The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

  • 11 minutes 59 seconds
    Bonus Mini-Pod: Energy Price Cap rise

    The energy regulator Ofgem has announced its next quarterly price cap will rise by Ā£21 for the average household. An increase of Ā£1.75 a month.

    The decision affects the bills of 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland.

    In this bonus episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin explains what it could mean for you.

    22 November 2024, 12:36 pm
  • 1 hour 18 minutes
    Savings Q&A ā€“ boost what you get | Is Black Friday a dud? | Acts of Financial Kindness | Energy Price Cap news

    Martin Lewis answers your questions about savings, covering everything from ISAs to everyday savers.

    Martin also answers the question: is Black Friday the real deal or just another dud?

    The listeners ā€˜Tell Usā€™ about their unrequested, unrequited acts of financial kindness.

    And thereā€™s a Mastermind looking at energy billsā€¦

    21 November 2024, 8:29 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Can you get Ā£100s student loans back? | Are Premium Bonds worth it? | Car Finance mis-selling update

    Martin Lewis asks are you one of over 1m who overpaid their student loan and can get it back?

    We are looking at the latest car finance update, which could double the number of people who are due a payout on their claims. The listeners ā€˜Tell Usā€™ about the best thing theyā€™ve learnt about money from work. And a Mastermind looking at premium bondsā€¦

    14 November 2024, 9:26 pm
  • 59 minutes 8 seconds
    Student finance debunked ā€“ tuition fee rises ā€“ is it worth it? | UK base rate cut (mortgage & savings)

    Martin Lewis takes you through the increase to tuition fees.

    Thereā€™s advice for students and those affected by the fall in interest rates.

    Tell Us is all about the most impulsive purchase youā€™ve made, and why you regret it.

    And thereā€™s a special Mastermind for Adrian concerning floral shirts.

    7 November 2024, 5:54 pm
  • 27 minutes 35 seconds
    Instant Budget reaction and analysis

    In a special episode, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He explains what the headline changes to national insurance, inheritance tax and minimum wage will mean for you ā€“ and dives into the detail of what wasnā€™t announced in the Commons to explore whatā€™s coming next on child benefit and stamp duty.

    30 October 2024, 4:57 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Marriage & Divorce: Benefits of Marriage | Are prenups worth it? | How to divorce cheaply| Splitting pensions, mortgages & more

    The ā€˜Not The Martin Lewis Podcastā€™ is back. Martin asks the experts about the topics that matter to you. This time around itā€™s all about marriage ā€“ and divorce. From pre-nuptial agreements to asset splitting, how to divorce cheaply andā€¦. are their benefits to getting married, when it comes to money?

    28 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 6 seconds
    6mth warning! For each Ā£825 or less you pay you could gain Ā£5,400+ by boosting your National Insurance years.

    On this weekā€™s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension. Tell Us is about what do you have in your house that you havenā€™t used in the last year? Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Adrian attempts another tricky Mastermind question.

    17 October 2024, 6:01 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Unpleasant issues help: Free Wills | Power of Attorney | Inheritance Tax and more

    Martin Lewis on why itā€™s financially crucial to prepare for death, divorce and dementia. Advice for those aged under 22, explaining their Child Trust Funds and how some may be able to access cash saved in them. A Tell Us about the most joy youā€™ve ever got from spending under Ā£5. And a Mastermind looking at car insurance.

    10 October 2024, 5:51 pm
  • 48 minutes 26 seconds
    Beat the 10% Energy Price Cap rise special ā€“ ā€œno one should stay on the Pants Capā€

    An Energy Price Cap special looking at why the energy price cap is rising when wholesale rates are dropping. Which type of tariff is right for you and how to lower your standing charges.

    1 October 2024, 5:16 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Mortgage Special: Time To Fix? Will Rates drop further? How to find top deals

    The main topic the week is everything you need to know about mortgages.

    There is also an update for savers and Martin explains a legal challenge to the UK and Scottish Governments' decision to cut the winter fuel payment.

    And the Tell Us got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet.

    26 September 2024, 4:51 pm
  • 1 hour 2 minutes
    Free cash for first time buyers | The real reason many smart meters donā€™t work | Money back on flights YOU cancelled

    Martin Lewis looks at how to save as a first time buyer. Lifetime ISAs can get you up to Ā£1,000 a year free from the state towards your deposit, but Martin says some ā€œshouldnā€™t botherā€. Martin explains why almost everyone who hits 18 should put a pound in one right now. We look at Smart Metersā€¦ and itā€™s less than 100 days to Christmasā€¦ so the ā€˜Tell Usā€™ is all about your past Christmas financial problems, so others can learn from them. And this weekā€™s Mastermind is an important listen for anyone whoā€™s had a flight cancelled on them - or cancelled it themselves - this summer or in years gone by.

    19 September 2024, 4:34 pm
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