The Martin Lewis Podcast

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Martin explains if you have to pay tax on your pension. Banks which are currently willing to pay you to switch, just six weeks ago there were none, so this is a lucrative time to look at your banking.And we hear your budget wedding stories, explaining how to keep the cost down.

It’s a bonus mini episode as Martin explains what the newly announced Ofgem energy price cap for July means for you – and why there could be bad news in store for October.

The podcast explores the cheapest ways to spend money abroad, the impact of inflation on mortgages and savings, and the latest energy price cap update. Listeners share stories of successful complaints and the likelihood of a General Election announcement is discussed.

Former government adviser Polly MacKenzie joins Martin and Nihal to discuss practical consumer law suggestions like regulating shrinkflation, term-time holidays, tax-cuts for downsizers, and making the morning commute tax-deductible. They explore the challenges and impacts of these ideas, highlighting the complexities of housing policies, fair pricing in airlines, subscription traps, and the importance of financial education in schools.

Learn how to boost your state pension by buying voluntary National Insurance years. Discover tips on managing household finances and flight delay compensation. Hear about using children's savings responsibly and get insights on maximizing state pension benefits through contributions. Enjoy a humorous DJ tale mixed with discussion on flight delay compensation criteria and success stories.

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.

This podcast covers a warning for Barclaycard users, tips on reducing broadband and mobile bills, cheaper shopping abroad, and a Zara shopping trick. Topics include managing credit card debts, saving money on contracts, perfume purchase scenarios, joint liability for credit card purchases, benefits of fiber optic broadband, cost savings on IVF treatment abroad, and food storage tips.

Listeners share retail tips, child benefit changes discussed. Debate on overpaying mortgages vs saving. Insider tips from former shop staff on cost-effective shopping. Understanding inflation impact, student loans, and child benefits. Explore comedic challenges and reputational compliance.

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.