On this week’s podcast Martin gives his tips on how we can make the most of the fall in the energy price cap that’s due to take effect on Monday 1st April. He also shares his thoughts on smart meters, following recent reports that many of them might be faulty. Martin also has banking tips for 16 and 17 year olds, as the financial year draws to a close.

This week on the podcast Martin gives his reaction to the 3.4% fall in the rate of inflation in the UK. He also revisits the topic of car finance reimbursement after more than 1.2 million people (and counting) try to make a claim, since he first spoke about this issue on the pod. You ‘Tell Us’ about the most expensive cash purchases you’ve made, and as always, Martin shares his latest money saving tips. 01’40 Inflation 04’27 EasyJet tip 08’42 Car finance reclaiming: what next 29’49 Tell Us: the most expensive thing you’ve paid for in cash 34’41 The starting savings rate of tax 38’14 Mastermind 46’50 Martin’s money-saving tips

It’s nearly April and the end of the tax year, so it’s time to maximise your Cash ISA allowance. In this week’s episode, Martin answers your questions on ISAs and LISAs. The Tell Us this week prompts listeners to get in touch about the most surprising questions their children have asked about money. And will Nihal break his Mastermind duck?

This week on the podcast, Martin has been doing some investigating – and millions of people are owed some serious cash in car finance repayments. He shares his step-by-step guide of how to find out if you're one of them. Martin has also been looking at whether you actually are being held in a queue when you call a customer service number. Plus, hear some of the money saving tips that listeners have picked up along the way, that might just help your wallet too. Martin Lewis is the founder of Money Saving Expert, but other sites exist.

On this week’s podcast, Martin talks about the importance of financial education in schools for young people, something he’s been campaigning on for a long time. Martin also reacts to the budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt which included a campaign win on Child Benefit, and cuts to National Insurance. He talks consumer rights and his experience with eBay telling him he should go to the manufacturer with a tech item he bought on the site that was faulty. And there’s a surprise guest in the Martin’s Mastermind chair.

In a shorter episode this week, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt – which included a campaign win on Child Benefit, and cuts to National Insurance. And there’s a surprise guest in the Martin’s Mastermind chair. 1’22 – National Insurance Cut 5’57 – Child Benefit 10’32 - Scrapping the fee on debt relief orders 11’56 - Increase in the time you can pay back a Universal Credit budgeting advance loan 14’29 – Lifetime ISAs 16’09 – Mastermind 23’51 – What Martin didn’t get to in the podcast

On this week’s podcast Martin reacts to last week’s announcement that the energy price cap is going down, listeners TELL US about their financial lightbulb moments, and Martin also gives an update on what you need to do next if you’ve recently sent off a letter to reclaim car finance. Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Gethin Jones attempts Mastermind for the first time.

This week on the podcast Martin shares his thoughts on whether you should fix or switch energy providers given a potential price cut may be on the horizon. He also talks about his recent nightmare railway journey experience and we hear from the listeners about when they’ve asked for a pay rise at work. Plus Martin’s weekly money saving tips. 01’37 Energy bills 10’59 Train crisis 30’05 TELL US: When have you asked for a pay rise? 34’19 Mastermind 38’56 Martin’s money-saving tips 41’33 More TELL US

This week on the podcast Martin talks about how you can find out if you’ve been paying too much in Council Tax and how you could get a discount. We also hear from landlords who ‘Tell Us’ what tenants should do to get the best deal. And, as always, Martin shares his latest Money Saving Tips.

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

This week on the podcast, Martin tells Nihal about his visit to No. 11 Downing Street and his conversation with the Chancellor. He has a masterclass in how to cut your credit card debt, and you ‘Tell Us’ some of your financial tips and tricks from 2023.

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.

Martin hears about how to get the best service from call centres from those who’ve worked in them. He also talks about the importance of setting up a will and power of attorney, and finally finds out if Nihal has done his.

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?

Martin talks about Lifetime ISAs and how you can time your energy usage to make you money. He has tips on the most cost-effective bank cards to use abroad as well as some of the best deals on some Christmas drinks. And this week’s ‘Tell Us’ focusses on great customer service.

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

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.