Listen to 'The Martin Lewis Podcast'

Listen to 'The Martin Lewis Podcast'

Hear Martin's new podcast, which combines tips from his BBC Radio 5 Live show alongside Nihal Arthanayake, with extra tricks and inside information you won't find anywhere else. 
 

Budget special: energy, tax, childcare, pension and Help to Save

Released on 15 March 2023

This week's episode Budget special: energy, tax, childcare, pension and Help to Save, Martin Lewis reacts to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, including analysis of the extended free childcare, pension reforms, extended support for energy bills, prepayment energy charges and much, much more.

Elsewhere in the podcast, you Tell Us your top budgeting tips, how do you stick to a budget? Is it 'credit card in freezer' or spreadsheets? Plus Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind, and this week is quizzed on Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act.

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ISAs, ISAs, baby... cheap flights and pensions boost

Released on 8 March 2023

In this week's episode ISAs, ISAs, baby... cheap flights and pensions boost, Martin Lewis explains that interest rates are up, so ISAs are back for many, although you need to sort them by 5 April or sooner.

Elsewhere in the podcast, you Tell Us what’s the oldest, working object, you have in your home that you never use and Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind and this week, is quizzed on how much of your private or company pension you are allowed to leave to your spouse in your will.

Plus Martin’s podcast exclusive tips – including how to get cheap EasyJet flights and an update on ‘How to Turn £800 into £5,500’.

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Energy bill help, free wills and super service

Released on 1 March 2023

In this week's episode Energy bill help, free wills and super service, Martin Lewis explains why he has been urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to postpone the Energy Price Guarantee price rise (which is planned to rise by 20% from 1 April) – a plea now backed by more than 85 other organisations.

Elsewhere in the podcast, ‘Tell Us’ what is your best ever experience of customer service? When did a firm go above and beyond and who was it with? Did it make you more loyal in future?

Plus Martin’s podcast exclusive money-saving tips, including changes to app based Chase Bank and how to get a free solicitor-drafted will.

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Council tax, £1000s back? Money-piphany, energy bills

Released on 22 February 2023

In this week's episode Council tax, £1000s back? Money-piphany, energy bills, Martin Lewis talks you through how to check you're in the right council tax band and how to challenge it if you're not. Plus, he runs through the council tax discounts many people can apply for - that they may know nothing about.

Elsewhere in the podcast you Tell Us your best ‘Money-piphany’ - that moment when your eyes were opened to how something in debt or budgeting worked, which changed your approach to finances forever.

Plus Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind and is quizzed about who currently sets the overall maximum amount that most consumers in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.

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How to turn £800 into £5,500 - Part Two 

Released on 15 February 2023

In this week's episode How to turn £800 into £5,500 - Part Two, Martin Lewis follows up a podcast from November, with an urgent deadline everyone aged 45 to 70 needs to know about. It's all about topping up your state pension years and it could leave many £1,000s better off - but you need to do it by 5 April 2023. 

Martin explains how this scheme works, the successes and problems people who've topped up have encountered and answers your questions.

Plus, Martin calls on the government to postpone April's 20% energy bill hike.

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Beat water bill increases, student finance & biggest ever savings

Released on 8 February 2023

In this week's episode  Beat water bill increases, student finance & biggest ever savings Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, including several queries on upcoming changes to student finance, and updates us on cost-of-living payments for those in park homes or using heating oil or LPG

Plus, water bills could rise by 7.5% from April for households in England and Wales - the largest increase for nearly 20 years, so Martin shares how to save on this 'hidden' bill. 

Elsewhere, Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind and is quizzed about whether non-taxpayers get tax relief if they save into a pension. 

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Uni costs doubling, holiday must-dos and money fails

Released on 1 February 2023

In this week's episode Uni costs doubling, holiday must-dos and money fails, Martin discusses the seismic changes to university funding for English students coming in September, which will substantially increase the cost of higher education. 

Plus, You Tell Us your most embarrassing money fail, Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind and is quizzed on Section 75.

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Haggling help, LISAs, free cash for teens? And more…

Released on 25 January 2023

In this week's episode Haggling help, LISAs, free cash for teens? And more… Martin confirms broadband and mobile phone price hikes of 14% are coming in April, so for millions of those who are out of contract you can ditch and switch or haggle to get a cheaper price.

Plus, Martin demands reforms to rules and thresholds linked to Lifetime ISAs as he warns they could be costing first-time buyers. And in this week's 'tell us' Martin's asks for your best haggling stories; how much did you save, and what are your top haggling tips? 

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Underpaid cash ISAs, broadband hike & WHAT-ER saving

Released on 19 January 2023

In this week's episode Underpaid cash ISAs, broadband hike & WHAT-ER saving Martin explains why you could be missing out if you have a cash ISA, how to beat inflation when it comes to your mobile phone and broadband and why a water meter could save you money.

Plus this week's 'tell us' is about your positive money surprises, and bonus money saving tips that you can only hear on the podcast including student loan maintenance loans only increasing by 2.8% from September, and £15 off some season train tickets. 

