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@martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com
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Founded MoneySavingExpert, @moneyandmentalhealth.org, (ish) the Martin Lewis Money Show ITV & Martin Lewis Podcast

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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 6h
ENERGY PRICE CHANGE DAY. On monthly direct debit without a working smart meter? Submit a reading in next day or two. - On price cap, its up 3.6% today - On a fix, VAT scrapping means elec's 4.8% cheaper A reading ensures you're not billed for too much use at the higher rate.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow, Thurs 7.30pm, I’m doing a ASK ME ANYTHING (within reason) LIVE at www.youtube.com/@martinlewis (do subscribe for a notification) or you can catch up after. To ask a questions, either post during the live, or submit now via the Posts section of my YT channel (you need to be subscribed).
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 30/09/2026
The markets expect four UK base rate rises within the next year. So interest rates are volatile and on the up. Millions have mortgage deals ending, if that’s you, this is a key timing tip to talk to a mortgage broker about. Courtesy of a @thismorningitv.bsky.social phone-in.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 29/09/2026
If the triple lock on pensions will be scrapped. The 1st priority is to fix Pension Credit - the top up for the lowest earning pensioners to give them a basic minimum income. Shamefully many 100,000s of the poorest pensions still miss out on what they're entitled to.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 29/09/2026
Bought or leased a NEW car or van 2006 to 2015? You may be due a share of £56m! Millions due small payouts of £25+ just agreed in a legal case. It's about vehicles shipped to the UK, which is many of em. See www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/car-... NB Its separate from missold Car finance
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 29/09/2026
Martin Lewis was arguably one of the pioneers of self-publishing & ‘content creation’ when he set up MoneySavingExpert.com for £100 in 2003. He was asked on This Morning about what he thought of Content Creator courses now being offered by Universities – as some have poo-poohed the idea. His reply:
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 28/09/2026
- What should every teenager know about money? {Must listen even for adults] - Are Time of use tariffs (Agile & Tracker): still worth it? - Can I stooze with other 0% finance too? Answers to these listener questions & more in his new MARTIN'S QUESTION TIME podcast avail on BBC Sounds, Apple etc
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/09/2026
On a packed train with my family. Couple across the aisle both alternatively playing social media videos on speakers at full volume. Managed not to say anything until the woman started playing a documentary about serial killers. I'm here with my daughter. I politely said...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 25/09/2026
It's the weekend! Working in the sun Drinking Schnaps, having fun, That's livin' alright That's livin' alright Have a great one. See you monday. Auf Wiedersehen
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 25/09/2026
UK rates are likely to rise. If you’ve got spare cash should you save or overpay a mortgage? If you do overpay for the big savings ensure it reduces what you owe, not lengthen the term. Far more in 'What’s happening to interest rates? Mortgages, savings & more’ Martin Lewis pod.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 23/09/2026
“But it’s only a simple will!” Is it really? In Martin’s section on Wills on @ThisMorning, many were asking about can they do a simple will themselves, yet are they really simple. With both Will Aid and Free Wills months about to offer free or cheap solicitor drafted wills, its worth considering.
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“But it’s only a simple will!” Is it really?
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 22/09/2026
You can’t leave a pension in your will. You need to tell the pension provider or trustees who you want the money to go to if you die, it’s done via a nomination form or expression of wishes form. Make sure yours is done and up to date. Clip courtesy of @thismorningitv.bsky.social
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 22/09/2026
My new 'how best to lend to friends or family (or not?' guide... www.moneysavingexpert.com/loans/lendin... Including... How to check they can repay | The tax implications | A free lending agreement template | And what to do if they don't pay it back?
