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5 live Consumer Team with Martin Lewis

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Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis joins Anna Foster for debate and tips on how to make the most of your money. With guests from the business world. From BBC Radio 5 live .

Episodes

20 of 239 episodes

Budget 2026: Instant reaction special!

What does today's Budget really mean for your finances? Martin Lewis breaks down the announcements and omissions that could affect your wall...

28:34Oct 28, 2026

Question Time: Do I pay tax if I sell on eBay? How to start a credit score? Plus, how a budget can change your life!

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: do I have to pay tax if I sell things on...

53:07Oct 26, 2026

Savers, can you use gilts to earn 8%? | Standing charge to be scrapped & budget preview

This week on The Martin Lewis Podcast, Martin dives into two big money stories making headlines: the government's plans to cut standing char...

47:53Oct 22, 2026

Question Time: Are Premium Bonds right for me? Should we get our child a pension? How many credit applications kill a mortgage?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: are Premium Bonds right for me? How many...

49:57Oct 19, 2026

Shift debt to 0% while you can! | Car Finance update | ISA & inheritance tax

Martin’s leading this week’s podcast with an urgent warning for anyone carrying credit card: now is the time to act. He explains why he's co...

62:25Oct 15, 2026

Question Time: Will payrise mean I lose child benefit? I’m on tracker mortgage should I fix? How do I become you?

Martin Lewis is back with another bumper listener Q&A, tackling everything from Child Benefit and consumer rights to career advice and mortg...

49:41Oct 12, 2026

Free cash (up to £600), freebies, state pension and inheritance tax too!

This week, Martin’s diving into one of his favourite topics: free money. From bank switching bonuses to cashback stacking, it’s packed with...

56:25Oct 8, 2026

I lost investing, time to retry? | Success: you got me £3k more pension | I bought home at 30, can I fix energy before moving?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin tackles a mix of consumer rights, energy-switching dilemmas and investing nerves in this week. He expla...

45:47Oct 5, 2026

Is it time to ditch your Premium Bonds? | Free Wills | How to lend to friends & family

Martin asks a big question: is it finally time to ditch Premium Bonds? They’re the UK’s most popular single form of savings, with more than...

57:46Oct 1, 2026

Question Time: What should every teenager know about money? Time of use tariffs: still worth it? Stooze with other 0% finance?

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: what should every teenager know about mo...

56:05Sep 28, 2026

What’s going to happen to interest rates? And what it means for mortgages, savings & more!

What’s next for interest rates and, more importantly, what does it mean for your money? Martin is joined by an economist to look ahead at wh...

67:38Sep 24, 2026

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 hug...

54:02Sep 22, 2026

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 arou...

27:41Sep 18, 2026

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...

46:17Sep 14, 2026

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 every...

70:29Sep 10, 2026

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

In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I get a PAC code when there's mul...

50:45Sep 7, 2026

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

In this week's The Martin Lewis Podcast, it's Back to Life, Back to Reality as Martin returns with a pot pourri of essential September savin...

64:48Sep 3, 2026

Best bits: Inheritance tax masterclass

This is a special best-of episode of the Martin Lewis Podcast, where Producer Simon has picked his favourite topics Martin has covered. Mart...

54:02Aug 31, 2026

URGENT Energy price cap update: everything you need to know to beat the increase!

With Ofgem announcing the energy price cap will rise by 4% in October, Martin Lewis has recorded a special urgent podcast to tell you everyt...

15:07Aug 26, 2026

Best of Question Time: How do I escape a joint account? Save hard, or spend more on my family? Top tips for beginner investors

We have picked more of our favourite questions you’ve asked Martin for another special best-of episode of our Question Time podcast. In this...

42:25Aug 21, 2026