Podcast · 145 episodes
The Martin Lewis Podcast, page 3
by BBC Radio 5 Live · English
Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
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Question Time: Can I back-claim Child Benefit? Change broadband before April? Why does my 7% regular saver only pay 4%?Question Time: Can I back-claim Child Benefit? Change broadband before April? Why does my 7% regular saver only pay 4%?9 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 13 chapters
Inheritance tax masterclass: how much is due & smart ways to reduce it! Energy price spike – what it really meansInheritance Tax Masterclass: How Much is Due & Smart Ways to Reduce It! Energy Price Spike – What It Really Means5 Mar 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters
Question Time: Homeless to Homeowner- what next? Debt making me ill.. help! Save, or pay on 0% card? Close old accounts?In this episode, Martin Lewis addresses financial questions from listeners, offering advice on debt management, home ownership, financial planning, and more.2 Mar 2026 · 30 min · 11 chapters
ALL energy bills to fall | Plan 2 student loans | Retirement tipsIn this episode of *The Martin Lewis Podcast*, Martin Lewis discusses significant changes in energy bills set to take effect on April 1, provides insights into Plan 2 student loans amidst government…26 Feb 2026 · 52 min · 21 chapters
Question Time: Is my energy bill wrong? Do credit cards repay 0% debt first? Is your AI investment a scam?Martin Lewis answers financial questions, providing helpful money-saving tips.16 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Free money, £100s free insurance and more - all from switching bank accounts!In this episode, Martin Lewis discusses the benefits of switching bank accounts, potential financial incentives, and package bank accounts that offer various insurances.12 Feb 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 29 chapters
Question Time: How to escape a joint account? When not to claim child benefit? Who is Martin’s successor?In this episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin Lewis addresses various financial questions submitted by listeners.9 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Should you overpay your mortgage or save – and how to make it work? And no ‘no standing charges’ tariffsIn this episode of *The Martin Lewis Podcast*, Martin Lewis addresses common financial queries regarding mortgage overpayments and energy tariffs.5 Feb 2026 · 1 h · 30 chapters
Question Time: Best kids’ savings or investments? Pension at 50? Which mortgage to overpay? Snakes, or an angry gorilla?Question Time: Best kids’ savings or investments? Pension at 50? Which mortgage to overpay? Snakes, or an angry gorilla?2 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Plan 2 Student Loans Pod Extra: Stop the repayment freeze – and should you overpay?In this special extra episode, Martin Lewis discusses the impact of the UK government's decision to freeze the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans.30 Jan 2026 · 26 min · 8 chapters
New first-time buyer ISA: what happens to the LISA & Help to Buy ISA? Is AI good for consumers?New first-time buyer ISA: what happens to the LISA & Help to Buy ISA? Is AI good for consumers?29 Jan 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
Question Time: Help to Buy ISA v LISA? Sell shares each year to use Capital Gains allowance? Broken broadband compensationIn this episode, financial expert Martin Lewis addresses a range of listener questions, providing insights on various money-saving topics.26 Jan 2026 · 28 min · 6 chapters
Life lessons for all ages! A warning if you’ve booked a holiday, and no standing charge tariffs?In this episode, Martin Lewis shares valuable financial insights, offers life lessons, and provides updates on travel insurance and energy tariffs.22 Jan 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 32 chapters
Question Time: At last, I’m debt free - what now? Overpay my mortgage or invest? Do I need pay NI if I want to retire early?In this Question Time episode, Martin Lewis addresses various financial inquiries, including prioritizing savings, investments, overpaying a mortgage, and early retirement national insurance…19 Jan 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Everything you ever wanted to know about tax but were too afraid to ask!In this tax special episode, Martin Lewis provides answers to listeners' questions about various tax topics, including self-assessment, inheritance tax, and making tax digital, with the help of two…15 Jan 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 33 chapters
Question Time: Will my ex’s debt affect my credit score? Bridesmaid’s dress consumer rights? Credit card won’t give money backQuestion Time: Will my ex’s debt affect my credit score? Bridesmaid’s dress consumer rights? Credit card won’t give money back12 Jan 2026 · 33 min · 10 chapters
Debt Masterclass: Slash the cost of existing credit cards, overdrafts, loans, BNPL and moreDebt Masterclass: Slash the cost of existing credit cards, overdrafts, loans, BNPL and more8 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 25 chapters
Christmas Special: The best of Martin’s Money Mastermind!In this festive special episode of *The Martin Lewis Podcast*, Martin Lewis engages in a light-hearted yet informative quiz format called "Money Mastermind," where he tests Adrian's knowledge on…1 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 13 chapters
Christmas Special: The best of Question Time!In this special Christmas episode of *The Martin Lewis Podcast*, host Martin Lewis addresses a selection of popular financial questions posed by listeners in previous episodes.25 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Question Time: Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! And a warranty schmarranty winnerIn this episode, Martin Lewis highlights inspiring financial success stories from listeners, sharing their savings and tips on how others can replicate their achievements.22 Dec 2025 · 27 min
It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills?It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills?18 Dec 2025 · 1 h 3 min
Question Time: How to deal with mounting debt? What happens to ISAs when I die? Is student loan paid before or after tax?Question Time: How to deal with mounting debt? What happens to ISAs when I die? Is student loan paid before or after tax?15 Dec 2025 · 28 min
Everything you need to know about ISAs (Cash & Shares) - but were too afraid to ask!In this episode of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin Lewis delves into the intricacies of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), covering various types such as Cash ISAs, Stocks and Shares ISAs,…11 Dec 2025 · 1 h 7 min
Question Time: Can salary sacrifice cut student loan & savings tax cost? A Bridesmaid refund! And, state pension tax?Question Time: Can salary sacrifice cut student loan & savings tax cost? A Bridesmaid refund! And, state pension tax?8 Dec 2025 · 33 min