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 22/09/2026
My energy is fixed but should I ditch to refix early due to hikes? Will our wedding hit our mortgage? How to switch joint savings? Answers to these listener questions & more in his new must-listen MARTIN'S QUESTION TIME podcast available on BBC Sounds, Apple and elsewhere (links below)
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 18/09/2026
And that's it for another week. Thanks for all the messages and comments. I'll see you Tuesday (I'm not working Mon). Have a great weekend
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 18/09/2026
Is now the time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents? Plus with under 100 days to go, top tips to ease costs & stress, from free cash to playing Basket Bluff for discounts. All in this weeks new mini Martin Lewis Pod BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand... podcasts.APPLE.com/gb/podcast/t... & elsewhere
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 18/09/2026
“Will you ditch energy Standing Charges?” A snippet of Martin’s interview with Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh. For more inc on why prices are rising not falling, green policy, regional pricing, and Jan’s predicted 24% price hike, watch the full energy bills special www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 17/09/2026
“Why are bills UP £300 when they were meant to be DOWN £300?” Martin puts your first Q to Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh. For more inc on standing charges, green policy, regional pricing, and Jan’s predicted 24% price hike. Watch the full energy bills special on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma... ITVX
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“Why are bills UP £300 when they were meant to be DOWN £300?”
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 16/09/2026
I'm afraid it's now predicted the energy Price Cap will rise 24% in January. The Cap applies to all firms' standard tariffs (bar in N. Ireland), so if you're not on a fix or special deal, you, like most people, are on it.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 15/09/2026
Hi folks, just left the studio after tonight's @itvMLshow. If you watched I hope you found it interesting, or useful, or in bits enjoyable. Thank you to @Miatsf for agreeing to come on and take your questions. #MartinLewis
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 15/09/2026
Not good news. Latest Jan energy Price Cap predictions show a rise well OVER 20%. So tonight's 7pm @itvMLshow energy bills special is must watch...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 15/09/2026
News. It's likely the State Pension will rise by 3.9% next April based on the rise in average earnings that has just been published. This'd take the full new State Pension it to just over £13,000, yet the tax free personal allowance is frozen at £12,570.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 13/09/2026
This is a very disappointing response that does little to help the millions of students already struggling with student loans! My view on the govt's reponse today to the Treasury Committee student loan report...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 11/09/2026
Wishing a Shana Tova to all celebrating Rosh Hashanna, the Jewish New Year, tonight, may your apples be ever honeyed. And wishing everyone, everywhere, a peaceful, healthy and happier year. Have a wonderful weekend. See you monday.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 11/09/2026
A warning for parents: hidden tax trap if you invest or save for your children. Its there to stop you stuffing all your money in your kids name, but you need to know how it works. Far more on how to invest & save for your child in this weeks The Martin Lewis Podcast
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 10/09/2026
Do you invest or save for your children? Which is best, plus top Junior ISAs, best funds, best kids savings, does your child need a pension and more. All in the new MARTIN LEWIS PODCAST. Do listen, it's free on BBC Sounds, Apple, Spotify and all good and mediocre podcast places (links in comments)
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 08/09/2026
The amount you get as a living loan at University for under 25s on England, depends on a means test of family income. After discussing how it works on @thismorningitv.bsky.social one caller asked “Will my new partner mean my child's living loan for Uni is cut?”
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 07/09/2026
How to stop loans for a gambling addict? Am I short-changing my kids’ on their savings? Does Section 75 work with if you pay with vouchers? Answers to these listener questions & more in his new must-listen MARTIN'S QUESTION TIME podcast available on BBC Sounds, Apple and elsewhere
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 07/09/2026
Why many opening a junior ISA should consider investing not saving. On a This Morning phone in where a grandma asked Martin 'wheres the best place to save for my new grandchild for when they're all older'. After explaining the savings options Martin suggests perhaps investing is the better option.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 04/09/2026
Over and out! That’s my social media week done. Wishing you all an easy, happy and as stress-free as possible weekend, with a bit of sunshine, a decent lie-in and no admin (ok the last was probably a step too far). See you Monday!
