (Best 2-Card Combo) 1:00:48

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228: A deep dive into Citi’s credit card lineup. I've recently opened up a few Citi cards and am very excited about sharing the best Citi cards, how to maximize ThankYou Points, the best airline and hotel transfer partners, and how Citi’s best two-card combo stacks up against other major issuers. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/c…

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Childcare SPECIAL: Your questions & problems put to Sec of State for Education Bridget Phillipson 55:23

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Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Martin Lewis to answers your questions about the cost of childcare. They cover topics such as are there enough funds for 30hrs funded childcare? Why 800,000 miss out on Tax Free Childcare? Child Benefit cliff-edge problems & more.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Path to Becoming an Expert in Points & Miles with Devon Gimbel 1:11:18

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#227: An actionable 4-step framework to master points and miles while maximizing personal value. We cover high-yield earning strategies like paying processing fees, bulk ordering, and leveraging business expenses, plus tactics for scaling award travel for multiple people. We also explore alternate pathways to earn and redeem points without chasing …

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Interest rate cut special: what savers & mortgage holders need do now. Including… why locking in savings can be a winner. 1:13:57

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Why locking in savings can be a winner. Should you fix your mortgage now or wait? How to get accepted for a mortgage, and more. Martin reacts as the Bank of England cuts UK base interest rates again from 4.5% to 4.25%, we recorded this literally minutes after it happened and focus on answering your questions about the impact on savings and borrowin…

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Optimizing Vacations, New Ways to Earn Points, Airline Changes and More 1:05:14

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#226: From optimizing travel and rewards to new ways to earn points, Chris shares some recent tactics he's picked up on upgrades and award travel. He also covers some flight deals, airline changes, Mother's Day gift ideas, and reflects on recent podcast episodes. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/optimizing-vacations-and-new-ways-t…

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Credit & Debit Card Q&A special: How credit scoring works, best 0% deals, stoozing, top cards abroad 48:12

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It’s the credit and debit plastic fantastic masterclass you’ve been waiting for…Martin answers all your questions on how to manage your credit card debt, which are the top cards to use abroad and the myths around your ‘credit score’. Plus find out which are the best 0% deals and how to ooze with stooze. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing mar…

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Optimize Your Oral Health for a Longer Life with Dr. Mark Burhenne 1:11:58

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#225: Learn how to optimize your oral health to prevent disease and improve your overall health. We cover the ideal oral care routine, negative impacts of mouth breathing, the truth about fluoride, the role of nutrition and diet, how to choose the right dentist, dental coverage options, and so much more. Dr. Mark Burhenne is a functional dentist, a…

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Episode 13: Backup Care's Big Lie: Why Employers (and Families) Deserve Better 24:49

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In this episode, Greg and Doug discuss the recent developments in backup care and childcare tax credits across Georgia, Missouri, and at the federal level. They explore the implications of these changes for employers and families, the inefficiencies of current backup care programs, and introduce a new model called Care Cash that aims to provide mor…

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The Shrinkflation Nation | Why now is the time to check if you’re owed £100s of energy credit 1:01:23

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The main topic is all about how you could potentially get money back from your energy firm. If you pay by monthly direct debit then Martin explains why you should be checking now if you’re owed serious cash. The Tell Us is about shrinkflation. Where can you find provable evidence of groceries, cleaning productions or cosmetics that are no longer as…

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Airport Lounges: Getting In, Hidden Perks and Expert Tips with Kevin Song 1:19:51

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#224: This is the ultimate guide to airport lounges. You'll learn how to access the best lounges without needing to fly first class by using credit cards, memberships, elite status, and more. We’ll also discuss the best lounges, underrated perks, tools to manage access, avoiding crowded lounges and more. Kevin Song is the co-founder of This Lounge,…

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Is the £20,000 cash ISA going to be killed? What savers should be doing NOW 37:15

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Full best buys – and everything you ever wanted to know about cash ISAs but were afraid to ask.With the realistic prospect of the cash ISA limit being reduced in the near future, Martin explains what to do right now to get the most out of your savings.Get in touch… email [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Become a 10x Better, More Effective Writer with Neville Medhora 58:11

