Martin Lewis warning to state pensioners over '6 year' rule - 'do the maths'
Martin Lewis cautioned state pensioners about changes to National Insurance contributions that could affect their pension boosts starting April 2025.
Martin Lewis says one 'demon appliance' is spiking your energy bills
Finance expert Martin Lewis warns that tumble dryers are the main appliance significantly increasing household energy costs and suggests alternatives.
Martin Lewis's verdict on keeping the heating on low all day
Money-saving expert Martin Lewis advises against leaving the heating on low all day, suggesting more efficient use of heating.
Martin Lewis shares 'important' tax-free ISA move that gets you best rates
Finance expert Martin Lewis advises on how to transfer ISAs for better rates while maintaining their tax-free status.
Martin Lewis says 'demon appliance' is 'really expensive' and bad for energy bills
Finance expert Martin Lewis warns that tumble dryers are expensive to operate and contribute significantly to rising energy bills in the UK.
Martin Lewis says energy bills may face 'heavy rise' in July after June 30 cap ends
Martin Lewis warns UK households to prepare for potential significant increases in energy bills starting in July following the end of the current price cap.
Martin Lewis urges Brits to 'stock up on' item before 10p price rise on April 7
Martin Lewis warns UK residents to stock up on stamps before a price increase on April 7, as stamp prices have surged by 137% since 2020.
Martin Lewis says '45kg rule' that saves fuel has 'bigger impact than you think'
Martin Lewis shares tips to reduce fuel consumption by using the 45kg rule, potentially lowering petrol and diesel use by up to 30% amid rising fuel prices.
Martin Lewis flags '21-day rule' for motorists to slash cost of driving
Martin Lewis shares the '21-day rule' as a way for motorists to save on fuel costs amidst rising prices due to geopolitical tensions.
Martin Lewis says mistake in car is βmoney burnerβ and βuses 30% more fuelβ
Martin Lewis warns UK motorists about a common car mistake that significantly increases fuel consumption amid rising petrol and diesel prices.
Martin Lewis' Important 'Rule' for Anyone Making a Claim on Travel Insurance
Martin Lewis emphasizes the importance of full disclosure when making claims on travel insurance, particularly regarding double coverage from different providers.
Universal Credit claimants issued Β£100 fine warning after benefits shake-up
Universal Credit claimants who have transitioned from Tax Credits face a potential Β£100 fine if they mistakenly claim free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment without realizing they no longer qualify due to a lower earnings limit.
'Halve cost and double speed' ahead of April broadband hike
UK households are advised on ways to reduce broadband costs and increase speeds before an April price hike.
Martin Lewis 'last chance' alert over Nationwide free Β£100 payment
Martin Lewis warns Nationwide customers that they need to act quickly to qualify for a Β£100 bonus payment before the eligibility window closes.
Martin Lewis issues 'do not assume' warning to people moved to Universal Credit
Martin Lewis warns individuals transitioned to Universal Credit about potentially losing access to free NHS prescriptions and dental care due to lower income thresholds.
English and Scottish households could get 'Β£1,000s back' with Martin Lewis check
Martin Lewis encourages English and Scottish households to check their Council Tax band, as many may be owed refunds due to being overcharged.
Martin Lewis recommends this type of ISA that can 'outperform' other accounts
Consumer advocate Martin Lewis warns savers about potential changes to ISA rules that could affect returns and provides insights on opening junior ISAs.
Martin Lewis gives savers 'Β£1,000 rule' over credit card money switch
Finance expert Martin Lewis discusses the 'Β£1,000 rule' for savers regarding credit card debt in his latest BBC podcast.
Martin Lewis explains key changes to UK law for anyone with broadband
Consumer expert Martin Lewis discusses upcoming changes to UK consumer law that aim to simplify the cancellation process for broadband subscriptions.
Martin Lewis shares 'top' ISA rates as April deadline approaches
Financial expert Martin Lewis highlights the best cash and fixed ISA rates available before the April cut-off date for tax-free savings in the UK.
Martin Lewis says βmake changeβ for βcheaperβ energy bills before April 1
Money expert Martin Lewis advises households to switch to fixed energy tariffs before the upcoming April price cap change to secure lower bills.
Tax alert as you could pay Β£3,400 extra as HMRC rule hasn't changed in 45 years
Upcoming changes to inheritance tax in the UK could lead to individuals paying an additional Β£3,400 due to long-standing allowances not increasing with inflation.
Martin Lewis says it's 'incredibly important' you do this at home regularly
Martin Lewis emphasizes the importance of properly managing household finances and offers advice on bank account management in his BBC podcast.
Martin Lewis says 'stockpile today' item 'hit by 140% price increase' on April 7
Martin Lewis warns UK families about a staggering price increase of 140% in postage stamps and urges them to stockpile now.
Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type 5 digit code and screen grab result'
Martin Lewis advises mobile users to implement a five-digit security code to protect their accounts from theft after his appearance on ITV's This Morning.
