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The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

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

231 episodes

Is it time to ditch your Premium Bonds? | Free Wills | How to lend to friends & family 1 Oct 2026 · 58 min Martin asks a big question: is it finally time to ditch Premium Bonds? They’re the UK’s most popular single form of savings, with more than £136 billion invested. The prizes are t…

Question Time: What should every teenager know about money? Time of use tariffs: still worth it? Stooze with other 0% finance? 28 Sept 2026 · 56 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: what should every teenager know about money? Martin has important answers that…

What’s going to happen to interest rates? And what it means for mortgages, savings & more! 24 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 8 min What’s next for interest rates and, more importantly, what does it mean for your money? Martin is joined by an economist to look ahead at where rates could be heading over the nex…

Question Time: My energy’s fixed: refix early to beat hikes? Will our wedding hit our mortgage? How to switch joint savings? 22 Sept 2026 · 54 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: my energy fix ends in December; with huge price rises coming, should I ditch it…

Mini pod: Is now the time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents? With 100 days to go, Martin’s top tips to ease costs & stress 18 Sept 2026 · 28 min In this mini ‘100 days to go until the big day’ episode, Martin Lewis gives you his top tips to help you save money and ease the stress around the cost of Christmas, including: ba…

Question Time: Is it time to become a stoozer? I halved my car insurance by timing quotes! Rights if buying secondhand? 14 Sept 2026 · 46 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: if I haven’t filled up my ISA from last year, can I add the remainder now? What…

Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more 10 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 10 min This episode is your complete guide to saving and investing for children. Martin Lewis is joined by an investment specialist to answer everything you've ever wanted to know about…

Question Time: Am I short-changing my kids’ savings? How to stop loans for gambling addict? Does Section 75 work with vouchers? 7 Sept 2026 · 51 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I get a PAC code when there's multiple numbers on my account? Will I be…

Time to save for kids’ uni? Time to refix your energy tariff? Plus more back-to-reality issues 3 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 5 min In this week's The Martin Lewis Podcast, it's Back to Life, Back to Reality as Martin returns with a pot pourri of essential September savings and money tips. From a crucial warni…

Best bits: Inheritance tax masterclass 31 Aug 2026 · 54 min This is a special best-of episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast, where Producer Simon has picked his favourite topics Martin has covered. Martin Lewis delves into one of the most ta…

URGENT Energy price cap update: everything you need to know to beat the increase! 26 Aug 2026 · 15 min With Ofgem announcing the energy price cap will rise by 4% in October, Martin Lewis has recorded a special urgent podcast to tell you everything you need to know to beat the price…

Best of Question Time: How do I escape a joint account? Save hard, or spend more on my family? Top tips for beginner investors 21 Aug 2026 · 42 min We have picked more of our favourite questions you’ve asked Martin for another special best-of episode of our Question Time podcast. In this edition: How do I escape a joint accou…

Best bits: How to check if you’re paying too much council tax 13 Aug 2026 · 42 min This is a special best-of episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast, where Producer Simon has picked his favourite topics Martin has covered. Martin Lewis tackles one of the household b…

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? 6 Aug 2026 · 36 min This is a special best-of episode of our Question Time podcast, where Matt has picked his favourite questions you’ve asked Martin, including: I’m 23 and saving 15% of my salary in…

Question Time: Can AI improve my finances? Could clearing our mortgage hurt our credit score? Old paperwork boosted my pension! 27 Jul 2026 · 46 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: can I use AI to improve my finances, and if so, what’s the best and safest way?…

What is it you just don’t get about money? Beginners guide to pensions, energy, credit cards, return rights and far more 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 6 min Part two of our ‘I don’t get money’ podcasts. Martin explains your consumer rights when returning purchases, including what protection you have when goods are faulty, bought onlin…

Question Time: What money mistakes do married couples make? Can we afford to upsize? How do you repay two student loans? 20 Jul 2026 · 52 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: what are the financial benefits of marriage? We want to upsize to a bigger hous…

“I Don’t Get Money!” Back-to-basics special on pensions, savings, car insurance, energy and more 16 Jul 2026 · 41 min In this special I Don’t Get Money edition of The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin goes right back to basics, tackling the financial concepts listeners have always found confusing but…

Question Time: Overpay mortgage with savings? Can bank switching kill a credit score? How do I find my husband’s lost pensions? 13 Jul 2026 · 42 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: is it worth overpaying my mortgage, and when’s the perfect time to do so? I’m w…

Make £1,000s from switching bank? | Will government back track on Plan 2 Student Loan hike 9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min This week on The Martin Lewis Podcast, is a bank account bonanza. Eight current accounts are now paying £175 or more to switch, and in some cases the rewards don't stop there. A n…

Question time: Will new ISA rules ruin my wedding savings? | Martin, you helped me find love! | Can I fix on a prepay meter? 6 Jul 2026 · 45 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: if I claim Marriage Allowance, will I have to do a tax return? My dad’s on a pr…

The Packing Pod! Cut out hidden holiday costs: foreign exchange, insurance, travelling with kids & more 2 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 15 min Martin is in full holiday mode – revealing everything you need to know right now to cut the cost of getting away. From the cheapest ways to spend overseas and avoiding costly curr…

Question Time: Is saving 15% of my salary into my pension enough? How long do I keep financial docs? ISA rules when I die? 29 Jun 2026 · 40 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: I’m 23 and saving 15% of my salary into my pension, is that enough? I’m startin…

The huge new ISA and Lifetime ISA changes explained | Flight crew secrets 25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 5 min In this week’s episode, there’s a deep dive into first-time buyer savings, with a special focus on Lifetime ISAs (LISAs) and the now-closed but still widely held Help to Buy ISAs.…

Question Time: Are we failures for not owning a home? Is the LISA still due to be replaced? Car finance claim success! 22 Jun 2026 · 59 min In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: we’re in our 40s, are we failures for not owning a house? Is anything happening…

How it pays to be nice! The top ten big firms to haggle with and their call centre secrets 18 Jun 2026 · 58 min Martin Lewis gives you his top ten list of big firms you can haggle with to get the best price on things like satellite TV, phone bills, breakdown cover, insurance, and loads more…

Question Time: Pay off my Student Loan with a 0% card? Shift kids cash ISA to shares? Success: ‘Saved £500 on breakdown cover!’ 15 Jun 2026 · 46 min In this episode, Martin is back answering your latest money dilemmas with a few surprises along the way. Should you pay off your student loan using a 0% credit card? Martin breaks…

Car finance payouts! Will it happen? Have you unknowingly signed up to a claims firm? 11 Jun 2026 · 48 min The Big Topic in this week’s episode, Martin Lewis explains the latest on Car Finance Mis-selling – what’s going on and why the wait? Martin unpacks it all, with up to 11 million…

Question Time: Get life insurance young, as its cheaper? Keep my bank account but get switchers’ bonus? When to STOP investing? 8 Jun 2026 · 46 min This week Martin tackles a packed agenda of your questions—ranging from savings decisions in your twenties to navigating the tax system, investing timelines, and even a light-hear…

Why the Price Cap rise is voluntary! £87bn of lost pensions & accounts. Reclaim student loans 4 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 4 min In this episode, Martin Lewis unpacks what’s really happening with energy prices and the energy price cap—what it means for your bills right now, what’s likely coming next, and th…