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#223: Actionable tips to become a better writer—whether it’s for work, business, or everyday life. We cover the biggest copywriting mistakes, essential skills for effective writing, the only copywriting formula you need to know, plus the tools and exercises (including AI) to sharpen your writing. Neville Medhora is the founder of Copywriting Course…

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Earning Points on Taxes, Navigating Market Volatility, Stacking Deals and More 45:09

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#222: Discover how paying taxes with a credit card can unlock huge rewards—or even turn a profit. Chris also shares how he's handling the current market decline and shares practical tips for teaching kids about money, stacking card-linked offers, and using VPNs for big savings. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/pay-taxes-with-credi…

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Q&A Special: Beat the bill rises, ISAs, Car financing, Pension tax, Premium Bonds, Child Trust Funds and more 57:03

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You ask, Martin answers. A must-listen at this crucial time of year. Martin and Adrian go through the big questions from you as a number of big changes come into force. Plus you tell us about customer service done well, and Adrian tackles a mastermind on credit scores. You can email the podcast team via [email protected].…

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Deep Dive on Credit Reports, Scores, and Their Real-World Impact 1:05:35

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#221: The ultimate guide to credit reports and scores—how they’re calculated, what affects them, and proven ways to improve them. Specially, I'll cover how opening lots of credit cards impacts your credit. You'll also learn how to check your credit reports and scores for free, dispute errors, understand lender scoring models, protect your financial…

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Martin Lewis speaks to Britain's biggest energy boss about prices, smart meters and more 54:09

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Martin Lewis puts YOUR questions to Greg Jackson, the boss of Britain’s biggest energy retailer Octopus. Smart meters, profits, standing charges & will prices EVER drop? Plus with energy prices going up by 6.4% next week, is now the time to fix? To get in touch, email [email protected] BBC Radio 5 Live

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Rethinking Elite Status and Smarter Ways to Earn and Use Points 51:31

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#220: Is chasing elite status worth it? Chris shares his journey of earning elite status with 8 hotel and airline loyalty programs for 2025, weighing the pros and cons amid recent devaluations. He also highlights listener stories showcasing over $100,000 in combined savings through smart points and miles strategies. Link to Full Show Notes: https:/…

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Beat the urgent ISA deadline – top cash ISAs for savers, stocks & shares for investing 1:15:37

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ISA ISA baby! Martin joins Adrian to answer all your questions on savings tax, Cash ISAs, Junior ISAs and more before the fast approaching deadline in April. Chartered Financial Planner Ed Marshall also joins Martin to help with stocks and shares ISAs. You tell us about your financial ‘light bulb’ moments. Plus Martin shares his thoughts on back-bi…

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20+ Airport Hacks for Faster Security, Immigration, and Boarding with Leigh Rowan 1:03:27

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#219: Learn every way to skip security lines, breeze through immigration, and save time at the airport. We cover the programs like TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and CLEAR, as well as smart check-in tactics, must-have apps, and insider tricks to save time when you travel. Leigh Rowan is the founder and CEO of Savanti Travel, a full-service travel mana…

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Last Chance! Boost State Pension by £10,000s: a must listen if age 40 to 73 59:36

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Martin’s poorly, but he’s battled through the coughs and splutters because he’s adamant that YOU need to hear how you could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds. If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen. It’s all about missing National Insurance years. Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s every…

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Achieving Financial Freedom and Defining ‘Enough’ with Grant Sabatier 58:25

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#218: Learn to redefine financial freedom by aligning your life with what you truly love. We dive deep into why setting limits can actually create more freedom, how to define what “enough” means for you, the role of entrepreneurship in building a fulfilling life, and more. Grant Sabatier is an entrepreneur, investor, podcaster, and bestselling auth…

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Savings Q&A special – ISAs, savings tax, pay off debt or save and more. Plus credit card beginners guide 58:17

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Martin answers a huge number of questions on savings, on how ISA’s work, where is a safe place to keep your money, the pros and cons of investing, should you be saving or paying off debt and far more. The podcast also covers lots of other subjects such as getting travel insurance for holidays booked a long time ahead, how credit cards really work, …

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Top AI Tools, Insurance Planning for Fires and More Listener Q&A with Kevin Rose 1:05:48

