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The Martin Lewis Podcast

The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.

294 - Under 73? Turn £800 or less into £5,400 or more. The clock’s ticking… it’s all about National Insurance
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  • 294 - Under 73? Turn £800 or less into £5,400 or more. The clock’s ticking… it’s all about National Insurance

    On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension and why it is one of the most lucrative things many can do with their money. TELL US is about if listeners have ever taken money from their childrens accounts to help the household finance, or broken their piggybanks. Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Nihal attempts another tricky Mastermind question.

    Wed, 08 May 2024
  • 293 - Finally, energy fixes that save you cash | Your grandparents’ financial wisdom | Mental health & benefits

    This week on the podcast, Martin has a message for people entitled to PIP who might be worried about potential reforms to these payments. You ‘Tell Us’ the best financial advice you’ve received from your parents and grandparents. And finally, there are some new energy fixes to take advantage of - and they’re below the price cap. Martin also shares with us what it was really like hosting Have I Got News For You.

    Wed, 01 May 2024
  • 292 - Big warning for Barclaycard customers | Beat broadband & mobile rip offs | Zara trick

    This week on the podcast Martin has a warning for all those who have a Barclaycard. After a recent rise in broadband and mobile bills for some customers, Martin shares some key tips on how to bring those costs back down. You tell us about your ovreseas bargains plus extra tips you won’t have heard on the live show.

    Wed, 24 Apr 2024
  • 291 - Shop-staff insider tips | Save v overpay mortgage | Child Benefit changes

    On this week’s podcast, Martin reacts to news of the lowest rate of inflation in two years. Listeners with retail experience TELL US about their tips for getting better deals in shops and Martin has a message for parents claiming Child Benefit.

    The big topic is all about whether it’s worth overpaying on your mortgage, or not. And as always, Nihal sits in the mastermind chair once again. How will he fare?

    Wed, 17 Apr 2024
  • 290 - Meter Reading Week | Finally, cheaper energy fixes | Smart meters, good or evil?

    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.

    Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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