The Martin Lewis Podcast is here. Founder of Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis answers your financial questions including when is the £200 payment for homes that use heating oil, have an LPG boiler or biomass boiler due?In the 12 months to November 2022 the inflation figure was 10.7% but what does inflation mean? Why is inflation so high? When will inflation go down?This week, Martin has an urgent reminder for people to check if they are eligible for pension credit as the deadline for the Cost of Living payment of £324 is this week. Elsewhere in the show, Countdown's Susie Dent gets in touch about Martin’s dictionary corner. ‘Tell Us’ what’s the one piece of money wisdom you wish you could tell your 18-year-old self? Plus Martin’s podcast exclusive money-saving tips – such as the cheapest places to get your Christmas vegetables. Producer: Isabelle Tudor

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