What’s the best way to stooze (pervert 0% cards to make money)? | Top savings for 17yr-old | Will I lose Child Benefit?

About this episode

Martin Lewis answers questions about stoozing, savings for teenagers, and Child Benefit eligibility.

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: an explainer on what the best way is to stooze - in other words, how to I get money from a 0% credit card to save it and maximise the gain. Martin answers a question about the best saving account options for a 17yr old. A caller asks if they will lose Child Benefit if they only earn over the limit for some of the year. Discover the advice Martin gives a parent who is nervous of giving their 18 year old a credit card for a first trip abroad. He also explains what alternatives are around. And finally, make sure you listen to the end to find out who, in the week of Martin’s birthday, we get as a surprise special guest last caller… If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite ice cream flavour, if he’s ever pondered the meaning of life, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

People in this episode

Host: Martin Lewis

Topics covered

• stoozing
• savings accounts
• Child Benefit
• credit cards
• financial advice

Keywords

• stooze
• 0% credit card
• savings for 17yr-old
• Child Benefit
• financial advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 5 Live

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