Martin's BlogIt’s not just MoneySaving (the rest of the site has that, it’s a place to muse on life, money, media, politics and more… Follow Martin: Related:Martins BioAbout the siteTeams Blog 03 MoneyUsing plastic overseas? Always PAY IN EUROS (even if it says 0% commission)Update 20 May 2025: I wrote this blog back in 2013, and uploaded a newer video in May 2022, so while the text is a little dated, and the rates in the video are slightly wrong, the logic is still exactly the same.20 May 2025 MoneyWhy the introduction of “Simple Financial Products” may do more harm than good26 March 2013 Just for Fun1 in 4 say they want me to be chancellor – do they hate me that much?18 March 2013 ConsumerA generation of Muslims not able to go to university?5 March 2013 Just for FunRead letters from blind children to Santa 20124 March 2013