Martin Lewis - A Bit Of Background
Martin Lewis is a financial journalist most famous for being known as the "MoneySavingExpert". He has had 2 best-selling books and edited another; "The Money Diet", "Thrifty Ways For Modern Days" and "The Three Most Important Lessons You've Never Been Taught".
Born in Manchester (UK) on May 9th, 1972. He was soon to embark on a journey to become a world reknowned MoneySavingExpert. He took an undergraduate degree in government and law at the London School Of Economics and also a postgraduate degree in broadcast journalism at Cardiff's Centre For Journalism Studies.
He soon began to write columns as a finance and business journalist and has had many recent TV appearances, most notably on ITV1's Tonight show.
Martin Lewis has also spearheaded two campaign petitions. The first to ban advertisements during children's TV (it received 43000 signatures) and the second to prevent Carol Vorderman appearing in secured loan advertising (this received over 80000 signatures!) Carol Vorderman reportedly theatened legal action and both of these petitions have been subject to parliamentary motions.
Born in Manchester (UK) on May 9th, 1972. He was soon to embark on a journey to become a world reknowned MoneySavingExpert. He took an undergraduate degree in government and law at the London School Of Economics and also a postgraduate degree in broadcast journalism at Cardiff's Centre For Journalism Studies.
He soon began to write columns as a finance and business journalist and has had many recent TV appearances, most notably on ITV1's Tonight show.
Martin Lewis has also spearheaded two campaign petitions. The first to ban advertisements during children's TV (it received 43000 signatures) and the second to prevent Carol Vorderman appearing in secured loan advertising (this received over 80000 signatures!) Carol Vorderman reportedly theatened legal action and both of these petitions have been subject to parliamentary motions.
The Money Saving Expert Website
Martin Lewis created and runs the website MoneySavingExpert - Consumer Revenge
The site currently has over 2.3 million people subscribed to it's newsletter and received 479 million hits in July alone!
According to the web information company Alexa the site is ranked #77 in the UK and #2452 globally.
The site currently has over 2.3 million people subscribed to it's newsletter and received 479 million hits in July alone!
According to the web information company Alexa the site is ranked #77 in the UK and #2452 globally.
The Money Diet
The first book Martin Lewis wrote about saving money. The money diet is split into sections, each looking at a different financial aspect.
- The Calorie Counter
- Financial Fitness For Life
- The Crash Diet
- Healthy Eating
- The Adversarial Consumer Society
Each section focuses on different ways to save money and to maximise the cash you already have. Many people have referred to this as the "money bible". They are not wrong.
This is a must-buy!
- The Calorie Counter
- Financial Fitness For Life
- The Crash Diet
- Healthy Eating
- The Adversarial Consumer Society
Each section focuses on different ways to save money and to maximise the cash you already have. Many people have referred to this as the "money bible". They are not wrong.
This is a must-buy!
The Money Diet:
The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Off Your Bills and Saving Money on Everything!
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Thrifty Ways For Modern Days
This book stems from the techniques on money saving that have been passed (both up and down) from generation to generation.
It's a collection of the finest money saving tips from 'how to budget' to 'cleaning on the cheap'.
A definite book for everyone.
This book will find some way for the most clued up saver to save more!
It's a collection of the finest money saving tips from 'how to budget' to 'cleaning on the cheap'.
A definite book for everyone.
This book will find some way for the most clued up saver to save more!
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The Three Most Impotant Lessons You've Never Been Taught
The front cover shows the three lessons you've never been taught:
1. A company's job is to make money from you.
2. Debt isn't bad; bad debt is bad.
3. Loyalty doesn't pay.
These may appear to be nothing more than common sense but as you read through this book, you'll realise just how often even the most super savvy saver takes these rules for granted.
This book may only take an hour to read and can be picked up at a very low cost but I can assure you, it may just be the best little investment you ever make. I should also take this opportunity to add that Martin Lewis is donating all proceeds from this book to the MSE Charity (registered charity no. 1121320).
This is a book that teaches you to survive in the ever more hostile climate that is consumer economy.
It stems from a challenge set for Martin Lewis by ITV1's Tonight programme. He was challenged to turn a group of 12 ordinary teenagers into junior MoneySavingExperts in just 1 day!
The results were astounding. Each teen managed to go home and save their families around £5000 ($9980) per year.
1. A company's job is to make money from you.
2. Debt isn't bad; bad debt is bad.
3. Loyalty doesn't pay.
These may appear to be nothing more than common sense but as you read through this book, you'll realise just how often even the most super savvy saver takes these rules for granted.
This book may only take an hour to read and can be picked up at a very low cost but I can assure you, it may just be the best little investment you ever make. I should also take this opportunity to add that Martin Lewis is donating all proceeds from this book to the MSE Charity (registered charity no. 1121320).
This is a book that teaches you to survive in the ever more hostile climate that is consumer economy.
It stems from a challenge set for Martin Lewis by ITV1's Tonight programme. He was challenged to turn a group of 12 ordinary teenagers into junior MoneySavingExperts in just 1 day!
The results were astounding. Each teen managed to go home and save their families around £5000 ($9980) per year.
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JaguarJulie
May 6, 2010 @ 2:49 pm | delete
- You know it sure does seem like an interesting approach to money to think of it in diet terms ... too bad those hedge fund CEOs don't believe in that ... their incomes are a bit bloated and over weight.
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anilg
Jun 17, 2008 @ 10:49 am | delete
- Nice lens with lots of useful information. If you are willing to make money online, then please visit my lens
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clouda9
May 12, 2008 @ 2:11 pm | delete
- What a great thing to share, very timely! If you haven't joined the bloggers at Squidtop.com I think you should and make this your first entry.
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RichLeigh
May 1, 2008 @ 6:12 am | delete
- Another cool lens you've got going there!
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ElizabethJeanAllen
Apr 10, 2008 @ 3:35 pm | delete
- Great Lens, and yes you did Martin Lewis Justice
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