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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.
Teen money special: Lessons for everyone
Released on 20 September 2023
In this week's episode Teen money special: Lessons for everyone, Martin joins the 5live Teen 2023 Summit to give financial advice to teenagers and students, with a guide to savings, inflation, credit cards and money that apply to everyone.
This week's ‘tell us’ is 'what would you explain to your 16-year old about money?'
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Make £100s in time for Christmas, and state pension boosting
Released on 13 September 2023
In this week's episode Make £100s in time for Christmas, and state pension boosting, Martin isn't celebrating early, but preparing. He's here with his tips to reduce the financial and personal stresses of the big day and looks at the opportunities to make some more money to pay for it – and how to cut costs.
Plus, with the pensions 'triple lock' in the news again Martin explains how you could boost your state pension, and there's more than 800,000 people who could be missing out on extra pension credits.
This week's ‘tell us’ is the strangest things you found left behind when you moved in to a new home.
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Huge best buy savings, and are you due flight compo?
Released on 6 September 2023
In this week's episode Huge best buys savings, and are you due flight compo?, Martin explains why inflation is down and whether mortgage rates will follow, and why you should open or reopen a cash ISA. Plus, Mortgage Charter help, should you access it and how do you do it?
Also, in this week's mastermind... who can you complain to if your insurance claim is denied?
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Are cash ISA’s ni-sa? & will lower inflation mean cheaper mortgages?
Released on 19 July 2023
In this week's episode Are cash ISA’s nisa? & will lower inflation mean cheaper mortgages?, Martin explains why inflation is down and whether mortgage rates will follow, and why you should open or reopen a cash ISA. Plus, Mortgage Charter help, should you access it and how do you do it?
Also, in this week's mastermind... what is a day? (When you’re holiday roaming on your phone).
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Top 10 holiday tips & energy switches are back
Released on 13 July 2023
In this weeks episode Top 10 holiday tips & energy switches are back, Martin has 10 summer holiday tips to try and cut your costs whilst you're away.
Plus, is now the time to fix your energy tariff?
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Uni costs to increase 50% – Everything you need to know
Released on 5 July 2023
In this weeks episode Uni costs to increase 50% – Everything you need to know, Martin explains all you need to know about student finance including the changes coming THIS September with a new plan (Plan 5). He is joined by three prospective university students from Westminster Kingsway College and parents concerned about funding their children through university.
Plus, a warning for anybody on a fixed rate energy tariff, as well as good news for First Direct customers.
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Are you missing out on £100,000+? Meter reading week and Dead Ringers....
Released on 28 June 2023
In this weeks episode Are you missing out on £100,000+? Meter reading week and Dead Ringers, Martin Lewis is live from LORDS! He responds to the Chancellor’s mortgage charter announcement and talks about what else the Government could do to cut the cost of living.
Martin also shares four ways you may be missing out on thousands of pounds. Plus, how to reduce your water bills and of course… many, many cricket puns.
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My mortgage meet with the Chancellor, should you overpay? – and travel tips
Released on 21 June 2023
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Pay up to £800 get £6,000 – HUGE boost to your state pension.
Released on 14 June 2023
Plus, in Mastermind the stakes are higher than ever as Martin DOUBLES the points… will Nihal be able continue his winning streak under the pressure?
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Mortgage mayhem, energy fixes, car insurance & Tesco tips
Released on 7 June 2023
Plus, can you get a fix on your energy bills and should you? How to triple your Tesco Clubcard credit and podcast exclusive tips to help drive down car insurance costs.
Also, in this week's 'tell us’ your tales of the financial kindness of strangers…
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The Energy Price Cap decoded (& new 4.25% savings)…
Released on 25 May 2023
Plus there's a new 4.25% 'easy access' savings account. And you ‘tell us’ how your energy usage has changed over the last two years.