Martin Lewis issues Β£20,000 savings warning 'don't leave it to last minute'
Financial expert Martin Lewis warns savers to utilize their Β£20,000 ISA allowance before the deadline on April 5, 2026, as failure to do so could result in lost savings opportunities.
Martin Lewis question to Lloyds, Halifax, Bank of Scotland after 'data breach'
Consumer advocate Martin Lewis raises concerns following a technical glitch that allowed Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers to view other people's account details.
Martin Lewis alert for any couples with joint bank accounts adding βthis is a problemβ
Martin Lewis warns couples with joint bank accounts to ensure both partners participate in financial decisions to avoid potential issues.
Martin Lewis issues alert to anyone with more than Β£11,000 in savings
Martin Lewis warns savers with more than Β£11,000 in savings about potential tax implications on interest earned, urging them to structure their savings wisely.
Martin Lewis explains one-off trick to boost ISA allowance by 45%
Martin Lewis reveals a legal method to significantly increase your ISA savings limit before the tax year ends.
Martin Lewis says 'clock is ticking' to 'use it' or risk paying more tax
Martin Lewis has alerted UK citizens about the impending deadline to utilize their tax-saving allowances before the end of the tax year.
Halifax and Lloyds LIVE: Martin Lewis speaks as wrong transactions seen on apps
Customers of Halifax, Lloyds, and Bank of Scotland reported seeing incorrect transactions on their banking apps due to a technical glitch, prompting comments from financial expert Martin Lewis.
Martin Lewis' 'money mantra' everyone should follow 'before spending anything'
Martin Lewis offers a simple financial mantra to help individuals manage impulse buying during shopping seasons.
Martin Lewis' MSE offering free Mother's Day gift ahead of Sunday
Money Saving Expert (MSE) offers free gift ideas for Mother's Day, including printable vouchers and budget-friendly flowers.
Halifax and Lloyds Banking Live: Martin Lewis Statement as Customers See Wrong Transactions
Customers of Halifax, Lloyds, and the Bank of Scotland reported seeing incorrect transactions in their banking apps, prompting comments from financial expert Martin Lewis.
New energy rules mean any smart meter user may be eligible for free cash
New energy regulations in the UK may allow smart meter users to claim compensation from their energy providers due to unresolved issues with their devices.
Martin Lewis explains 'safe thing to do' ahead of April 1 price change
Martin Lewis advises concerned Brits on protecting themselves from rising energy costs due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices.
Martin Lewis tells mobile users to 'text 5 digit code now'
Money saving expert Martin Lewis advises 14 million UK mobile phone users to text a specific code to check if they are still under contract and potentially save money.
Martin Lewis issues 'use it or lose it' warning ahead of April deadline
Martin Lewis warns savers to utilize their tax-free ISA allowance before the April deadline to avoid losing it.
Furious Martin Lewis slams scammers after fake video surfaces of wife 'being attacked'
Martin Lewis criticizes scammers for spreading a fake video depicting his wife in a staged attack, urging for regulatory changes to combat such fraudulent tactics.
Martin Lewis warns of major savings change affecting those born after 1962
Martin Lewis highlights significant changes to ISA contributions for those born after April 1962, set to take effect in 2027.
Royal Mail 'swap' reminder issued to avoid paying Β£2.50 fee from April
Royal Mail customers are reminded to utilize the 'Swap Out' scheme to avoid upcoming fees for using outdated stamps starting April 7.
Martin Lewis HMRC warning over new 'double tax' for people over this age
Martin Lewis warns of an impending 'double tax' on pensions due to changes in inheritance tax regulations.
Martin Lewis says 'stock up' on Β£1.70 item now before April price rise
Martin Lewis advises consumers to purchase stamps before a price increase takes effect in April.
Martin Lewis clarifies Β£300 rule over how interest rates work for disappointed saver
Martin Lewis addresses a listener's confusion regarding interest payments on their savings account, clarifying the workings of interest rates and expectations based on account type.
Martin Lewis gives key date for UK homeowners to take action by amid Iran war price rise
Martin Lewis advises UK homeowners to switch energy tariffs immediately due to rising prices linked to the Iran war.
Martin Lewis shares 'how long' bills increase update in light of Iran war
Martin Lewis warns that rising oil prices due to the Iran conflict could significantly increase bills for consumers in the UK.
Martin Lewis gives 'Β£3,000 rule' warning to anyone gifting money to children or grandchildren
Martin Lewis warns about the risks of gifting money to children and grandchildren, highlighting the potential tax implications under the 'Β£3,000 rule.'
Martin Lewis says 'door shuts forever' on April 5 for people aged 40 to 73
Martin Lewis warns that individuals aged 40 to 73 must act by April 5 to maximize their state pension benefits, or risk missing a critical opportunity.
Martin Lewis says energy bills 'ticking time bomb' and May 'crunch time'
Martin Lewis warns that while energy bills are temporarily decreasing due to government interventions, they may surge again later this year due to international tensions affecting fuel supplies.