The Martin Lewis Podcast

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

Radio 5 Live,229 episodes

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What’s going to happen to interest rates? And what it means for mortgages, savings & more!
What’s next for interest rates and, more importantly, what does it mean for your money?
24 Sep 2026,67 mins
Question Time: My energy’s fixed: refix early to beat hikes? Will our wedding hit our mortgage? How to switch joint savings?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
22 Sep 2026,54 mins
Mini pod: Is now the time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents? With 100 days to go, Martin’s top tips to ease costs & stress
Martin’s top tips to help you save money and ease your Christmas stress
18 Sep 2026,27 mins
Question Time: Is it time to become a stoozer? I halved my car insurance by timing quotes! Rights if buying secondhand?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
14 Sep 2026,46 mins
Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more
Martin on everything you've ever wanted to know about putting money aside for under-18s.
10 Sep 2026,70 mins
Question Time: Am I short-changing my kids’ savings? How to stop loans for gambling addict? Does Section 75 work with vouchers?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
07 Sep 2026,50 mins
Time to save for kids’ uni? Time to refix your energy tariff? Plus more back-to-reality issues
The cost of university, compensation for delayed flights and the Energy Price Cap rising.
03 Sep 2026,64 mins
Best bits: Inheritance tax masterclass
Martin explains Inheritance Tax and how much you can leave before its taxed.
31 Aug 2026,54 mins
URGENT Energy price cap update: everything you need to know to beat the increase!
Martin Lewis has everything you need to know about the energy price cap rise in October.
26 Aug 2026,15 mins
Best of Question Time: How do I escape a joint account? Save hard, or spend more on my family? Top tips for beginner investors
Martin Lewis answers your financial questions in a best of his Question Time podcast.
21 Aug 2026,42 mins
Best bits: How to check if you’re paying too much council tax
See how to check, challenge your banding and possibly get a rebate of £1000s.
13 Aug 2026,42 mins
Best of Question Time: Is 15% of my salary going in a pension enough? I'm finally debt free, what now? What should we call you?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
06 Aug 2026,35 mins
Question Time: Can AI improve my finances? Could clearing our mortgage hurt our credit score? Old paperwork boosted my pension!
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
27 Jul 2026,45 mins
What is it you just don’t get about money? Beginners guide to pensions, energy, credit cards, return rights and far more
Martin goes back to basics on the financial concepts you have always found confusing.
23 Jul 2026,66 mins
Question Time: What money mistakes do married couples make? Can we afford to upsize? How do you repay two student loans?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
20 Jul 2026,52 mins
“I Don’t Get Money!” Back-to-basics special on pensions, savings, car insurance, energy and more
Martin goes back to basics on the financial concepts you have always found confusing.
16 Jul 2026,40 mins
Question Time: Overpay mortgage with savings? Can bank switching kill a credit score? How do I find my husband’s lost pensions?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
13 Jul 2026,41 mins
Make £1,000s from switching bank? | Will government back track on Plan 2 Student Loan hike
Martin Lewis on the best bank account for you and Plan 2 Student Loans.
09 Jul 2026,67 mins
Question time: Will new ISA rules ruin my wedding savings? | Martin, you helped me find love! | Can I fix on a prepay meter?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
06 Jul 2026,45 mins
The Packing Pod! Cut out hidden holiday costs: foreign exchange, insurance, travelling with kids & more
In this holiday special, Martin goes through his top holiday hacks.
02 Jul 2026,75 mins
Question Time: Is saving 15% of my salary into my pension enough? How long do I keep financial docs? ISA rules when I die?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
29 Jun 2026,40 mins
The huge new ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained | Flight crew secrets
Martin’s deep dive into first-time buyer savings and Shares ISA rules.
25 Jun 2026,65 mins
Question Time: Are we failures for not owning a home? Is the LISA still due to be replaced? Car finance claim success!
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
22 Jun 2026,58 mins
How it pays to be nice! The top ten big firms to haggle with and their call centre secrets
Plus, will energy bills now fall?
18 Jun 2026,57 mins
Question Time: Pay off my Student Loan with a 0% card? Shift kids cash ISA to shares? Success: ‘Saved £500 on breakdown cover!’
Martin talks about student loan repayment, saving for multiple children and energy prices.
15 Jun 2026,45 mins
Car finance payouts! Will it happen? Have you unknowingly signed up to a claims firm?
Martin explains on Car Finance Mis-selling, chargeback and Section 75 protections.
11 Jun 2026,48 mins
Question Time: Get life insurance young, as its cheaper? Keep my bank account but get switchers’ bonus? When to STOP investing?
Martin on life insurance in your 20s, navigating the tax system & investing timelines.
08 Jun 2026,46 mins
Why the Price Cap rise is voluntary! £87bn of lost pensions & accounts. Reclaim student loans
Martin explains what the future holds for your energy bills and how to reclaim lost money
04 Jun 2026,63 mins
Question Time: Cancel old credit cards? Martin: What 3 laws would you introduce? Pay v pensions?
Martin Lewis takes your questions on anything and everything (within reason!)
01 Jun 2026,32 mins
Big Energy Bill Hikes Coming: Should You Fix Now, Even If You’re Already Fixed?
Martin explains what the future holds for your energy bills
21 May 2026,59 mins