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#217: From the best AI tools to takeaways from losing a home in the LA fires, we dive deep into strategies for optimizing home insurance, the benefits of rope training and saunas, how think about where to live, and more listener questions. Kevin Rose is a partner at True Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm that has invested over $4 billio…

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Energy Price Cap Rise: what to do… and why we pay more than the rest of Europe 1:11:54

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The energy price cap, which determines prices for two-thirds of homes will rise by 6.4% in April… yet some people will see rises of up to 9%. In this pod Martin Lewis looks at what it means for you, and how do you beat it. Former head of strategy at BP, Professor Nick Butler - who is now visiting professor at the policy institute at Kings College L…

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Purpose, Friendship, and Human Skills with Simon Sinek 58:17

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#216: Unlock the power of purpose and friendship with Simon Sinek. Learn how to find your ‘why,’ strengthen your friendships, and master the human skills that truly matter. Simon Sinek is a globally recognized author, speaker, and thought leader on leadership, purpose, and human connection. His work, including his book Start with Why, has inspired …

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Medical Travel: Better Care and Lower Costs for Surgery, IVF, Dental, Advanced Screenings and More with Josef Woodman 56:15

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#215: Learn to save thousands on medical care abroad. We cover common misconceptions, vetting doctors and hospitals, key mistakes to avoid, and the best destinations for top procedures. Josef Woodman is the CEO of Patients Beyond Borders and has spent the past 16 years researching and vetting international options for quality, affordable medical ca…

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Pensions Special: Double your investment, how to start one, are workplace pensions good, consolidation & more 46:47

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A special podcast all about starting and saving in a pension, including the two pension superpowers that instantly double your investment. Martin is joined by Charlotte Jackson from Money Helper, the free and impartial service giving help with money and pensions. They explain how pensions actually work, and whether you should stay opted to your wor…

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Best Cash Back Cards and How to Earn up to 20% Back on Everything 50:51

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#214: Chris reveals the top cash back credit cards in 2025 to maximize your rewards. He also goes deep on leveraging signup bonuses to earn up to 20% back on all your spending. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/cash-back-credit-cards-2025 Partner Deals Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn Copilot: …

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Car Insurance Prices DROPPING… a perverse warning | Base rate cut help 1:03:10

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Martin explains why you should still shop around for the best deal, even if your car insurance renewal is lower than last year. Plus reaction to the interest rates cut, the latest on April's energy cap price change and you tell us what your job has taught you about money. To get in touch with the podcast email [email protected].…

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The 5 Types of Wealth with Sahil Bloom 55:44

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#213: Master the 5 types of wealth to lead a more fulfilled life. Sahil Bloom shares strategies and tactics to regain build lasting financial freedom, invest in your health, control of your time, deepen your relationships and enhance mental clarity. Sahil Bloom is the author of 5 Types of Wealth and writer of The Curiosity Chronicle, a popular week…

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Holiday hacks: cheapest way to spend abroad, car hire, insurance, 18 days off for 9 days leave, passports, GHIC… 1:05:31

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Martin gives you his holiday tips, everything from the cheapest way to spend abroad to how to maximise your annual leave. The Tell Us this week is all about things your children misunderstand / mis-assume about money. Martin also explains credit rating, how to cut your water bills and how to get £100 off your energy standing charges. To get in touc…

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Gift Card Deals and Secrets That Will Save You $5k+/yr with Logan Robinson 59:57

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#212: Learn to save and profit from gift cards. We cover strategies for finding the best deals, mastering gift card reselling, avoiding common pitfalls, leveraging card-linked offers, and so much more. Logan Robinson is a Founding Partner of Aligned Incentives, a platform dedicated to helping consumers maximize their savings through strategic gift …

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Banned: Mobile & broadband mid-contract inflation price hikes, yet many’ll still pay more! 55:59

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Martin and Adrian talk about new rules that stop surprise price increases in the middle of your contract. Plus how to get the best price on your broadband and where to look for brilliant mobile deals. Plus you share your budgeting tips – and Adrian faces a special wifi Mastermind question. Email [email protected] if you want to get in to…