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 04/09/2026
It is an outrage that the family income threshold where Eng students start to lose maintenance loan has been frozen at £25,000 since 2008, so its now not much more than a single earners min wage! If it'd risen with CPI inflation (never mind RPI or avg earnings) it'd be c£43,000
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 04/09/2026
Each new school year brings your child closer to Uni age. If they do go, there’s a hidden parental contribution, often £1,000s a year. Most parents aren't warned to save in advance. Do listen to the FULL help in this week's Martin Lewis Podcast, & try the free calc (links below)
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 03/09/2026
Would you set up a business 50-50 with a friend? Sorry about the sound quality, the captions should help
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 01/09/2026
As Andy Burnham makes his 1st Commons speech as PM today, I thought this worth a repost. Eleven months ago, I was invited to speak at the @politico.eu Labour Party conference fringe event and asked why the govt was so unpopular, & what I’d have advised them to do. Perhaps they were listening?
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 01/09/2026
Morning. My summer's over. I'm back. Feet under my desk. Feeling my usual intimidated when I've had a break, about being back on social media. Ready to get on with it though. Hope you're good.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 28/08/2026
(Good) News! In June, I said on here that it was “outrageous that we still don’t have a proper independent regulator of bailiffs”. Today...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 26/08/2026
And I’m outta here again. I only popped back because I wanted to be here to explain the Price Cap news. Now I’m going back to my social media schtum. See you next Tuesday (not a euphemism!).
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 26/08/2026
Breaking News: Energy Bills to rise AGAIN. Martin Lewis’ instant briefing on who is affected, how much it’ll cost you, and crucially how to avoid it.
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Breaking News: Energy Bills to rise AGAIN. How to avoid it
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 21/08/2026
Credit Card Warning: when 1p costs as much as £1,000… If you’ve got déjà vu, then you’re right, I’m taking a wee break from work, so my team are posting some still relevant ‘greatest hits’ videos for me. This one is from February 2026.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 18/08/2026
House offer accepted, then they want £20,000 more! What’d you do? If you’ve got déjà vu, then you’re right, I’m taking a wee break from work, so my team are posting some still relevant ‘greatest hits’ videos for me. This one is from June 2025.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 14/08/2026
See if you can save on your mobile bill by typing just 5 digits in your phone… More help to compare the cheapest Sims, search ‘MSE Cheap Sim Only Finder’
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 08/08/2026
The three big things that can stop you getting accepted for a mortgage… For more help including using mortgage brokers, how much you can borrow and a best buy comparison search “MSE Mortgages & Homes”
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 04/08/2026
That’s it from me, I’m done (for now)! Ta Ta. I’m taking a mini summer sabbatical to focus on family, fitness, sleep & poor golf, to recharge my & my laptop’s batteries for the big autumn coming. I’ll be off socials as much as possible. Pls be wary of and report scams with me in. Take care. Martin
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 03/08/2026
Why you should check section 4b on your driving licence…
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 03/08/2026
Just seen the Economist has published an article titled "how to stop procrastinating!" I think I want to read it, but not sure, may do it later.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 31/07/2026
It's over! No more. This (working) week is done. Never to be seen again. I'm signing off social media. Your weekend, your rules. Have a good one. See you Monday.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 30/07/2026
Powerful consumer Voodoo Full info & claiming help www.moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/sect...
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 29/07/2026
Just spotted this. It's misleading and unnecessary, who eats 5/6th of a bag?
A 36 gram bag of cheesy Wotsits, yet on the bag it states above the nutritional information that the serving size is 30g.
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 28/07/2026
Money and mental health problems are a marriage made in hell! Those with Mental Health issues are 3x more likely to be in debt crisis; and financial issues can slow depression treatment. I set up @moneyandmentalhealth.org charity 10yrs ago to help.
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Martin Lewis: Money and mental health problems are a marriage made in hell!
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Martin Lewis @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com · 27/07/2026
Can AI safely help your finances? Could clearing our mortgage hurt our credit score? How old paperwork boosted my pension! Answers to these listener questions & more in his new must-listen Martin's Question Time pod podcasts.APPLE.com/.../the-mart... www.BBC.co.uk/sounds/brand... & elsewhere
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