Money Matters with Martin Lewis

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TV money guru Martin Lewis runs the consumer revenge website moneysavingexpert.com.

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THE MONEY FILE: Trim the pounds from your household bills

11:21am Monday 13th May 2013

Your starter for 10. Would you like to save some money? Sometimes cutting your bills isn’t about knowing the right answers, it's about asking the right questions. So let me run you through my money test. Answer each of the following questions – it could add £100s or £1000s to your pocket. · Has your home got more or the same number of bedrooms than people? If so, and you’re in England and Wales, check whether you can make big savings switching to a water meter (free to do, but not in Scotland). This is because water bills depend roughly on your home's value, while a meter's all about usage. This may be serious cash. As DenwantsJFT96 tweeted me: "Switched a few years back and now pay £45 a month less (that's £540 a year - ML). Plus it makes me more conscious of what I use. Fixed dripping tap." There’s a calculator to see if you can save at Ccwater.org.uk.

THE MONEY FILE: Stay warm but keep your brass in pocket

KEEP WARM FOR LESS: Following these tips can save you money this winter

11:40am Thursday 27th December 2012

WINTER isn’t good for your wallet. Whether it’s a crisp sunny day, or you’re knee deep in snow, the added chills mean bigger bills.

THE MONEY FILE: Sort debts now and use cards to your advantage

WATCH OUT: Don’t go mad on presents if you can’t afford it!

12:10pm Monday 10th December 2012

THE best time to put the brakes on with Christmas is before you crash into a brick wall.

THE MONEY FILE: Shop around on net for a thrifty Christmas

CHRISTMAS CHEER: If you are put off with trudging around the shops in the foul weather take up some of the hints of our expert to save time and money

3:05pm Monday 26th November 2012

It’s that dreaded time of year again, when many feel the need to trudge around the shops in the freezing cold, with heavy bags pulling shoulders out of their sockets.

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