The Martin Lewis Podcast

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The Martin Lewis Podcast

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

  1. 2D AGO

    Martin Lewis speaks to Britain's biggest energy boss about prices, smart meters and more

    Martin Lewis puts YOUR questions to Greg Jackson, the boss of Britain’s biggest energy retailer Octopus. Smart meters, profits, standing charges & will prices EVER drop? Plus with energy prices going up by 6.4% next week, is now the time to fix? To get in touch, email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk.

    54 min

  2. MAR 20

    Beat the urgent ISA deadline – top cash ISAs for savers, stocks & shares for investing

    ISA ISA baby! Martin joins Adrian to answer all your questions on savings tax, Cash ISAs, Junior ISAs and more before the fast approaching deadline in April. Chartered Financial Planner Ed Marshall also joins Martin to help with stocks and shares ISAs. You tell us about your financial ‘light bulb’ moments. Plus Martin shares his thoughts on back-billing with MPs… find out why you might not have to pay for energy usage if its more than a year old. Get in touch with the podcast by emailing martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk

    1h 16m

  3. MAR 13

    Last Chance! Boost State Pension by £10,000s: a must listen if age 40 to 73

    Martin’s poorly, but he’s battled through the coughs and splutters because he’s adamant that YOU need to hear how you could boost your state pension by TENS of THOUSANDS of pounds. If you’re aged between 40 and 73 – it’s a must listen. It’s all about missing National Insurance years. Martin brings you a step-by-step guide and a full Q&A. It’s everything you need to know.

    1 hr

  4. MAR 6

    Savings Q&A special – ISAs, savings tax, pay off debt or save and more. Plus credit card beginners guide

    Martin answers a huge number of questions on savings, on how ISA’s work, where is a safe place to keep your money, the pros and cons of investing, should you be saving or paying off debt and far more. The podcast also covers lots of other subjects such as getting travel insurance for holidays booked a long time ahead, how credit cards really work, what to do if a car finance firm hasn’t replied to your reclaim complaint and more. This week’s Mastermind is all about if borrowing more means you actually pay less?

    58 min

  5. FEB 27

    Energy Price Cap Rise: what to do… and why we pay more than the rest of Europe

    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 our bills. Plus, a warning on pay-by-app, a pension-themed Mastermind, and the Tell Us is about the most shocking, horrifying, unexpected bill you’ve ever received. And there are tips on childcare costs and the scourge of council tax debt collection. There’s also urgent advice on how to cut the cost of train tickets, and what Martin told MPs this week about Lifetime ISAs.

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 13

    Pensions Special: Double your investment, how to start one, are workplace pensions good, consolidation & more

    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 to 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 impartial free guidance. Stakeholder pensions versus nest versus SIPPs? How much to save in your pension? If you want to hear more on pensions, then check out our special ‘Not The Martin Lewis Podcast’ episodes from July 2024 on this feed.

    47 min

  7. FEB 6

    Car Insurance Prices DROPPING… a perverse warning | Base rate cut help

    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.

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 30

    Holiday hacks: cheapest way to spend abroad, car hire, insurance, 18 days off for 9 days leave, passports, GHIC…

    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.

    1h 6m
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    Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

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    • Creator
      BBC Radio 5 Live
    • Years Active
      2012 - 2025
    • Episodes
      114
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      © (C) BBC 2025
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