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Mailbag #10: Simplifying Life, Parenting Lessons, Childcare Hacks, Family Travel Tips and More 1:05:32

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#211: Chris and Amy answer questions on parenting, including planning for a baby, childcare, schooling, parenting strategies, travel with kids, managing screen time, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/parenting-childcare-ama Partner Deals Cultural Care: Get $250 off flexible childcare with international au pairs NetSuite: …

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Urgent: beat the energy bills rip off! Are joint accounts worth it, and what’s the best? 1:09:19

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After last week’s cold snap, Martin shares his best tips on how to save money on your energy bills, including whether or not it’s worth fixing. In “Tell Us” this week, Martin finds out how people are managing their household finances as well as recommending the best joint accounts. And it’s another round of Mastermind for Adrian, quizzing his knowl…

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Top 10 Takeaways from 2024 34:39

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#210: Chris shares his top 10 takeaways from over 60 episodes released in 2024, providing impactful insights to optimize investments, master the art of travel, cultivate lasting habits, improve health and relationships, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/top-takeaways-2024-money-travel-life Partner Deals Stable: 50% off yo…

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Get travel insurance ASAP or it can be disastrous: when to get it, how to choose, pre-existing conditions & more 1:02:54

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Martin looks at the dos and don’t of getting the best travel insurance deal, plus are cats legally different to dogs? Have energy bills really risen every year, LISAs for retirement, no fault car insurance claims, car hire abroad and more… To get in touch with the podcast, email [email protected].…

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5 Resets to Reduce Stress and Burnout with Dr. Aditi Nerurkar 52:42

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#209: Science-backed strategies to manage stress, build resilience, and reclaim your energy. Harvard physician and stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar shares how to recognize stress and distinguish between healthy and unhealthy stress and her five-reset approach to rewire the brain and body for less stress and burnout. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a Harvard-…

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7 Questions to Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet 1:00:32

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#208: Learn the 7-step framework for a personal annual review that will help you reflect on last year and plan to make this year your best one yet. Together with Sahil Bloom, we discuss insights for setting meaningful goals across personal growth, relationships, and career, along with tactics to track progress and improve next year’s review. Sahil …

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15 Tactics to Break Free from Distraction with Nate Klemp 51:36

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#207: Actionable strategies to overcome distraction and reclaim your focus with insights from Nate Klemp. He addresses the negative impact of screen addiction on mental health and shares practical tactics for reducing distractions. We also explore how cultivating openness and curiosity can strengthen relationships and help combat polarization. Nate…

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A festive special showcasing some of the best advice of 2024 1:01:41

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A look back at what you need to know about mortgages and how to save as a first-time buyer.A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5 and another one that got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet.Also a Mastermind looking at car insurance.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A Tell-Us your to need knows special: Inheritance tax, Pension savings, debt pecking order, life insurance, compound interest. 48:48

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Martin answers your Money Saving and financial questions on topics such as inheritance tax, how much to have in your pension, debt pay off pecking order, life insurance, how interest payments work, cash ISA rules, car finance and even the tax arrangements of Father Christmas. There is also a Mastermind looking at credit card interest repayment.…

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The Gold Market: Strategies for Investing and Reselling with Trey Benedict 52:55

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#206: Discover to secrets of gold investing, reselling, profiting and more with Trey Benedict. Learn the history of the gold market, how gold is valued, where to find opportunities for investing and reselling gold, the differences between the bullion and collector market, tips to avoid scams and so much more. Trey Benedict is the CEO and Co-Founder…

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Ofgem special: Why are UK energy prices so high? We ask the regulator’s boss that and more! 1:05:17

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Martin interviews Jonathan Brearley - the CEO of Great Britain's energy regulator OFGEM. Tell Us is all about your pocket money rules. Mastermind this week looks at your right to return gifts. Plus advice on the best tactics for Scrabble and tips on train ticket refunds and car finance.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Building Better Habits, Strengthening Relationships, and More Listener Q&A with Chris and Amy 57:18

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#205: Chris and Amy answer listener questions around life and relationships, from creating better routines and setting boundaries to navigating family dynamics and planning creative date nights. They also discuss leveraging assistants, credit card strategies, and more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/ama-with-amy-life-relationshi…