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Are you due new energy compensation? Plus renters rights (& wrongs)…
Released on 17 May 2023
It’s National Numeracy Day too, so Martin explains why you shouldn't shy away from numbers. And you ‘tell us’ the WORST gifts you’ve been given…
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How to check if you’re owed £100s of energy credit and are 100% mortgages good?
Released on 10 May 2023
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Scam-busters, the best debit card and is cash king?
Released on 3 May 2023
Plus, there is an urgent deadline for the nearly one million pensioner households missing out on vital help they're entitled to. You've only until 19 May to sign up for pension credit that'll trigger eligibility for the current £301 cost of living payment.
And this week’s Tell Us is all about the last time you used cash, and Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind one more time.
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Are your savings safe in the bank? (and paying to squeeze blackheads)
Released on 26 April 2023
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Are your savings safe in the bank? (and paying to squeeze blackheads)
Released on 26 April 2023
Martin also answers your questions including ‘What is better: a Help to buy ISA or a Lifetime ISA?’ and ‘What should I do with my inheritance?’ and you ‘tell us’ about the strangest thing you’ve ever paid for.
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10 ways to pimp your pension (& warranty schmarranty)
Released on 19 April 2023
PLUS when to ignore your warranty and still get what you want. Elsewhere in the podcast, Martin reacts to the latest inflation figures, you ‘tell us’ your summer holiday bargains and Martin is challenging YOU to come up with a nickname for new podcast producer Lillie-Mae…
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Finally you can fix your energy bill - but should you?
Released on 29 March 2023
Plus, you need to get a move on to claim hundreds of pounds back before the end of the tax year; including Marriage Tax Allowance and reclaiming tax on a PPI payout.
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How to beat April's 17% mobile and 14% broadband price hikes
Released on 22 March 2023
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Budget special: energy, tax, childcare, pension and Help to Save
Released on 15 March 2023
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
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Energy bill help, free wills and super service
Released on 1 March 2023
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?
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Council tax, £1000s back? Money-piphany, energy bills
Released on 22 February 2023
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
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
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Uni costs doubling, holiday must-dos and money fails
Released on 1 February 2023
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
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
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 "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
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
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
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Energy cost cutting tips, mortgages and 7% savings
Released on 7 December 2022
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Online shopping hacks, Help to Save, energy newbies & more
Released on 23 November 2022
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Credit, Christmas and Jeremy Hunt’s Fiscal Drag Show
Released on 16 November 2022
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Savings boost, Christmas pre-NUPPs & baboon bums
Released on 9 November 2022
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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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'Unfair' standing charges need to go: MPs back Martin's and MSE's calls for energy bill overhaul
23 September 2023Energy standing charges unfairly penalise households on lower incomes and those looking to cut their usage, a cross-party group of MPs have said in a new report published today. -
Martin Lewis: Urgent warning for savers as base rate held at 5.25%
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Martin Lewis: Are you an E.on customer? Here's an easy way to cut what you pay for energy
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NatWest and RBS to close at least 134 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023The NatWest Group will shut at least 143 of its bank branches throughout 2023 and 2024 following its latest announcement. -
Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds to close 35 more branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives
21 September 2023Bank of Scotland, Halifax and Lloyds, which are all part of the Lloyds Banking Group, have announced they'll close at least 35 more branches between them over the next 12 months.
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
11 September 2023Update September 2017: It’s eight years since I first braved this subject, expecting a snowstorm of protest. Instead, year after year more join in, like Julia who recently tweeted me, “@MartinSLewis, finally took your advice and told my family I can’t afford Christmas presents. What a weight off my mind. Thank you.” One year even the Archbishop of... -
Martin Lewis: Five things all new English university starters should know
4 September 2023The 2023 academic year is about to start, and it'll see the biggest shake-up to student finance in England for a decade. The changes are both subtle and massive. On the surface they look like a tweak, in practice they will increase the eventual cost of going to university by over 50% for many typical graduates.
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