The Martin Lewis Podcast

Martin Lewis live from LORDS! He responds to the Chancellor’s mortgage charter announcement and talks about what else the government could do to cut the cost of living. 4 ways you may be missing out on THOUSANDS of pounds!PLUS how to reduce your water bill and of course… many, many cricket puns.

Martin comes to the podcast straight from Number 11 after an emergency meeting with The Chancellor over mortgages. So Martin talks mortgages rates and whether you should overpay your mortgage with savings or extra cash AND some very important bonus travel tips if you’re planning a holiday abroad. PLUS Nihal throws a twist in the show with some Mastermind antics and you ‘tell us’ your favourite free activities to do with your kids over the summer.

Learn how to boost your state pension by paying up to £800 to get £6,000, as Martin shares success stories and tips. Test your knowledge in a high-stakes quiz challenge with Nihal. Plus, discover the benefits of high-interest savings accounts and compound interest calculations for maximizing savings.

Martin talks your through how to beat the current mortgage mayhem, with help from Andrew Montlake, Managing Director of the mortgage brokerage Coreco. Can you get a fix on your energy bills and should you? How to triple your Tesco Clubcard credit AND podcast exclusive tips to help drive down car insurance costs. PLUS You ‘tell us’ your tales of the financial kindness of strangers…

This week Martin talks you through everything you need to know about the latest energy price cap. What will you pay? How does it work? Are fixes coming back? Plus standing charges, switching and pre pay help!You ‘tell us’ how your energy usage has changed over the last two years.AND will Nihal finally get a Mastermind right, or will he go off the rails?

If you’re struggling to pay your rent, Martin shares his top tips. Plus how to check if you are due compensation from your energy firm and - is the energy price cap coming down in July? It’s National Numeracy Day too, so Martin explains why you should shy away from numbers. And you ‘tell us’ the WORST gifts you’ve been given…

Is your electricity and gas provider sitting on £100’s of YOUR money? Martin explains why May is the PERFECT TIME to get that money back! Have you been considering a 100% mortgage? Martin explores whether it could help you get on the property ladder. You ‘tell us’ your best birthday presents and Martin reveals Nihal’s ‘secret commercial venture’ in this weeks’ Mastermind. Plus FINALLY podcast producer Lillie-Mae gets an official nickname!

The Martin Lewis podcast is here and it’s an emotional one. As it is announced that the UK is to ban all cold calls selling financial products as part of a national crackdown on scams, Martin reveals that a relative of his was the victim of a scam call earlier this week – while he was in discussions with the government about the policy. Did you know 41% of crime in the UK is now fraud? Martin talks about how to keep yourself, and those you care about, safe.Plus how you can get cashback on purchases, as well as paying no fees abroad… and why you REALLY need to figure out if you, or someone you know might be eligible for pension credits. It’s a complex system but there’s an eligibility checker to see if you’re entitled to more – but you’ve only got till May 19th – so get your skates on.And this week’s Tell Us is all about the last time you used cash, and Nihal takes on Martin’s Money Mastermind one more time.PRODUCER: Susanne Courtney

With some uncertainty in the banking world, Martin talks you through how safe your savings are and how to make the most of the savings you have.Martin also answers your questions including ‘What is better: a Help to buy ISA or a Lifetime ISA?’ and ‘What should I do with my inheritance?’ and you ‘tell us’ about the strangest thing you’ve ever paid for… Plus some podcast exclusive tips on how to get a discounted family pass for National Trust sites and how you can get your hands on a free baked potato and beans!

The Martin Lewis Podcast is here - he tells you the ten things you MUST know about your pension, from how to find lost money in old pensions, to when you can opt in for extra pension contributions from your employer. PLUS when to ignore your warranty and still get what you want… Elsewhere in the podcast, Martin reacts to the latest inflation figures, you ‘tell us’ your summer holiday bargains and Martin is challenging YOU to come up with a nickname for new podcast producer Lillie-Mae…