Interest: nominal vs real cost

Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by accident! 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!