The Martin Lewis Podcast

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.

Martin Lewis looks at how to save as a first time buyer. Lifetime ISAs can get you up to £1,000 a year free from the state towards your deposit, but Martin says some “shouldn’t bother”. Martin explains why almost everyone who hits 18 should put a pound in one right now. We look at Smart Meters… and it’s less than 100 days to Christmas… so the ‘Tell Us’ is all about your past Christmas financial pr...

On this week’s podcast Martin gives his energy tips ahead of the energy price cap on 1 October. Listeners TELL US about their stock of old stamps that they’re still using ahead of the 22% increase in the cost of standard first-class stamps on 7 October. And Adrian Chiles attempts his first ever Mastermind – will he have beginners luck?

Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. Martin explains all you need to know about student finance, what you could be entitled to, and how much you will pay back. We also hear our listeners’ best budget wedding stories.

Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. Before the general election Martin and Polly Mackenzie rated listener’s ideas for money related improvements to the law.

Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. He explains to Nick Eardley the smart way to spend abroad plus tips on making sure you’re on top of passports, car hire, EHIC’s and GHIC’s.

Martin’s off air for the next few weeks so it’s a chance to revisit some of the best bits of the year so far. He explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension and why it can be so lucrative. TELL US is about when listeners actually prefer the cheaper option, from sausage rolls to bog rolls.

Martin Lewis explains the childcare help you are entitled to with nearly a million parents paying for childcare, whether just in the summer or all year round, and missing out on thousands of pounds of help. This weeks Tell Us: Your questions on if savings boost your credit score? Is it time to fix energy? Should you pay off your mortgage or save? and lots more. It's our first ever Mastermind Head...

Martin Lewis explains car finance reclaiming with the deadline just 10 weeks away. The Tell Us this week is about financial disagreements you have with your partner and how did you resolve it, or are you still trying? At the end we also look at how to beat the £100 rises coming on water bills.

Martin Lewis explains how you can claim back the money if you have accidentally overpaid your student loan. Martin also looks at the list of the top 20 celebs used by scammers and Tell Us this week is all about if you charge your adult children rent for living in the family home.

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis’ Podcast: Where Martin asks specialists your questions.

Martin Lewis explains all you need to know about student finance, what you could be entitled to, and how much you will pay back. Martin is joined by a prospective university student and parents concerned about funding their children through university. We also look at consumer rights - can online shops refuse returns? AND in Mastermind this week a listener takes on a question all about Lifetime IS...

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis’ Podcast: Where Martin asks specialists your questions.

Martin explains energy meter reading week – key info for everyone who pays energy bills by direct debit, and some on prepay. The big subject, how to boost your savings. There are five key accounts you need to know about from top cash ISAs, top easy access, the savings account that gives you a 50% boost, and a special deal for Nationwide customer. Plus caller Carly asks about getting a Lifetime ISA...

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis’ Podcast: Where Martin asks specialists your questions.

Martin with a special episode looking at new lower standing charge tariff from EDF, everything you need to know about travel finance – from insurance to car hire - and a ‘Tell Us’ analysing some common financial misunderstandings.

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis’ Podcast: Where Martin asks specialists your questions

Martin explains everything you need to know about credit cards, tips on the best buy easy access accounts (one is normal savings, one is a cash ISA) and hotel and flight booking advice in the Tell Us.

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis’ Podcast: Where Martin asks specialists your questions.

Martin explains if you have to pay tax on your pension. Banks which are currently willing to pay you to switch, just six weeks ago there were none, so this is a lucrative time to look at your banking. And we hear your budget wedding stories, explaining how to keep the cost down.

It’s a bonus mini episode as Martin explains what the newly announced Ofgem energy price cap for July means for you – and why there could be bad news in store for October.

Martin looks at the cheapest ways to spend money abroad, reflects on the impact of the fall in inflation and discusses the quarterly energy price cap update. And you ‘Tell Us’ when you’ve complained and won. This episode was recorded on lunchtime on 22nd May 2024 – shortly before the General Election date was confirmed.

Martin hears your ‘money-festo’ ideas – if you could change one consumer law or rule, what would it be – and why? He and Nihal are joined by former government adviser and policy expert Polly MacKenzie – to assess how practical the suggestions are – as our very own “Polly-filter”. Could we regulate shrinkflation, give parents that chance to book term-time holidays, offer tax-cuts for downsizers, or...

On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension and why it is one of the most lucrative things many can do with their money. TELL US is about if listeners have ever taken money from their childrens accounts to help the household finance, or broken their piggybanks. Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and...

This week on the podcast, Martin has a message for people entitled to PIP who might be worried about potential reforms to these payments. You ‘Tell Us’ the best financial advice you’ve received from your parents and grandparents. And finally, there are some new energy fixes to take advantage of - and they’re below the price cap. Martin also shares with us what it was really like hosting Have I Got...