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We’re talking benefits. Turned down for Personal Independence Payment? Thousands of people are challenging benefit decisions at independent tribunals, and the majority are winning. We hear why so many initial PIP assessments are being overturned and what it could mean for you. Talking openly about debt. We meet the influencer behind 'Figuring out finances at 40' who's breaking the taboo around financial struggles. From revealing exactly how much debt she's in to documenting the mistakes she's made and the practical steps she's taking to get back on track. Could your holiday booking be too good to be true? A new investigation by consumer group Which? has raised serious questions about checks on Booking.com after researchers successfully created a fake holiday rental at one of Britain's most famous addresses: 10 Downing Street. So how easy is it for fraudulent listings to slip through the net, and what should travellers look out for? And if you’ve got a story or an experience you’d like to share, you can get in touch - just email cfb@bbc.co.uk
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