MoneySavingExpert.com has become one of the UK’s biggest independent financial advice websites with over nine million people visiting it each month.
With regular appearances on GMTV and the Tonight programme, Martin Lewis is one of the country’s best known consumer champions offering information and guidance on a wide range of financial issues.
The Stockport Boost campaign was kicked off in February 2009 by Stockport Council and its partners to help residents and businesses throughout the borough tackle the economic downturn.
Martin said: “Times are tough at the moment, the economy while recovering is far from stable, people are still losing their jobs and debt is prevalent. My family live in the Stockport area, and sadly I know it is no more immune to such problems than anywhere else in the country. What’s important is that people plan for the worst but hope for the best – to do that you need hardcore information that you can trust, so it is a delight to see the Stockport Boost campaign stepping up to the plate to provide just that.”
Following the Stockport Boost campaign’s selection of top money saving tips, Martin also offers his own expert financial key point. He added: “Vow to always use the magic numbers 12, 52, 250 and 365 for habitual spending. If you buy something regularly use these to see the real cost. Buy it every month and its times by 12, every week by 52, every day by 365 and the one most people miss - every working day and it’s by 250. So if you buy a £3 Starbucks on your way to work the sheer thought of £750 a year should help you stop. If you’re more brave, try www.thedemotivator.co.uk which works out what proportion of your salary you spend!”
Leader of Stockport Council, Councillor Dave Goddard, said: “The Stockport Boost campaign is playing a vital role in helping the borough through one of the toughest economic climates for many years. To receive recognition from one of the country’s most recognisable independent financial experts proves the importance and impact of the campaign.”
The Money Saving Expert website can be accessed by visiting www.moneysavingexpert.com
Further information on the Stockport Boost campaign is available by logging on to www.stockport.gov.uk/boost (free internet access is available at all Stockport libraries).