Will applying for a balance transfer credit card hurt my credit score?
 
This is just a snippet. Many fundamentally misunderstand Credit Scores and why in many ways they’re not that important. For why do watch the full The Martin Lewis Money Show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...

Credit scoring is all about behavioural prediction. A bit like when you lend someone money in a pub.

A quick video to explain the analogy Just a snippet of the full Martin Lewis Money Show on Credit Scoring (how it works, how to boost it, and more) on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...

O2's putting prices up more than it said it would when people signed up. It makes a mockery of Ofcom’s rules. You’ve a right to leave penalty free within 30 days of notification! Here’s how to save large!

For more watch the full Martin Lewis Money Show at ITVX

Unbeatable! Savings that gives you a 50% BOOST on what you put in! Can you get it?

Just one of scores of ways to boost your interest in the new episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast. Listen to it all on www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (+Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players)

Martin challenges FCA boss on why the poor interest on Car Finance Mis-selling redress, just Base Rate + 1%, NON-compounded. For full info watch the Car Finance mis-selling Martin Lewis Money Show at www.itv.com/watch/the-ma....

Free complaint tool here www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips/2025/11...

Should you put in a car finance mis-selling complaint now? 14m owed a typical £700.

A snippit of the full car finance mis-selling help Martin Lewis Money Show, watch at www.itv.com/watch/the-ma....

The free complaint tool is here… www.moneysavingexpert.com/tips/2025/11...

The biggest Q people want me to ask is 'why the hell do we pay more for energy than anyone else in Europe?'

A snip from full Martin v Ofgem boss new episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast. Listen to it all on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players.

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It’s a sweet spot for switching bank. A snippet of my “A free £400 for Christmas?” new episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast avail on bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... (+ Apple, Spotify & all usual pod players)

For full list of accounts see www.moneysavingexpert.com/banking/comp...

When you earn MORE by getting paid LESS interest.

There’s a hole in the tax system which has a bizarre effect…

Important info if you bought a car, motorbike or campervan on finance from April 2007 to Nov 2024.

A snippet from the new ‘car finance mis-selling everything you need to know' Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players.

17 year old: "Martin, what is a pension, and should I start thinking about one now?" My answer...

Watch the full The Martin Lewis Money Show Young Person’s Money special: www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...

Get off the energy Price Cap if you can, you’re ripping yourself off. A snippet from the new ‘Home Energy Bills Question Time’ Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players.

“Martin, should I pay my daughter’s tuition fees so she doesn’t need a loan?”

My answer… having already explained that the 1st priority is the ‘parental contribution’ for living costs.

Watch the full The Martin Lewis Money Show Young Person’s Money special on ITV X
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The govt should find 100 small things that piss people off & fix em, such as…

Ta to Politico for the vid, at its Labour fringe event, I explained that as big changes take time, govts should also have a team focused on small winnable change.

What little fixes'd you want?

The biggest misunderstanding about Student Loans... 

A snippet from the new ‘Should I take a student loan, the 5 things everyone needs to know’ Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., Apple, Spotify & all the usual pod players.

What’s the difference between a Will and a Power of Attorney?

Full help in the new ‘Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & even more important Power Of Attorney’ Martin Lewis Podcast available on BBC Sounds bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/..., Apple, Spotify & all the usual pods