Best Double Slash Podcasts (2026)

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Christmas Special: The best of Martin’s Money Mastermind! 30:44

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5d ago30:44

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As it’s Christmas, Producer Matt has chosen his favourite questions Martin has challenged Adrian with on the podcast for this special Martin’s Money Mastermind episode, including questions on: returning faulty tech, gift aid, credit scores, retail gift aid, and direct debits. If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podc…

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Christmas Special: The best of Question Time! 29:25

12d ago29:25

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As it’s Christmas, Producer Matt has chosen his favourite questions you’ve asked Martin in our Question Time podcast, including: Can I refuse a smart meter? Is paying by PayPal a bigger risk? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Should you invest in gold? Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s university? And, would Martin want to fight…

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Question Time: Council Tax £6,000 refund! £700 saved ditching O2! And a warranty schmarranty winner 27:17

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In this special ‘Success Time’ edition of our Question Time podcast, this week is all about listeners who’ve saved. They tell us what they’ve done to save, and Martin explains how you can do the same! The successes this week include: a multi-bank switching success, getting a phone retailer to overturn its decision not to replace a faulty handset, a…

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It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills? 1:03:24

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Martin Lewis has a selection box of topics in this week’s podcast, including: the Bank of England has cut the base interest rate, what does it mean for your mortgage, savings, credit cards, and loans? It’s Love Actuarially as you tell us when you’ve received a random act of financial kindness. The government’s taking £150 off energy bills, so Marti…

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Question Time: How to deal with mounting debt? What happens to ISAs when I die? Is student loan paid before or after tax? 27:48

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how do I deal with my mounting debt? Is student loan paid before or after tax (and should I set up a direct debit if I’m close to paying it off)? Can someone take over my ISA allowance when I die? Plus, we have a student loan success story, and just …

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Everything you need to know about ISAs (Cash & Shares) - but were too afraid to ask! 1:07:12

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Martin Lewis tells you everything you need to know about ISAs - the Cash, Stocks and Shares, Help-to-Buy, and Lifetime varieties – as well as what ISA changes in the budget means for you. Martin talks about the government consultation on replacing the Lifetime ISA and tells you if it’s still worth it. Plus, you tell us your cheap Christmas magic ti…

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Question Time: Can salary sacrifice cut student loan & savings tax cost? A Bridesmaid refund! And, state pension tax? 33:14

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: can using salary sacrifice allow me to cut the amount of student loan and savings tax I pay? How will not paying tax if you only get the state pension work in practice? Help, I’m about to turn 50! Is there anything I should do with my finances? Plus,…

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Are Credit Scores real or nonsense? How to make yourself more attractive to lenders 1:03:06

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Martin Lewis goes through everything you need to know about credit scores – including if they’re actually real. He also explains how you can make yourself appear more attractive to lenders, including the most important factors they look for. Plus, what the budget means for your energy bills, you Tell Us when you finally felt financially grown up, a…

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Question Time: Time to ditch Premium Bonds? Do student loans cost more for middle earners? Credit on a low income? 30:42

1M ago30:42

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how does the ISA limit actually work, is the online safety act really working, how can I get credit on a low income, is it time to ditch premium bonds, do student loans cost more for middle earners, and when does savings interest actually count for t…

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Budget 2025: Instant reaction special! 27:40

1M ago27:40

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In this special episode, Martin Lewis shares his initial reaction to Rachel Reeves' budget. He tells Matt Chorley about the measures that will have an impact on you - including Lifetime ISAs, salary sacrifice on pensions, state pension increase, student finance repayment thresholds, the two-child benefit limit, high income property surcharge, and e…

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Question Time: Time to stop using my LISA? Are cashback & switch bonuses taxable? Are investments protected up to £85,000? 29:04

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on absolutely anything and everything, including: how to get hotel money back on flight cancellations, do investments have the same protection as savings if a provider goes bust, should I stop putting money in my LISA, and what’s his favourite type of music? If you want to ask Martin a qu…

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Millions can now reclaim student loans! | Savings safety limit to rise | Will energy prices go up? 55:32

2M ago55:32

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Martin goes through the four different reasons why many university leavers in their 20s, 30s and 40s may be able to get £100s or even £1000s of student loan money back. Plus, what’s likely to happen when the new energy price cap is announced this Friday, Martin goes over the now bigger protection for people’s savings, you tell us the cheapest item …

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Question Time: Will my new husband need to pay for my daughter’s uni? Do high interest savings beat cash ISAs? 27:16

