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

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Martin answers your Money Saving and financial questions on topics such as inheritance tax, how much to have in your pension, debt pay off pecking order, life insurance, how interest payments work, cash ISA rules, car finance and even the tax arrangements of Father Christmas.There is also a Mastermind looking at credit card interest repayment.
Martin interviews Jonathan Brearley - the CEO of Great Britain's energy regulator OFGEM.Tell Us is all about your pocket money rules.Mastermind this week looks at your right to return gifts.Plus advice on the best tactics for Scrabble and tips on train ticket refunds and car finance.
Martin tells you how you can get banks to pay you to switch to their account.Plus the best way for parents and grandparents to save money for children.The Tell Us is about the best thing you’ve ever blagged.And Mastermind tackles the point in life an under 18 starts to pay tax on their earnings.
Martin tells you all about the money you might not know you’re entitled toPlus, is it worth looking at Black Friday deals on broadband?Listeners ‘Tell Us’ about when their children have impressed them with their financial know howAnd Mastermind tackles the thorny subject of which debt is the most expensive.Get in touch: email martinlewispodcast@bbc.co.uk
The Scams Epidemic: A Martin Lewis Podcast Special. Martin asks the experts about scams and speaks to a victim of a deepfake investment scam which manipulated Martin’s face. This special episode goes in depth on deepfake AI and other big scams, with tips on how to spot them, how to protect yourself and what to do if you think you are being scammed.In this special episode, you’ll hear from Chris Ainsley, Head of Fraud Risk Management at Santander, Commander Steve Clayman Head of Central Specialist Crime at the Metropolitan Police, Lindsey Fussell, Interim Group Director for Online Safety and former Group Director for Networks and Telecoms at Ofcom and Des Healey, a kitchen fitter from Brighton who was scammed out of £75k.
The energy regulator Ofgem has announced its next quarterly price cap will rise by £21 for the average household. An increase of £1.75 a month. The decision affects the bills of 27 million households in England, Wales and Scotland. In this bonus episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin explains what it could mean for you.
Martin Lewis answers your questions about savings, covering everything from ISAs to everyday savers. Martin also answers the question: is Black Friday the real deal or just another dud?The listeners ‘Tell Us’ about their unrequested, unrequited acts of financial kindness.And there’s a Mastermind looking at energy bills…
Martin Lewis asks are you one of over 1m who overpaid their student loan and can get it back? We are looking at the latest car finance update, which could double the number of people who are due a payout on their claims. The listeners ‘Tell Us’ about the best thing they’ve learnt about money from work. And a Mastermind looking at premium bonds…
Martin Lewis takes you through the increase to tuition fees.There’s advice for students and those affected by the fall in interest rates.Tell Us is all about the most impulsive purchase you’ve made, and why you regret it.And there’s a special Mastermind for Adrian concerning floral shirts.
In a special episode, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He explains what the headline changes to national insurance, inheritance tax and minimum wage will mean for you – and dives into the detail of what wasn’t announced in the Commons to explore what’s coming next on child benefit and stamp duty.
The ‘Not The Martin Lewis Podcast’ is back. Martin asks the experts about the topics that matter to you. This time around it’s all about marriage – and divorce. From pre-nuptial agreements to asset splitting, how to divorce cheaply and…. are their benefits to getting married, when it comes to money?
On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension. Tell Us is about what do you have in your house that you haven’t used in the last year? Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Adrian attempts another tricky Mastermind question.
Martin Lewis on why it’s financially crucial to prepare for death, divorce and dementia. Advice for those aged under 22, explaining their Child Trust Funds and how some may be able to access cash saved in them. A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5. And a Mastermind looking at car insurance.
An Energy Price Cap special looking at why the energy price cap is rising when wholesale rates are dropping. Which type of tariff is right for you and how to lower your standing charges.
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 problems, so others can learn from them. And this week’s Mastermind is an important listen for anyone who’s had a flight cancelled on them - or cancelled it themselves - this summer or in years gone by.
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.
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Graeme Thompson

this episode won't download

Oct 18th
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Kay Webber

unable to download this episode

Sep 15th
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RUTH LOADER

excellent advice thankyou so much !

Jul 23rd
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ID23775006

Latest episode is unlistenable from about 15 minutes in - same on Acast & BBC Sounds. Can you reupload. Thanks

Nov 4th
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Martin McBrearty

Great informative podcast as always. However, may I suggest that you include any notable websites in the "About This Episode" section please.

Feb 26th
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