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24,630 steps, sorting your debts, kid finance gurus and more

Released on 11 January 2023

In this week's episode 24,630 steps to sorting your debts, kid finance gurus and more Martin explains how you can cut down your debt to 0%, including overdrafts and credit cards.

In this week's "tell us" Martin asks how your kids have helped you with your finances, and in his Mastermind question with Nihal, Martin explains how you could boost your state pension by buying more National Insurance years.

Plus, this week podcast exclusive money-saving tips include how to save on cinema tickets.

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24,630 steps, sorting your debts, kid finance gurus and more

Released on 11 January 2023

In this week's episode 24,630 steps, sorting your debts, kid finance gurus and more Martin helps tackle your debts, including overdrafts and credit cards.

Plus in the Mastermind question with Nihal, Martin explains how you could buy extra national insurance years to top up your pension. And this week podcast exclusive money-saving tips include how to get cheap cinema tickets.

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Will energy prices rise or fall? 1p challenge and cash ISAs...

Released on 4 January 2023

In this week's episode Will energy prices rise or fall? 1p challenge and cash ISAs Martin talks through the new energy price rises and answers your financial questions including why are wholesale gas prices falling but bills aren’t? and what are my rights if my parcel isn’t delivered?

Plus, Martin explains if cash ISAs are still worth it or should you ditch. And this week podcast exclusive money-saving tips include an urgent warning to high earners and the self-employed, and a plea to anyone who pays for a NHS prescription.

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Consumer rights & wrongs, dictionary corner, advice to 18yr old self, plus what does inflation mean and why is it so high?.. 

Released on 14 December 2022

In this week's episode Consumer rights & wrongs, dictionary corner and advice to 18yr old self, plus what does inflation mean and why is it so high? Martin explains your Christmas shopping consumer rights, answers your financial questions including when the £200 heating oil/LPG payment will come, and has an urgent reminder for low cost pensioners to check if they're eligible for pension credit. Plus, Martin's podcast exclusive tip... where to get cheap 19p Christmas veg.   

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Energy cost cutting tips, mortgages and 7% savings 

Released on 7 December 2022

In this week's episode Energy cost cutting tips, mortgages and 7% savings, Martin shares his energy saving tips, and has an update on a mortgage summit he’s involved in with the Chancellor. Plus, Martin's podcast exclusive tip for savers.  

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How to turn £800 into £5,500

Released on 30 November 2022

In this week's episode How to turn £800 into £5,500, Martin has an urgent plea for those aged between 45 and 70. As you could be missing years off your state pension worth £1,000s, so check now. Elsewhere in the show, ‘Tell Us’ have you re-gifted gifts. What was it? Did it backfire? Plus Martin’s podcast exclusive money-saving tips and the cheapest shop to buy Baileys this week. 

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Online shopping hacks, Help to Save, energy newbies & more

Released on 23 November 2022

In this week's episode  What is Grey Friday? When is Cyber Monday? Martin reveals his online shopping hacks, plus his take on pre-Xmas, Boxing Day and January sales. He also answers listeners questions on Help-to-Save and energy bills. 

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Credit, Christmas and Jeremy Hunt’s Fiscal Drag Show

Released on 16 November 2022

In this week's episode 'Credit, Christmas and Jeremy Hunt’s Fiscal Drag Show', Martin has an urgent plea for anyone who can’t afford to clear their credit card debit: get a 0% balance transfer. Plus, how much of your Christmas shopping have you done? What did you buy and when did you start? Where to get a free letter from Santa and how to extend expiring Tesco Clubcard vouchers.

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Savings boost, Christmas pre-NUPPs & baboon bums

Released on 9 November 2022

In this week's episode 'Savings boost, Christmas pre-NUPPs & baboon bums', who gets the cost of living payment? When is the second cost of living payment? Martin has an urgent plea for anyone who hasn't received their £150 council tax, plus whether it's possible to cut back at Christmas, how to protect your savings from inflation and what to do if you have an order with Made.com.

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Preparing for death, divorce & dementia


Released on 2 November 2022

In this week's episode 'Preparing for death, divorce & dementia', hear Martin Lewis on why it’s financially crucial to prepare death, divorce and dementia. But don’t be down, there’s also advice on energy, cheap train travel and free beer.

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Energy bill help, free food, direct debit rights and more


Released on 19 October 2022

In this week's episode 'Energy bill help, free food, direct debit rights and more', Martin explains why inflation is so hard to fight and gives advice on how to make sure you're not overpaying you're energy direct debit.

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Mortgages: Stick or Twist?


Released on 12 October 2022

In this week's episode 'Mortgages: Stick or Twist', The Martin Lewis Podcast is here with a brand new sound. Martin talks mortgages as listeners ask if they should stick with a longer fix or take chance on variable rates, and has some special tips on how you mighty be able to top up your state pension. Plus how to get some extra cash in time for Christmas.

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