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The Martin Lewis Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
148 episodes
3 days ago

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

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

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Episodes (20/148)
The Martin Lewis Podcast
Martin v Ofgem boss: Why are energy bills so high (is it green levies?) | Scrap standing charges | Is the Price Cap a rip-off?

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 question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk and you could be on the show!

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4 days ago
59 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I clear my student loan? Is a stoozer a loser?

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.

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2 weeks ago
32 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Free £400 for switching bank! Was Uni worth it? Cash ISAs to be cut

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 Martin’s advice

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Question Time: Is cash king? Should you keep some mortgage debt? Can I reclaim student loan taken off my bonus?

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!

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3 weeks ago
27 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
14 million to get mis-sold car finance compensation!

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 about absolutely anything you want, within reason!

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3 weeks ago
58 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Energy Question Time: Is it time to fix? (spoiler: YES!) How do I get my credit back? Are Smart Meters… not?

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.

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1 month ago
42 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has my home insurance doubled? And Martin's Mick Jagger history!

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.

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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance

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 you’ve had following Martin’s advice!

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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back?

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!

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1 month ago
23 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important) Power of Attorney

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.

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1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Question Time: Cutting Credit Card Debt, Scrapping the State Pension and more…

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.

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1 month ago
26 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
The Top Children’s Savings & Investment Accounts | Car Finance Mis-selling Update

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.

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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Beat the energy price hike, flight delay compo, and the £1 train!

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?

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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
A Savings and Investment Special!

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.

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2 months ago
43 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
A Bills Special!

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.

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2 months ago
40 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
An Energy Special!

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.

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2 months ago
55 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
A Holiday Special!

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!

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2 months ago
40 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Car Finance Compensation Special

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.

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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
Car Finance Agreements Update & Ask Martin ANYTHING!

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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3 months ago
57 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast
A beginner’s guide to savings & how to maximise your interest

After covering investment last episode, this time Martin gives a beginner’s guide to savings, including top savings, a 25% savings boost for first-time buyers, a Help to Save 50% boost, regular savings and more. Plus, a warning for women aged between 41 and 90 who’ve previously cared for someone. And you tell us your instruction vs destruction tales.

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3 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Martin Lewis Podcast

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