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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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71:54

Energy Price Cap Rise: what to do… and why we pay...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/02/27

The energy price cap, which determines prices for two-thirds of homes will rise by 6.4% in April… yet some people will see rises of up to 9%. In this pod Martin Lewis looks at what it means for you, and how do you beat it.Former head of strategy at BP, Professor Nick Butler - who is now visiting professor at the policy institute at Kings College London - explains why UK energy prices are so much higher than Europe, the problems with the way the price cap is set, and the impact of green energy on

46:47

Pensions Special: Double your investment, how to...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/02/13

A special podcast all about starting and saving in a pension, including the two pension superpowers that instantly double your investment. Martin is joined by Charlotte Jackson from Money Helper, the free and impartial service giving help with money and pensions. They explain how pensions actually work, and whether you should stay opted not your work place pension. Should you consolidate your pensions? How to start your first pension? Should you start a pension for your child? How to get totally

63:10

Car Insurance Prices DROPPING… a perverse warning |...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Martin explains why you should still shop around for the best deal, even if your car insurance renewal is lower than last year. Plus reaction to the interest rates cut, the latest on April's energy cap price change and you tell us what your job has taught you about money. To get in touch with the podcast email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

65:31

Holiday hacks: cheapest way to spend abroad, car...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/01/30

Martin gives you his holiday tips, everything from the cheapest way to spend abroad to how to maximise your annual leave.The Tell Us this week is all about things your children misunderstand / mis-assume about money.Martin also explains credit rating, how to cut your water bills and how to get £100 off your energy standing charges.To get in touch with the podcast, email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

55:59

Banned: Mobile & broadband mid-contract inflation...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Martin and Adrian talk about new rules that stop surprise price increases in the middle of your contract. Plus how to get the best price on your broadband and where to look for brilliant mobile deals. Plus you share your budgeting tips – and Adrian faces a special wifi Mastermind question. Email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk if you want to get in touch.

69:19

Urgent: beat the energy bills rip off! Are joint...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/01/16

After last week’s cold snap, Martin shares his best tips on how to save money on your energy bills, including whether or not it’s worth fixing. In “Tell Us” this week, Martin finds out how people are managing their household finances as well as recommending the best joint accounts. And it’s another round of Mastermind for Adrian, quizzing his knowledge on flight compensation schemes.

62:54

Get travel insurance ASAP or it can be disastrous:...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Martin looks at the dos and don’t of getting the best travel insurance deal, plus are cats legally different to dogs? Have energy bills really risen every year, LISAs for retirement, no fault car insurance claims, car hire abroad and more…To get in touch with the podcast, email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

61:41

A festive special showcasing some of the best advice...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/12/24

A look back at what you need to know about mortgages and how to save as a first-time buyer.A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5 and another one that got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet. Also a Mastermind looking at car insurance.

48:48

A Tell-Us your to need knows special: Inheritance...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Martin answers your Money Saving and financial questions on topics such as inheritance tax, how much to have in your pension, debt pay off pecking order, life insurance, how interest payments work, cash ISA rules, car finance and even the tax arrangements of Father Christmas.There is also a Mastermind looking at credit card interest repayment.

65:17

Ofgem special: Why are UK energy prices so high? We...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Martin interviews Jonathan Brearley - the CEO of Great Britain's energy regulator OFGEM.Tell Us is all about your pocket money rules.Mastermind this week looks at your right to return gifts.Plus advice on the best tactics for Scrabble and tips on train ticket refunds and car finance.

57:54

Top Children's Savings | Urgent free cash bank...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/12/05

Martin tells you how you can get banks to pay you to switch to their account.Plus the best way for parents and grandparents to save money for children.The Tell Us is about the best thing you’ve ever blagged.And Mastermind tackles the point in life an under 18 starts to pay tax on their earnings.

57:00

Are you missing out on £1,000s? If you’re married OR...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Martin tells you all about the money you might not know you’re entitled toPlus, is it worth looking at Black Friday deals on broadband?Listeners ‘Tell Us’ about when their children have impressed them with their financial know howAnd Mastermind tackles the thorny subject of which debt is the most expensive.Get in touch: email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk

88:45

The Scams Epidemic: A Martin Lewis Podcast Special

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/24

The Scams Epidemic: A Martin Lewis Podcast Special. Martin asks the experts about scams and speaks to a victim of a deepfake investment scam which manipulated Martin’s face. This special episode goes in depth on deepfake AI and other big scams, with tips on how to spot them, how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you are being scammed.In this special episode, you’ll hear from Chris Ainsley, Head of Fraud Risk Management at Santander, Commander Steve Clayman Head of Central Specialist

11:59

Bonus Mini-Pod: Energy Price Cap rise

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/22

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

78:38

Savings Q&A – boost what you get | Is Black Friday a...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/21

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 ‘Tell Us’ about their unrequested, unrequited acts of financial kindness.And there’s a Mastermind looking at energy bills…

65:24

Can you get £100s student loans back? | Are Premium...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/14

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 ‘Tell Us’ about the best thing they’ve learnt about money from work. And a Mastermind looking at premium bonds…

59:08

Student finance debunked – tuition fee rises – is it...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/11/07

Martin Lewis takes you through the increase to tuition fees.There’s advice for students and those affected by the fall in interest rates.Tell Us is all about the most impulsive purchase you’ve made, and why you regret it.And there’s a special Mastermind for Adrian concerning floral shirts.

27:35

Instant Budget reaction and analysis

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/10/30

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 – and dives into the detail of what wasn’t announced in the Commons to explore what’s coming next on child benefit and stamp duty.

66:21

Marriage & Divorce: Benefits of Marriage | Are...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/10/28

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis Podcast’ is back. Martin asks the experts about the topics that matter to you. This time around it’s all about marriage – and divorce. From pre-nuptial agreements to asset splitting, how to divorce cheaply and…. are their benefits to getting married, when it comes to money?

57:06

6mth warning! For each £825 or less you pay you could...

The Martin Lewis Podcast ·

2024/10/17

On this week’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 haven’t used in the last year? Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Adrian attempts another tricky Mastermind question.

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