2M ago27:16

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: how to open savings accounts with limited ID, is there a way to make more cash from ISA bonuses, can I end my broadband contract if I’m moving house and does Martin prefer spaghetti hoops, or alphabetti spaghetti? If you’ve got a question for Martin …

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A wallet workout to gain pounds! Earn £100s in minutes perusing your purse or (digital) wallet 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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Martin Lewis tells you how to speedily spot the best debit cards, credit cards, overdrafts, improve your driving licence, organ donor cards and more! Plus, new top savings, Martin’s meeting with the Chancellor, and success story on how to beat the O2 price-hike hike! If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can…

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Question Time: Is paying via PayPal a bigger risk? How to do a budget? Has the government ever told Martin to stay schtum? 31:05

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything, including: how to compare electric vehicle tariffs, why bank accounts lie, how an 18-year-old builds credit, and is your will invalid after you get married? If you’ve got a question for Martin on absolutely anything and everything, you can ask him in his Question …

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Martin’s Savings Interest Masterclass: increase what you earn by up to 50%! 1:04:37

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Martin Lewis gives you his savings interest Masterclass, helping you maximise every penny. He covers cash ISAs, fixed savings, regular savers, putting money away for a home, how savings tax works, how safe savings are, and more! If you have a question for Martin, you can ask him in his Question Time podcast! Email your question to MartinLewisPodcas…

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Question Time: Will ISA changes hit what I’ve saved? Safer to stick cash under the bed? A credit card for my eight-year-old? 27:09

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In this week’s Question Time, Martin answers your questions about absolutely anything and everything – including: Will the predicted budget ISA changes affect me? Should I give my eight-year-old a credit card? Should I keep cash under my mattress? Can a car finance claim jeopardise my current car finance agreement? How does the marriage tax allowan…

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Martin v Ofgem boss: Why are energy bills so high (is it green levies?) | Scrap standing charges | Is the Price Cap a rip-off? 59:32

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It’s Martin v Ofgem this week (well, Jonathan Brearley, the boss). Martin asks Jonathan why energy bills are so high, about scrapping standing charges, who funds the regulator, writing off energy debt, issues around green energy, and loads more. It’s a jam-packed episode, also including what Martin thinks about O2 raising their prices by more than …

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Question Time: Can I refuse a Smart meter? Should I clear my student loan? Is a stoozer a loser? 32:38

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In our Question Time podcast, Martin takes your questions on anything and everything within reason. Including: is it worth fixing energy for longer than a year?; are app-based savings accounts worth it?, plus the producer asks him for broadcasting tips! Send an email to [email protected] to suggest your question.…

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Free £400 for switching bank! Was Uni worth it? Cash ISAs to be cut 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

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Martin Lewis takes you through the seven banks willing to pay you to switch, what it means for your credit score, joint bank accounts, overdrafts and how some make £1,000s doing it. Plus, you tell us if university was worth it. We discuss rumours that the Chancellor may cut the cash ISA limit, plus an update on car finance misselling. You can get i…

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Question Time: Is cash king? Should you keep some mortgage debt? Can I reclaim student loan taken off my bonus? 27:09

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In our weekly Question Time, you ask Martin questions on anything and everything, and he does his best to answer them. This week: if I have a lot of credit cards, should I cancel any unused ones? Should I keep my mortgage debt or pay it off? Is Martin working out? A double helping of student finance, and more! If you’ve got a question for Martin, e…

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14 million to get mis-sold car finance compensation! 58:32

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Martin Lewis takes you through the mis-selling of car finance after the regulator launched its plans for a mass £8.2bn redress scheme – where 14 million people could get compensation. He explains why it’s being paid, how much you could get, if you could get it, what you need to do to get it, should you go to court, can you claim for deceased relati…

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Energy Question Time: Is it time to fix? (spoiler: YES!) How do I get my credit back? Are Smart Meters… not? 42:20

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With the energy price cap rising 2%, and predicted to remain high for the next year, Martin Lewis answers your questions on how you can save £100s a year on home energy bills. Including new low standing charges tariffs, smart meter issues, why fixing now works and loads more... Send in your questions for future Question Time podcasts by emailing ma…

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Question Time: Is having a pension worth it? Why has my home insurance doubled? And Martin's Mick Jagger history! 30:29

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Martin explains why pensions offer the biggest savings, why you must pay off credit cards IN FULL, and recounts the time he tried to convince Mick Jagger to finish his finance and accounting degree. Question Time is the new weekly bonus podcast from Martin where YOU set the agenda.... Send in your questions by emailing [email protected].…

