The Martin Lewis Podcast

BBC Radio 5 Live

Energy Price Cap

Pensions

Student Loans

Consumer Rights

National Insurance

State Pension

Council Tax

Lifetime ISA

Energy Prices

Energy Bills

Car Finance Mis-Selling

Inheritance Tax

Car Finance

Cash ISA

Investing

Child Benefit

Credit Cards

Financial Advice

Ofgem

Savings Accounts

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

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	229	Founded	14 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Business

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Question Time: My energy’s fixed: refix early to beat hikes? Will our wedding hit our mortgage? How to switch joint savings?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: my energy fix ends in December; with huge price rises coming, should I ditch it and refix now? Our wedding coincides with the end of our mortgage fix,... more

Yesterday • 54 min

Mini pod: Is now the time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents? With 100 days to go, Martin’s top tips to ease costs & stress

In this mini ‘100 days to go until the big day’ episode, Martin Lewis gives you his top tips to help you save money and ease the stress around the cost of Christmas, including: bank switches giving you free cash, toy sales, banning unnecessary presen... more

18 Sep 2026 • 27 min • Popular

Question Time: Is it time to become a stoozer? I halved my car insurance by timing quotes! Rights if buying secondhand?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: if I haven’t filled up my ISA from last year, can I add the remainder now? What rights do I have when I buy goods secondhand if they’re faulty? My ban... more

14 Sep 2026 • 46 min • Most popular

Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more

This episode is your complete guide to saving and investing for children. Martin Lewis is joined by an investment specialist to answer everything you've ever wanted to know about putting money aside for under-18s, including whether it's better to sav... more

10 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 10 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Anna McDonald

Investment Strategy Director at Hargreaves Lansdown

Hargreaves Lansdown

Episode: Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more

Susie Dent

Lexicographer, reading respondent to a language query introduced on-air

Independent contributor

Episode: Time to save for kids’ uni? Time to refix your energy tariff? Plus more back-to-reality issues

Matthew Burnham

Professor and curator of questions

Academic (Professor Burnham)

Episode: Question Time: What money mistakes do married couples make? Can we afford to upsize? How do you repay two student loans?

Adrian Chiles

Regular guest co-host contributing questions and discussion

Episode: Car finance payouts! Will it happen? Have you unknowingly signed up to a claims firm?

Eddie Hall

World's Strongest Man, caller on the show

Episode: Question Time: Get life insurance young, as its cheaper? Keep my bank account but get switchers’ bonus? When to STOP investing?

Matt Lansley

Question Time producer, invited guest to curate questions

BBC Question Time

Episode: Question Time: Cancel old credit cards? Martin: What 3 laws would you introduce? Pay v pensions?

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

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Martin Lewis

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Matt Burnham

Co-host introducing questions and guiding the show

Adrian

Co-host transitioning from BBC Radio 5 Live show to pod-only format

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings

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Only just come across this podcast and i absolutely love it! Great tips and helping me loads. Thank you and look forward to more tips!
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Sophlw20
United Kingdoma month ago
Trust
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cussons2468
United Kingdoma month ago
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 Kingdom5 months 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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United Kingdom5 months ago
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Basically start young or it’s tough cookie is the message here ,
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Spotify	#5	United Kingdom/Business
Spotify	#154	United Kingdom/Trending
Apple Podcasts	#107	United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts	#2	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#121	Ireland/Business

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Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more

Q: Are premium bonds a good option for children?

Premium bonds are generally a weaker option for children compared to investing or saving via junior ISAs due to lower expected returns, though they offer tax-free status and risk-free deposits; use them only as a small portion of a broader strategy.

Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more

Q: When should a parent consider transferring from a junior ISA to a different account type?

Transfers are possible to switch between junior ISA types or to a junior SIPP if appropriate, but you should do it with a clear goal and through the provider's transfer process to minimize tax and penalties.

Should you invest or save for your children? Best funds, best buys, kids pensions and more

Q: What is the big picture you want to convey about junior ISAs versus pensions?

Invest early and diversify, using junior ISAs for long-term growth while considering pensions for extra long-term gains; avoid cash-heavy strategies for kids unless time horizons are short.

Question Time: Am I short-changing my kids’ savings? How to stop loans for gambling addict? Does Section 75 work with vouchers?

Q: Does Section 75 still apply when purchases are paid with vouchers or gift cards?

Yes. Section 75 covers purchases paid with a credit card up to 30,000 pounds and is jointly liable with the retailer, regardless of how much was paid by vouchers; the voucher portion does not negate protection.

Question Time: Am I short-changing my kids’ savings? How to stop loans for gambling addict? Does Section 75 work with vouchers?

Q: Is there a way to stop my gambling-addicted daughter from getting loans or credit cards, and what tools exist today?

A gambling block can be placed on cards and national self-exclusion schemes like Gamstop can help, along with potential notices of correction on credit reports; none are perfect, but friction policies give time to reconsider, and there are consumer-protection avenues via financial ombudsman if lenders ignore restrictions.

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