Martin Lewis
@MartinSLewis
Founder @moneysavingexp, @mmhpi & (ish) @itvmlshow & Martin Lewis Podcast. Home of t'daily twitter poll, tips, puns, musings. Mrs MSE’s husband, Sapphire's dad
I sued Facebook for defamation over scam ads & settled in return for 2 things that LAUNCH TODAY -1on1 scam help at new Citizens Advice Scam Action (paid for by Facebook £3m) -New Facebook scam ad report tool & dedicated team (unique to UK). Full info moneysavingexpert.com/news/2019/07/m… RT
Yes we have identical crossword books. First to finish wins, if neither finish the one who gets the most right once we're both done.
I’ve never heard of competitive crosswords, are you both doing the same crossword? Love that you’re maintaining your competitive streak over dinner xx
Out for dinner with Mrs MSE (@LaraLewington) doing competitive crosswords. She says she doesn't need to buy stronger reading glasses. I think this picture proves otherwise #InDenial

How have you rated your main bank's current account service over the last six months? Please vote in our regular, speedy, MSE site poll... moneysavingexpert.com/poll/2025/bank… which helps us help you decide on banking services..
Seems BBC has gone with the majority. Its just announced it will broadcast the series.
Today's Poll: Should the BBC show the already filmed, and paid for, series of Masterchef involving Greg Wallace?
Please share with anyone who mayve been impacted (most commonly women age 40 to 90)
State Pension error! Did you take time off work (1978 to 2010) to look after children or someone with long term disability? You could be owed £10,000s Full help to check in... moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/home-r… In brief: 100,000s wrongly have Nat Insurance gaps that reduce your State…
State Pension error! Did you take time off work (1978 to 2010) to look after children or someone with long term disability? You could be owed £10,000s Full help to check in... moneysavingexpert.com/reclaim/home-r… In brief: 100,000s wrongly have Nat Insurance gaps that reduce your State…
The three big things that can stop you getting accepted for a mortgage… More help including using mortgage brokers, how much you can borrow and a best buy comparison in moneysavingexpert.com/mortgages/
Do you have questions on savings? Eg How to boost interest, cash ISA v normal savings, should you overpay mortgage, what the best buys are. Where to put your money and more? That's the theme of my podcast this week, so pls post questions here and the producers will collate :)
Test your Credit Eligibility Rating! My 5 steps for EVERYONE with credit card debt to slash costs... moneysavingexpert.com/tips/2025/07/2…
Today's Poll: In principle who should pay the MAJORITY of the cost of a UK student's first degree? Which of these options is CLOSEST to your view - the State, the individual from their later earnings, or future employers.
TELL US: Instruction v Destruction! When've u not followed official product instructions and come a cropper or come out smiling? Eg - Washed something dry clean only (as its too costly) - Took mobile apart to fix Pls post ur tales by reply starting with INSTRUCTION (if good…
I've not seen this one. It's a new scam to me. If anyone sees it and has a link pls send as I'd like to get on with trying to get it wiped out.
Hello Martin. I have just seen a video online that shows you personally guaranteeing up to £30,000 of investors money if they lose it trading on a new AI trading platform GainportUK.com. It was a very convincing video and it all looks too good to be true. Is it true?
A few people questioning "why write The State when you mean taxpayers"... ...because that's a whole other can of worms. How the state funds things is a big question - taxation is one option, so is borrowing, so is creating money. I decided far better to avoid that issue!
Today's Poll: In principle who should pay the MAJORITY of the cost of a UK student's first degree? Which of these options is CLOSEST to your view - the State, the individual from their later earnings, or future employers.
Government finds 'systemic failure' with solid wall insulation fitted under official schemes – here's updated info if your home's affected... moneysavingexpert.com/news/2025/07/s…