Mortgage Special: Time To Fix? Will Rates drop further? How to find top deals

Martin Lewis asks are you one of over 1m who overpaid their student loan and can get it back? We are looking at the latest car finance update, which could double the number of people who are due a payout on their claims. The listeners ‘Tell Us’ about the best thing they’ve learnt about money from work. And a Mastermind looking at premium bonds…

Martin Lewis takes you through the increase to tuition fees.There’s advice for students and those affected by the fall in interest rates.Tell Us is all about the most impulsive purchase you’ve made, and why you regret it.And there’s a special Mastermind for Adrian concerning floral shirts.

In a special episode, Martin reacts to the budget from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. He explains what the headline changes to national insurance, inheritance tax and minimum wage will mean for you – and dives into the detail of what wasn’t announced in the Commons to explore what’s coming next on child benefit and stamp duty.

The ‘Not The Martin Lewis Podcast’ is back. Martin asks the experts about the topics that matter to you. This time around it’s all about marriage – and divorce. From pre-nuptial agreements to asset splitting, how to divorce cheaply and…. are their benefits to getting married, when it comes to money?

On this week’s podcast Martin explains how you can buy voluntary National Insurance years to boost your state pension. Tell Us is about what do you have in your house that you haven’t used in the last year? Later in the pod, Martin shares his latest money-saving tips and Adrian attempts another tricky Mastermind question.

Martin Lewis on why it’s financially crucial to prepare for death, divorce and dementia. Advice for those aged under 22, explaining their Child Trust Funds and how some may be able to access cash saved in them. A Tell Us about the most joy you’ve ever got from spending under £5. And a Mastermind looking at car insurance.

An Energy Price Cap special looking at why the energy price cap is rising when wholesale rates are dropping. Which type of tariff is right for you and how to lower your standing charges.

The main topic the week is everything you need to know about mortgages. There is also an update for savers and Martin explains a legal challenge to the UK and Scottish Governments' decision to cut the winter fuel payment.And the Tell Us got a huge response looking at what people did with their first pay packet.

Martin Lewis looks at how to save as a first time buyer. Lifetime ISAs can get you up to £1,000 a year free from the state towards your deposit, but Martin says some “shouldn’t bother”. Martin explains why almost everyone who hits 18 should put a pound in one right now. We look at Smart Meters… and it’s less than 100 days to Christmas… so the ‘Tell Us’ is all about your past Christmas financial problems, so others can learn from them. And this week’s Mastermind is an important listen for anyone who’s had a flight cancelled on them - or cancelled it themselves - this summer or in years gone by.

On this week’s podcast Martin gives his energy tips ahead of the energy price cap on 1 October.Listeners TELL US about their stock of old stamps that they’re still using ahead of the 22% increase in the cost of standard first-class stamps on 7 October. And Adrian Chiles attempts his first ever Mastermind – will he have beginners luck?