2025-02-07
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Hello, I'm Martin Lewis and this is the cunningly named the Martin Lewis Podcast.
I do wonder what that's all going to be about now.
Usually much of it comes from my BBC Radio 5 live show with Adrian Chiles.
But don't worry, there's bonus money saving tips just for you lucky,
lucky podcast listeners in today's podcast, the Big Story.
An important but somewhat perverse warning for anyone who pays car insurance.
The bank of England cut UK base rates by 0.25 percentage points live during the 5 live show.
Rather convenient of them.
So what does that mean for mortgage holders, savers, credit card customers and loan holders or getters?
This week's Tellers is all about what did you learn at work that you now use in your own finances?
We hear from builders, credit controllers, debt counselors, retail staff and more,
including one social worker with fascinating views on money and social mobility.
Really is worth a listen, that one.
In quick tips, there's an update on energy prices.
It's not good news.
You really do need to look at fixing now a tax saving loophole for electric vehicle drivers
and a warning for Sky TV customers.
And this week's Mastermind question, if you pay online but collect in store,