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Should you take a student loan? Martin’s five things you need to know about student finance 1:03:58

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Martin Lewis has his five things you need to know about student finance, including how much it’ll really cost you, why the interest rate might be a red herring, how much parents are expected to contribute and much more. He also has an update on energy standing charges. And Tell Us is all about when you’ve saved a shedload of money… completely by ac…

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Question Time: Should you invest in gold? Student loan interest? How to get energy credit back? 23:15

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Martin Lewis answers your questions on absolutely anything and everything (within reason!), including how to get energy credit back, student loan interest rates, should you be investing in gold, and is overpaying your mortgage worth it? You can get in touch with the team by emailing [email protected] – make sure to send in your burning q…

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How to Dominate Social Media with Discount Paid Ads 16:43

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Hey everybody and welcome back to the social media ad machine podcast. …and by the way, we’re increasingly receiving messages from all kinds of businesses wanting to know if they can leverage the power of the Ad Machine to run social media campaigns for their business and the answer is yes! Right now we’re working with everyone from landscape garde…

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Grown Up Stuff: (Free) Wills & (even more important) Power of Attorney 1:14:18

4M ago1:14:18

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Martin Lewis tackles wills and power of attorney with Melinda Giles, Member of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee, and Austin Lafferty, member of the Council of the Law Society of Scotland. Plus, Mastermind is all about your credit file. You can email the podcast team at [email protected].…

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Question Time: Cutting Credit Card Debt, Scrapping the State Pension and more… 26:42

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In this Question Time podcast Martin answers your questions on credit scores, scrapping the state pension, cutting the cost of credit card debt and the car finance compensation scheme, plus loads more.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The Top Children’s Savings & Investment Accounts | Car Finance Mis-selling Update 1:06:24

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Martin Lewis has everything you need to know about children’s saving and investing, including Junior ISAs, Child Trust Funds, top savings, Premium Bonds and even children’s pensions. Plus, an update on the car finance mis-selling saga, an update on Lifetime ISAs, you tell us when you’ve felt the richest, and this week’s Mastermind is on personal lo…

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Beat the energy price hike, flight delay compo, and the £1 train! 1:03:26

4M ago1:03:26

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Martin has everything you need to know to keep your bills down ahead of the energy price cap going up in October. Also in the podcast: what to do if you’ve had a flight delayed in the past six years, you tell us the best quid you’ve spent in the last five years, and Mastermind was all about Capital Gains Tax – have you heard of the ‘Bed & Breakfast…

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Is Your Home Battery Silently Costing You $5,000? 5 Tips to Double Its Lifespan 11:20

4M ago11:20

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That 10 or 15-year warranty on your home battery sounds great, but are a few simple settings causing it to degrade twice as fast? The difference between getting 6 years and 18 years of life from your investment can come down to five tweaks you can make in two minutes. In this episode of SolarScoop, we uncover the three "silent killers" of battery h…

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A Savings and Investment Special! 43:22

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In this savings and investment special, Martin speaks with two professional investment advisers. Plus, his beginner’s guide to savings and how to maximise your interest.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A Bills Special! 40:00

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In this Bills Special, Martin goes through everything you need to know about Council Tax, including how to check and challenge your band. Plus, his four easy steps to help reduce your mobile phone bill.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Slash EV Charging Costs with Solar Secrets 7:38

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Are you an EV owner unknowingly losing THOUSANDS each year? This eye-opening episode reveals the hidden financial trap affecting EV owners nationwide - and the solar solution that can turn your electric vehicle into a money-making machine. Key Timestamps: 0:00 - The shocking EV cost problem 0:49 - Real case studies: $3,120+ annual increases 2:09 - …

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An Energy Special! 55:11

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In this Energy Special, Martin asks the boss of Ofgem why we pay more in the UK. Plus, he questions the boss of Octopus Energy about prices, smart meters and more.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A Holiday Special! 40:26

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In this Holiday Special, Martin goes through his top holiday hacks, including his car hire and insurance tips, and the cheapest ways to spend abroad. Plus, how to make sure your passport and GHIC is ready for your travels!By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Powering Your EV with Tesla Powerwall 7:21

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Join us on Solar Scoop as we dive into the realities of powering your electric vehicle (EV) with a Tesla Powerwall. We uncover the challenges of matching Powerwall capacity to EV charging needs, especially during outages, and explore practical solutions for efficient setups. From daily commutes to financial savings, we break down the math and share…

