Martin Lewis issues warning over buying Christmas presents early and online

Hull Live reports how viewers were quick to notice though that Martin sounded under the weather and began to fear for his health.

Martin Lewis appeared on the STV show, Lorraine, on Wednesday morning to offer more money-saving and consumer advice to viewers. In a segment that covered how thousands of women have been underpaid State Pension, the consumer champion encouraged everyone watching to check their entitlement as backdated payments could be worth a small fortune.

Manchester Evening News, Martin Lewis says they may be a risk not worth taking. He has already issued a stark warning to shoppers thinking about buying them for loved ones this Christmas.He says they must be avoided - especially in this uncertain climate.He said: "The biggest answer I can give is, and I've said this many times before but never has it been more pertinent - I am extremely anti gift cards."The simple fact is that first of all some of them date - so someone buys them for you and if you don't use them in two years they are not worth it."But more importantly, if the company goes bust they are worthless.

Martin Lewis is urging thousands of women in the UK to check their state pension payments. Appearing on ITV's Lorraine show, the finance journalist explained how many women could in fact be missing out on payments thanks to an “antiquated” set of rules which affect certain married women, widowed women and those who are divorced.

Martin Lewis has warned anybody with a mobile phone contract with Vodafone or Three to be vigilant, as the firms are getting ready to introduce steep price hikes next year.

MoneySavingExpert.com has issued an urgent warning to Vodafone and Three pay-monthly mobile or broadband customers who sign up to a new deal or upgrade their current contract. The mobile network giants are planning to introduce sharp price increases next year, after making changes to their terms and conditions.

MoneySavingExpert, he has revealed exactly how to use your central heating to get the best value out of it. "Having the heating on only when you need it is, in the long run, the best way to save energy, and therefore money," it explains."A timer's best as your thermostat turns your heating on and off to keep your home at the temperature you set."The advice continued: "The key thing to understand here is that it's all about the total amount of energy required to heat your home." According to experts at the Energy Saving Trust, the idea that it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day is a myth.

Echo. Mobile firms often increase costs each year but  according to MSE, usually this is only in line with published inflation figures whereas now, the costs are much higher.

Facebook and WhatsApp.The MoneySavingExpert flagged up a post that warns against an “extremely sophisticated” scam involving banks.It warns of a message that says payment hasn’t been taken from a number of mobile phone networks, reports the Mirror.The apparent message is said to have a ‘click here’ link that will seemingly dry your bank account of money.It ends saying that the post has been ‘confirmed’ by Martin Lewis.But the money saving guru took to Twitter to deny any link to it and has dismissed the claims as ‘nonsense’.He wrote: “This viral scam alert’s nowt to do with me."I've NOT talked about it Always be scamaware, but this sounds nonsense."However, he did warn that it's not an excuse to relax about scams."If you do get scam

Mirror. "This viral scam alert's nowt to do with me," Martin Tweeted."I've NOT talked about it.

Martin Lewis to shoppers who have already bought Christmas presents. The money journalist appeared on ITV's This Morning, where he explained your rights for returning Christmas gifts that have been bought online.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to shoppers who have already bought any Christmas presents.The money journalist appeared on ITV's This Morning, where he explained your rights for returning Christmas gifts that have been bought online.Caller Ashton asked the finance expert: "With the current Covid lockdown restriction on retail it seems a lot of people are choosing to buy Christmas presents slightly early this year and online."As far as I'm aware you can't request a gift receipt online. What are our rights to return or exchanges for things that are unsuitable and have been purchased online?"Martin replied: "What a question.

Urgent action is needed to free about 250,000 "mortgage prisoners", according to consumer champion Martin Lewis.

Severely vulnerable people who have already redeemed points to use in Nectar's "double-up" deal now have longer to take advantage of the promotion, thanks to a campaign spearheaded by consumer expert Martin Lewis.

The No7 Cosmetics Star Gift contains:The consumer website warned that while Boots says there are good stock levels, the deal is limited to a certain number.

Martin Lewis, 48, revealed how Brits can save money on their household bills. Writing in his weekly Money Saving Expert newsletter, the guru shared advice on gas and electricity spendings.

Money Saving Expert has now pointed out that now is quite possibly the worst time to do it, the Mirror reports, as lockdown restrictions come into force.

Birmingham Live, the finance expert said customers should "apply now" and if they were to get the account now, it would lock in that rate for a whole year. Martin told Money Saving Expert: "If you’ve got an M&S bank account and you have savings, then open its account now.

mortgages, personal loans, credit cards and rent-to-own products will have more time to apply for payment holidays under new coronavirus support measures outlined by the  Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Martin Lewis explained the new “tick box proposals” on the latest episode of The Money Show Live.

Rishi Sunak confirmed that the UK Treasury will fund furlough wage payments if Nicola Sturgeon puts Scotland into stricter lockdowns this winter. In a major U-turn the Chancellor said that the furlough scheme can be extended across the whole UK or parts of it until next March - if needed.

Martin Lewis has warned people that Christmas is not an excuse to spend more money than you can afford and said it is just one day that can "ruin the new year".