The Martin Lewis Podcast

This week on the podcast - Martin shares his tips on how to reduce your mobile and broadband bills. Listeners who have worked in sales ‘Tell Us’ what steps to take to get the best deal as a consumer. And Martin shares what he told the Chancellor, in their meeting at Number 11 a couple of weeks ago.01’50 Tax self-assessment deadline 06’46 Slash mobile and broadband bills 20’07 Your questions answered on mobile and broadband bills 29’43 Tell Us: Tips from salespeople 32’22 Mastermind 38’43 More Tell Us 39’30 Your texts on self-assessment tax deadline 42’43 Martin’s money-saving tips 47’23 More Tell Us 52’16 What Martin spoke to the Chancellor about when he went to Downing Street

This week on the podcast, Martin breaks down the December inflation rise, and maps out how to potentially claim back motor finance. He also shares his advice on how to claim a bereavement payout if your partner died after 2001. Fans of the pod also ‘Tell Us’ their best UK haggling stories.01’44 Inflation 09’57 Motor finance 19’38 Bereavement payments 27’58 Tell Us: Haggling successes 38’39 Mastermind 47’40 More Tell Us 52’55 Martin’s podcast tips

Martin Lewis shares his visit to No. 11 Downing Street and his conversation with the Chancellor. Strategies for cutting credit card debt are discussed. Listeners share their financial tips. Other topics include ISAs, child benefit, inflation, managing debt, money-saving tips, cashback accounts, childcare support, and a Groupon cinema deal.

This is The Martin Lewis Podcast festive special, a compilation of some of the best Money Masterminds of the year. Regular listeners will know Martin quizzes 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake on his financial knowhow each week, so we’ve compiled some of the best for you lucky lucky podcast listeners to enjoy!

On this week’s episode, Martin gives listeners his advice on how to spot a scam and hears the terrible experience of ‘Lisa’, who was scammed by criminals using Martin’s name. Martin also has some energy saving deals to share, and answers more of your questions on personal finance.

Learn about the importance of wills and power of attorney. Get tips for getting the best service from call centers. Understand the significance of having a power of attorney. Discover the benefits of pension contributions and tax relief. Uncover secret tips shared by call center operatives. Explore the challenges and tips for working in a call center.

On this weeks podcast, Martin discusses the 5% energy price hike and gives his reaction to the Autumn Statement. Plus a surprise Mastermind appearance from a special guest!

Martin talks about how to get free flight upgrades and how to cut your credit card interest even if rejected for 0%. He also has tips on how you and a friend can ear £50 each for switching energy providers and the best way your kids can get an 'actual' letter from Santa this Christmas.02.36 Flight upgrades 05.10 Inflation rate 11.32 More flight upgrades 20.35 Credit card interest rates 36:00 Matin's tips on how you and a friend can make £50 by switching energy companies 37:28 Martin's tips on how your kids can get an 'actual' letter from Santa 39:54 More flight upgrades 44:12 Mastermind: how much interest can your children earn before it is taxable?

The podcast discusses the benefits and rules of using Lifetime ISAs for first-time homebuyers, compares payment methods for spending abroad, and shares heartwarming stories of exceptional customer service. It also provides tips on saving money and energy usage and highlights a deal on discounted Bailey's.

He also quizzes Nihal on where he is up to with making a will, and they discuss how to deal with financial anxiety. Plus, this week’s ‘Tell Us’ is all about acts of financial kindness.03:22 Nihal’s Will 13:30 Wallet Workout 27:10 Administration anxiety 43:50 Mastermind 50:30 Tips