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The Martin Lewis Podcast

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

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27:09

Question Time: Will ISA changes hit what I’ve saved?...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/11/03

In this week’s Question Time, Martin answers your questions about absolutely anything and everything – including: Will the predicted budget ISA changes affect me? Should I give my eight-year-old a credit card? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Can a car finance claim jeopardise my current car finance agreement? How does the marriage tax allowance work? Plus, what did Martin have for his tea last night?If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in

59:32

Martin v Ofgem boss: Why are energy bills so high (is...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/30

It’s Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It’s a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than they promised, and what you should do if you’re affected.If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your

32:38

Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/20

In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything within reason. Including: is it worth fixing energy for longer than a year?; are app-based savings accounts worth it?, plus the producer asks him for broadcasting tips! Send an email to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk to suggest your question.

62:48

Free £400 for switching bank! Was Uni worth it? Cash...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/16

Martin Lewis takes you through the seven banks willing to pay you to switch, what it means for your credit score, joint bank accounts, overdrafts and how some make £1,000s doing it. Plus, you tell us if university was worth it. We discuss rumours that the Chancellor may cut the cash ISA limit, plus an update on car finance misselling.You can get in touch with the team by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk – make sure to send in your burning questions and any successes you’ve had following

27:09

Question Time: Is cash king? Should you keep some...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/13

In our weekly Question Time, you ask Martin questions on anything and everything, and he does his best to answer them. This week: if I have a lot of credit cards, should I cancel any unused ones? Should I keep my mortgage debt or pay it off? Is Martin working out? A double helping of student finance, and more!If you’ve got a question for Martin, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk, and it could be in the podcast!

58:32

14 million to get mis-sold car finance compensation!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Martin Lewis takes you through the mis-selling of car finance after the regulator launched its plans for a mass £8.2bn redress scheme – where 14 million people could get compensation. He explains why it’s being paid, how much you could get, if you could get it, what you need to do to get it, should you go to court, can you claim for deceased relatives, and loads more.If you’ve got a burning question for Martin’s Question Time podcast, send an email to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk - it can be

42:20

Energy Question Time: Is it time to fix? (spoiler:...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/10/02

With the energy price cap rising 2%, and predicted to remain high for the next year, Martin Lewis answers your questions on how you can save £100s a year on home energy bills. Including new low standing charges tariffs, smart meter issues, why fixing now works and loads more...Send in your questions for future Question Time podcasts by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

30:29

Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has my home insurance doubled? And Martin's Mick Jagger history!Martin explains why pensions offer the biggest savings, why you must pay off credit cards IN FULL, and recounts the time he tried to convince Mick Jagger to finish his finance and accounting degree. Our Q&A podcast choose the issues and Martin provides the answers. Share your questions and tips by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

63:58

Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by accident!You can get in touch with the team by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk – make sure to send in your burning questions and any successes

23:15

Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Martin Lewis answers your questions on absolutely anything and everything (within reason!), including how to get energy credit back, student loan interest rates, should you be investing in gold, and is overpaying your mortgage worth it?You can get in touch with the team by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk – make sure to send in your burning questions and any successes you’ve had following Martin’s advice!

74:18

Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important)...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Martin Lewis tackles wills and power of attorney with Melinda Giles, Member of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee, and Austin Lafferty, member of the Council of the Law Society of Scotland. Plus, Mastermind is all about your credit file.You can email the podcast team at MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

26:42

Question Time: Cutting Credit Card Debt, Scrapping...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/15

In this Question Time podcast Martin answers your questions on credit scores, scrapping the state pension, cutting the cost of credit card debt and the car finance compensation scheme, plus loads more.

66:24

The Top Children’s Savings & Investment Accounts |...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Martin Lewis has everything you need to know about children’s saving and investing, including Junior ISAs, Child Trust Funds, top savings, Premium Bonds and even children’s pensions. Plus, an update on the car finance mis-selling saga, an update on Lifetime ISAs, you tell us when you’ve felt the richest, and this week’s Mastermind is on personal loans.

63:26

Beat the energy price hike, flight delay compo, and...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Martin has everything you need to know to keep your bills down ahead of the energy price cap going up in October. Also in the podcast: what to do if you’ve had a flight delayed in the past six years, you tell us the best quid you’ve spent in the last five years, and Mastermind was all about Capital Gains Tax – have you heard of the ‘Bed & Breakfast’ rule?

43:22

A Savings and Investment Special!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/08/28

In this savings and investment special, Martin speaks with two professional investment advisers. Plus, his beginner’s guide to savings and how to maximise your interest.

40:00

A Bills Special!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/08/21

In this Bills Special, Martin goes through everything you need to know about Council Tax, including how to check and challenge your band. Plus, his four easy steps to help reduce your mobile phone bill.

55:11

An Energy Special!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In this Energy Special, Martin asks the boss of Ofgem why we pay more in the UK. Plus, he questions the boss of Octopus Energy about prices, smart meters and more.

40:26

A Holiday Special!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/08/07

In this Holiday Special, Martin goes through his top holiday hacks, including his car hire and insurance tips, and the cheapest ways to spend abroad. Plus, how to make sure your passport and GHIC is ready for your travels!

16:12

Car Finance Compensation Special

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/08/02

Martin gives his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling on car finance agreements. He explains why the scope for compensation has been reduced, who might still be eligible, and why it's important that potential claimants do nothing...for now.

57:23

Car Finance Agreements Update & Ask Martin ANYTHING!

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, Martin gives an update on the ongoing car financing agreements case going through the Supreme Court. He also answers your questions on absolutely anything, including how much to save for your kids to go to university, buying vs renting, and… is Martin getting into politics?

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