The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

Energy Price Cap

Student Loans

Consumer Rights

National Insurance

State Pension

Pensions

Council Tax

Energy Prices

Energy Bills

Lifetime ISA

Car Finance

Car Finance Mis-Selling

Cash ISA

Child Benefit

Financial Advice

Credit Cards

Inheritance Tax

Savings Accounts

Ofgem

Smart Meters

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

1.5k ratings

Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	200	Founded	14 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Business

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Big Energy Bill Hikes Coming: Should You Fix Now, Even If You’re Already Fixed?

Martin Lewis brings you everything you need to know about your future energy bills. Martin offers a live reaction to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ statement in the Commons on the cost of living. Tell Us this week is all about what’s the most bizarre ... more

21 May 2026 • 59 min

Question Time: Beginner investor: explain the risk? Faulty kitchen: getting money back? Self-employed: how to start a pension?

In this episode of The Martin Lewis Question Time Podcast, Martin tackles a packed agenda of your real-life money dilemmas, bringing practical advice to your most pressing financial questions.

For those new to investing, there’s a question from a be... more

18 May 2026 • 38 min

Council Tax Cost Cutting Special: 5 ways to try to cut your bill & possibly get £1,000s back

Martin Lewis dives into council tax. Are you overpaying? Martin breaks down practical, often overlooked ways you could cut your bill—potentially saving hundreds each year. From checking your property band to claiming discounts for single occupancy, s... more

14 May 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

What’s the best way to stooze (pervert 0% cards to make money)? | Top savings for 17yr-old | Will I lose Child Benefit?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: an explainer on what the best way is to stooze - in other words, how to I get money from a 0% credit card to save it and maximise the gain.

Martin an... more

11 May 2026 • 30 min

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Recent Guests

Martin Lewis

Founder of MoneySavingExpert, featured guest discussing car finance mis-selling

MoneySavingExpert

Episode: URGENT MINI POD: Car finance mis-selling confirmed: Will you get your money back?

Ed Marshall

Chartered Financial Planner and Independent Advisor with Dean Wealth Management

Dean Wealth Management

Episode: Isa Isa Baby! Everything you need to know before the end of the tax year

Harriet Brown

Tax Barrister, Chartered Institute of Taxation Fellow, presenter of International Tax Bites Podcast

Self-employed / Independent Tax Expert

Episode: Inheritance tax masterclass: how much is due & smart ways to reduce it! Energy price spike – what it really means

Lucy Spencer

Financial Planning Partner at Evelyn Partners

Evelyn Partners

Episode: Inheritance tax masterclass: how much is due & smart ways to reduce it! Energy price spike – what it really means

Kari Mellon

Director of Opes Tax Limited, tax specialist

Opes Tax Limited

Episode: Everything you ever wanted to know about tax but were too afraid to ask!

Dr. Marika

A single mother concerned about her children's university finances.

Episode: Question Time: Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s uni? Do high interest savings beat cash ISAs?

Anne Murray

Inquire about fixing energy rates

Episode: Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I clear my student loan? Is a stoozer a loser?

Captain Butler

A listener who questions mortgage repayment and savings

Episode: Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back?

Valerie Wilson

Chartered Financial Planner at Johnson Carmichael Wealth

Johnson Carmichael Wealth

Episode: A Savings and Investment Special!

Host

Martin Lewis

Host of the podcast and a well-known financial journalist and consumer advocate.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings

Please stop this patter with your producer!
The craic you have with each other is insufferable. Please for the love of god stop it.
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mcarthur1990
United Kingdom17 days ago
I wish I found it sooner
Always great money saving tips! I love the detail and passion! Keep up the good work!
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andybalas
United Kingdoma month ago
Disappointed
Basically start young or it’s tough cookie is the message here ,
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Ajsjkdjwuevbf
United Kingdom3 months ago
Not independent
Given Martin is now a BBC pawn, you cannot trust anything he says. He’s now part of the establishment.
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zackyoung
United Kingdom4 months ago
Martin is the Very Best!
Martin Lewis is a treasure for all British people!
I have learned and keep learning from him every single time I’m listening to he’s show.
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United Kingdom6 months ago

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Spotify	#8	United Kingdom/Business
Spotify	#137	United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#106	United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#2	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#173	South Africa/Business

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What’s the best way to stooze (pervert 0% cards to make money)? | Top savings for 17yr-old | Will I lose Child Benefit?

Q: What would you recommend for an 18-year-old traveling abroad without exposing them to hard credit checks?

Choose debit-like options such as the Chase account or Revolut prepayment card, which avoid hard credit checks and let you preload funds; for those who need a card, consider using a deposit arrangement or alternative cards that don't require a traditional credit check.

What’s the best way to stooze (pervert 0% cards to make money)? | Top savings for 17yr-old | Will I lose Child Benefit?

Q: What is the quick-rule for when a stoozing strategy beats drip feeding, or does it depend on fees and period length?

It depends on fees, period length, and the interest rate difference; after crunching the numbers, the purchases route tends to be more advantageous due to lower or no fees and compounding savings, especially when you can consistently spend and pay off monthly.

What’s the best way to stooze (pervert 0% cards to make money)? | Top savings for 17yr-old | Will I lose Child Benefit?

Q: Is it generally more effective to use a 0% money transfer card to access a lump sum upfront and place it into savings to earn interest on day one, compared to drip-feeding via a 0% purchases card?

Purchases cards generally win once fees are included; the cost of a 0% money transfer fee often erodes any interest gained, whereas using a purchases card with regular spending and no transfer fee yields higher net profit over time.

Energy firms sitting on £3bn of our credit – how to get it back | Cheapest way to spend abroad

Q: James, thoughts on why British Gas don't allow you to pay for what you use per month via direct debit?

The issue is inconsistent execution and the legal requirement for fair direct debits; some firms overstate or understate credits, and listeners should push for a fair debit and, if overcredited, request a refund.

Can you make £500 switching bank?

Q: Can you transfer funds back and forth to meet the minimum pay-in requirements for Barclays' high-earning bonus?

You can't rely on moving money just to hit bonuses; the key is to have legitimate, sustainable earnings going into the account, and you should avoid manipulating the system.

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