The Martin Lewis Podcast

<p>Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.</p>

Question Time: Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! And a warranty schmarranty winner

In this special ‘Success Time’ edition of our Question Time podcast, this week is all about listeners who’ve saved. They tell us what they’ve done to save, and Martin explains how you can do the same! The successes this week include: a multi-bank switching success, getting a phone retailer to overturn its decision not to replace a faulty handset, and a success worth £100,000.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite film, what he carries with him wherever he goes, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-22
27:23

It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills?

Martin Lewis has a selection box of topics in this week’s podcast, including: the Bank of England has cut the base interest rate, what does it mean for your mortgage, savings, credit cards, and loans? It’s Love Actuarially as you tell us when you’ve received a random act of financial kindness. The government’s taking £150 off energy bills, so Martin explains how it will work – especially if you’re on a fix. Plus, Mastermind is all about representative APR, and should you open expensive Christmas presents early? If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite colour, if he can move his eyebrows independently or not, or have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-18
01:03:30

Question Time: How to deal with mounting debt? What happens to ISAs when I die? Is student loan paid before or after tax?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I deal with my mounting debt? Is student loan paid before or after tax (and should I set up a direct debit if I’m close to paying it off)? Can someone take over my ISA allowance when I die? Plus, we have a student loan success story, and just how does Martin manage to do 26,000 steps a day? If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite seaside town, if he’d ever go to space, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-15
27:54

Everything you need to know about ISAs (Cash & Shares) - but were too afraid to ask!

Martin Lewis tells you everything you need to know about ISAs - the Cash, Stocks and Shares, Help-to-Buy, and Lifetime varieties – as well as what ISA changes in the budget means for you. Martin talks about the government consultation on replacing the Lifetime ISA and tells you if it’s still worth it. Plus, you tell us your cheap Christmas magic tips, Mastermind is all about car insurance renewal, and do you know where your stopcock is? If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite font, what his go-to coffee order is, or have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-11
01:07:18

Question Time: Can salary sacrifice cut student loan & savings tax cost? A Bridesmaid refund! And, state pension tax?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: can using salary sacrifice allow me to cut the amount of student loan and savings tax I pay? How will not paying tax if you only get the state pension work in practice? Help, I’m about to turn 50! Is there anything I should do with my finances? Plus, we have a bridesmaid dress return success story (including how Martin helped them find love), and would Martin rather do Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? or Celebrity Traitors?If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite tube line, if he’s a snorer or not, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-08
33:19

Are Credit Scores real or nonsense? How to make yourself more attractive to lenders

Martin Lewis goes through everything you need to know about credit scores – including if they’re actually real. He also explains how you can make yourself appear more attractive to lenders, including the most important factors they look for. Plus, what the budget means for your energy bills, you Tell Us when you finally felt financially grown up, and Mastermind is all about when a direct debit isn’t actually a direct debit.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite motorway, what his skincare routine looks like, or have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-04
01:03:12

Question Time: Time to ditch Premium Bonds? Do student loans cost more for middle earners? Credit on a low income?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how does the ISA limit actually work, is the online safety act really working, how can I get credit on a low income, is it time to ditch premium bonds, do student loans cost more for middle earners, and when does savings interest actually count for tax purposes?If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite sandwich filling, how many sugars he has in his tea, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

12-01
30:48

Budget 2025: Instant reaction special!

In this special episode, Martin Lewis shares his initial reaction to Rachel Reeves' budget. He tells Matt Chorley about the measures that will have an impact on you - including Lifetime ISAs, salary sacrifice on pensions, state pension increase, student finance repayment thresholds, the two-child benefit limit, high income property surcharge, and electric vehicle surcharges.

11-26
27:43

Question Time: Time to stop using my LISA? Are cashback & switch bonuses taxable? Are investments protected up to £85,000?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on absolutely anything and everything, including: how to get hotel money back on flight cancellations, do investments have the same protection as savings if a provider goes bust, should I stop putting money in my LISA, and what’s his favourite type of music?If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite city, what he does in his spare time, or have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-24
29:10

Millions can now reclaim student loans! | Savings safety limit to rise | Will energy prices go up?

Martin goes through the four different reasons why many university leavers in their 20s, 30s and 40s may be able to get £100s or even £1000s of student loan money back. Plus, what’s likely to happen when the new energy price cap is announced this Friday, Martin goes over the now bigger protection for people’s savings, you tell us the cheapest item you’ve ever taken back to a store to complain about, and Martin’s Money Mastermind is all about retail gift aid.If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) – so if you’ve always wanted to know his favourite song, what he does in his spare time, or have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-20
55:38

Question Time: Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s uni? Do high interest savings beat cash ISAs?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how to open savings accounts with limited ID, is there a way to make more cash from ISA bonuses, can I end my broadband contract if I’m moving house and does Martin prefer spaghetti hoops, or alphabetti spaghetti? If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-17
27:22

A wallet workout to gain pounds! Earn £100s in minutes perusing your purse or (digital) wallet

Martin Lewis tells you how to speedily spot the best debit cards, credit cards, overdrafts, improve your driving licence, organ donor cards and more! Plus, new top savings, Martin’s meeting with the Chancellor, and success story on how to beat the O2 price-hike hike!If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-13
01:09:20

Question Time: Is paying via PayPal a bigger risk? How to do a budget? Has the government ever told Martin to stay schtum?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything, including: how to compare electric vehicle tariffs, why bank accounts lie, how an 18-year-old builds credit, and is your will invalid after you get married?If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-10
31:11

Martin’s Savings Interest Masterclass: increase what you earn by up to 50%!

Martin Lewis gives you his savings interest Masterclass, helping you maximise every penny. He covers cash ISAs, fixed savings, regular savers, putting money away for a home, how savings tax works, how safe savings are, and more! 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!

11-06
01:04:43

Question Time: Will ISA changes hit what I’ve saved? Safer to stick cash under the bed? A credit card for my eight-year-old?

In this week’s Question Time, Martin answers your questions about absolutely anything and everything – including: Will the predicted budget ISA changes affect me? Should I give my eight-year-old a credit card? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Can a car finance claim jeopardise my current car finance agreement? How does the marriage tax allowance work? Plus, what did Martin have for his tea last night?If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.

11-03
27:15

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!

10-30
59:38

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.

10-20
32:44

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

10-16
01:02:53

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!

10-13
27:15

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.This is an emerging situation so listen for updates future podcasts! 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!

10-09
58:37

Chad Rourke

Getting car finance doesn't have to drain your bank account if you understand how PCP actually works. Most folks think they need to finance the entire car value, but that's where they go wrong. The smart approach involves understanding that https://carplus.co.uk/car-finance/pcp/ focuses on depreciation costs rather than purchase price. Their example shows a £20,000 car losing £12,000 value over three years, meaning your monthly payments only cover that depreciation plus interest. With a £2,000 deposit, you're financing significantly less than traditional methods. Monthly payments stay lower because you're not paying for the guaranteed future value portion. When the contract ends, you decide whether to pay the £8,000 to own it, return it hassle free, or trade for something newer. Perfect for people who want predictable costs without ownership worries.

09-22 Reply

Graeme Thompson

this episode won't download

10-18 Reply

Kay Webber

unable to download this episode

09-15 Reply

RUTH LOADER

excellent advice thankyou so much !

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ID23775006

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

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