Council Tax Cost Cutting Special: 5 ways to try to cut your bill & possibly get 拢1,000s back
Martin Lewis explains council tax, Premium Bonds, Lifetime ISAs and big money secrets.
Martin Lewis dives into council tax. Are you overpaying? Martin breaks down practical, often overlooked ways you could cut your bill鈥攑otentially saving hundreds each year. From checking your property band to claiming discounts for single occupancy, students, or disabilities.
We also explore what to do if you think your property has been incorrectly assessed鈥攑lus the potential risks of challenging your banding. With real-life success stories and clear step-by-step guidance, you鈥檒l find out how to navigate the system and make sure you're not paying more than you need to.
Plus, this week鈥檚 鈥淭ell Us鈥濃 We鈥檙e asking: What鈥檚 the biggest money secret you鈥檝e ever kept? When was it? Who did you keep it from鈥攁nd why? We hear your candid, surprising, and sometimes emotional stories.
In our regular Mastermind feature, Adrian tackles a question from Martin on Lifetime ISAs (LISAs).
And Martin brings you the latest Premium Bonds update鈥攊ncluding current prize rates, odds of winning, and whether they still stack up compared to savings accounts in today鈥檚 climate.
If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!) 鈥 so if you鈥檝e always wanted to know his favourite ice cream flavour, if he鈥檚 ever pondered the meaning of life, or have a very complicated question about your personal finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.
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- Sun 17 May 2026 06:0091福利社 Radio 5 Live
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.