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Car Finance Compensation Special 16:12

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Martin gives his reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling on car finance agreements. He explains why the scope for compensation has been reduced, who might still be eligible, and why it's important that potential claimants do nothing...for now.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Car Finance Agreements Update & Ask Martin ANYTHING! 57:23

5M ago57:23

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In this episode, Martin gives an update on the ongoing car financing agreements case going through the Supreme Court. He also answers your questions on absolutely anything, including how much to save for your kids to go to university, buying vs renting, and… is Martin getting into politics?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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A beginner’s guide to savings & how to maximise your interest 1:05:06

6M ago1:05:06

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After covering investment last episode, this time Martin gives a beginner’s guide to savings, including top savings, a 25% savings boost for first-time buyers, a Help to Save 50% boost, regular savings and more. Plus, a warning for women aged between 41 and 90 who’ve previously cared for someone. And you tell us your instruction vs destruction tale…

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SOLAR OWNERS: You Have 157 Days Left (What You MUST Know) 8:30

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🚨 URGENT: The solar industry is facing its biggest shakeup in 20 years! 🚨 The rules for energy are changing overnight, and most homeowners have NO IDEA what's coming. From the disappearing 30% tax credit to financing companies collapsing, we're breaking down the five critical shifts that could save or cost you thousands. Episode Highlights & Timest…

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A beginner’s guide to investing… who should, how much & where to do it 1:08:01

6M ago1:08:01

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Martin Lewis on Saving v Investing: which is right for you and how to do it… In this special podcast Martin is joined by two professional investment advisers to talk about: - What is going to happen to the ISA limit.- Whether you should be saving, investing or doing a combination of the two.- A beginners guide to investing and where you should put …

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Solar Inverter Secrets: Avoid the 3 Biggest Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands 13:30

6M ago13:30

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Your solar panels might last 25 years, but what if the heart of your system fails in just 5? Today we're exposing the three critical inverter mistakes that could destroy your solar investment and showing you exactly how to avoid them. Key Timestamps: 0:00 - The inverter crisis: Why the "heart" of your system is most likely to fail 1:37 - Mistake #1…

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Testing your consumer rights and haggling skills 57:55

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Martin Lewis records the podcast from Lords to share his money saving tips while watching the cricket. An explanation of your statutory return rights with a focus on what the law explicitly outlines as the timeframe you have to return online purchases. We also run through the top 10 companies to haggle with in the UK, with haggling tips and how to …

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Stop Giving Your Solar Power Away for Pennies 8:47

6M ago8:47

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Are you generating solar power only to practically give it away for pennies? With net metering policies changing rapidly across the country, utilities are slashing buyback rates to as low as 2-4 cents per kWh while charging you 12-25 cents during peak hours. This creates a massive energy arbitrage opportunity - if you know how to size your battery …

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Solar Tax Credit: The Final Countdown to 2026 9:12

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The solar industry's biggest shift in over a decade is happening NOW. The comfortable, gradual phase-out of federal solar incentives has been completely upended by the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" creating an absolute hard deadline that will fundamentally reshape solar economics. In this critical episode, we break down exactly what this legislation me…

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Free £1,000 a year for wannabe first time buyers | Will cash ISAs be cut | LISA v Pension 58:14

6M ago58:14

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Martin looks at Lifetime ISAs, after a report was published by the Treasury Committee on the future of the first time buyers savings account, he explains the basics of them and answers questions on who they are good for, who they don’t work for and when is the best time to open one. Energy bills dropped 7% this week, Martin explains what people sho…

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Franklin WH aPower2 vs Enphase IQ Battery 10C 10:32

6M ago10:32

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The home battery dilemma is finally ending! In this episode, we break down two game-changing battery systems hitting the market in 2025: the Franklin WH aPower2 and the Enphase IQ Battery 10C. Both promise to solve the age-old problem of choosing between raw power and long-lasting capacity. We dive deep into a head-to-head comparison across six key…

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The cheapest way to spend abroad, stop paying to pay! And find old pensions worth £10,000s! 1:02:05

7M ago1:02:05

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With £31 billion in lost or unclaimed pensions in the UK, Martin tells you how to find your old pensions - which could be worth £10,000s! Plus, Martin’s top holiday money need-to-knows to help you stop paying when you spend abroad and get the most bang for your (Vietnamese) dong. And you tell us the worst financial advice you were given by your par…