

The Martin Lewis Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 50min
Can you reclaim PPI again & 1m+ owed money back on student loans
All former students with student loans should check if they can reclaim £100s or even £1,000s. Martin explains who is eligible and how to reclaim.Also PPI reclaiming is back. New legal action means you could you reclaim £1,000s (even if you were paid before) if you had a loan, credit card, car finance, catalogue debt etc. Listen to find out if you are eligible to reclaim and how to get the money if you are.

Oct 11, 2023 • 54min
Car insurance up 41% on average, home insurance too, how to beat the hikes
Martin discusses the rising costs of car and home insurance and provides tips on getting the best deals. He also emphasizes the need for financial education in schools. Other topics include strategies to reduce car insurance costs for young drivers, taking breaks from social media and work, rising insurance costs and tips for home and car insurance, playing a game called 'money mastermind,' and understanding the impact of minimum repayments on debt.

Oct 4, 2023 • 42min
Free Wills and a Brown Trouser phone in…
Learn how to get a free solicitor-drafted will and the importance of having power of attorney. Also, find out where to find cheap toys and makeup. Hear memorable stories of holding large amounts of cash and valuable items. Discover the benefits of having a will and a 'pariviturni' and learn about boosting state pension and refunding energy credit. Get advice on starting a pension late and finding the best rates for private pensions and annuities.

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Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 5min
Cut energy bills, fix savings and free Greggs
Learn about saving money on energy bills, opening fixed rate savings accounts, and obtaining free travel and breakdown insurance. Find out about meter reading tips and how to resolve smart meter problems. Explore the importance of critical illness and income protection insurance, and discover strategies for boosting retirement savings. Hear discussions on women's state pension age and understanding credit files and scores. Plus, get tips on saving money and getting insurance.

Sep 20, 2023 • 55min
Teen money special: Lessons for everyone
Martin Lewis gives financial advice to teenagers and students, covering topics such as savings, inflation, credit cards. He discusses the importance of understanding student finance, hidden parental contribution for university funding, and the significance of saving money. The hosts also discuss legal rights for returning clothes and reflect on financial responsibility in a consumer society.

Sep 13, 2023 • 57min
Make £100s in time for Christmas, and state pension boosting
Learn how to save money for Christmas, boost your state pension, and hear strange stories about left-behind items. Get tips on cutting costs, making extra money, and early festive preparation. Avoid financial stress and debt during the holiday season. Hear about exclusive offers from Disney Plus and a new energy supplier. Discover unexpected finds in new properties and reminisce on childhood toys.

Sep 6, 2023 • 56min
Huge best buy savings, and are you due flight compo?
Martin is back to talk about the best savings accounts out there at the moment. Advice on how to get your money back if your flight is delayed or cancelled. And you ‘tell us’ your childhood money memories.01:36 Intro
09:07 Saving Accounts
16:20 Flight Compensation
44:10 Mastermind
49:37 Podcast Tips

Jul 19, 2023 • 58min
Are cash ISA’s ni-sa? & will lower inflation mean cheaper mortgages?
Martin explains why Inflation is down and whether mortgage rates will follow, why you should open or reopen a cash ISA and Mortgage Charter help, should you access it and how do you do it?PLUS what is a day?... (When you’re holiday roaming on your phone)

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Jul 13, 2023 • 37min
Top 10 holiday tips & energy switches are back
Martin Lewis gives you some top tips on how to save money when going on holiday. Energy switches are back - Martin talks you through all you need to know.Plus, you 'tell us' your experiences of living abroad and how it compares to life in the UK.

Jul 5, 2023 • 1h 5min
Uni costs to increase 50% – Everything you need to know
Martin Lewis explains all you need to know about student finance including the changes coming THIS September with a new plan (Plan 5)Martin is joined by three prospective university students from Westminster Kingsway College and parents concerned about funding their children through university. AND a warning for anybody on a fixed rate energy tariff as well as good news for First Direct customers. PLUS Martin is featured in Succession… sort of.