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The Money Diet: Step-by-step Guide to Saving Money (Paperback)

by Martin Lewis (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (126 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Vermilion; New edition edition (1 April 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0091894840
  • ISBN-13: 978-0091894849
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (126 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 222,176 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Do you want to cut your bills without cutting back? Are you fed up with being ripped off? Do you want more money in your pocket? The average person spends more money on their telephone bill than stocks and shares - so why do finance books always talk about the markets? Whether it's utilities, credit cards, DVDs or debt, The Money Diet holds the secret of how to save. With crash-diet tips for speedy savings, a healthy eating guide to debt management, case studies and a complete financial fitness for life programme to strengthen reader's money-saving muscles, Martin Lewis can save you -6000 a year with his fully-researched, easy to implement, cutting-edge advice!

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The book is focused around a Calorie Counter of savings. This page right at the start details the things you can save money on, how long each takes, how much you'll save and whether it's hard, medium or easy to do. A simple but powerful devise to put money into people's pockets.

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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the money saver's bible , 3 May 2006
By A. J. Trechmann (UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Money Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Off Your Bills and Saving Money on Everything! (Paperback)
I was so impressed with this book that I bought my children and their friends the book. It is a MUST for the pay-first think-later generation. Every teenager on opening a bank account should have this book to start their money saving career. It is written in good clear english that anyone can understand. A book that all adults should have and read.
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63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars WoW!, 15 Aug 2006
This review is from: The Money Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Off Your Bills and Saving Money on Everything! (Paperback)
I asked for this book in January for my birthday (easily pleased) and am sooo glad I did! I have decluttered my finances and understand that I am in total control of the way my money goes out. It's not about being a skin flint or a cheap skate, it's about having the same lifestyle for less, leaving you more money for treats. It's also about being in control. Anyone who doesn't have anything to say about this book doesn't understand it or doesn't want to! It's a brilliant, go anywhere, starting point prior to getting hooked on the web site. Every '30 something' should have one!
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112 of 115 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Change your routine advice, 12 Nov 2005
By Budge Burgess (Kilmarnock, Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Money Diet: The Ultimate Guide to Shedding Pounds Off Your Bills and Saving Money on Everything! (Paperback)
The essence of Martin Lewis's advice can be encapsulated in the old adage, look after the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves. It's easy to fritter money away once you get into the habit of simply spending it and not thinking about why and how. Lewis suggests that you get into good spending habits, that you develop a routine of questioning and assessing your spending patterns. Look for the cheapest options, look for the best buys, keep even your routine spending under review.

Change your gas, electricity, telephone and other suppliers. Keep aware of where the best deals are and don't suffer from any false loyalty - go for the best value. Change your credit cards, keep your spending under review. Look to mortgage and insurance providers - be prepared to switch to better deals.

Lewis offers advice and a health and fitness check on your finances. Think about what you're spending, evaluate whether or not each expenditure (particularly the regular ones) gives you value for money. Look for patterns in your spending - and it's not just a case of "why is it I go out on Friday night with money in my pocket but come Saturday morning it seems to have gone?" We all have bad spending habits, we're all addicted to routines, and these can become very expensive.

This is sound, well-packaged advice. Much of it is (or should be) obvious. A lot of it will make you think and question your spending habits. And it's not an expensive little volume, so you should recoup your investment very rapidly by simply adopting one or two of Lewis's ideas. Good value.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish book, just go on the website...
Man is a genius and comes with some amazing advice but the book is a major disspointment because everything is on the website and im dont like the way the book is written. Read more
Published 14 months ago by bookreader

5.0 out of 5 stars At long last a money saving book from which we can all benefit!!
I have read a couple of other money saving books before, and not been very impressed. So much so that I nearly gave this one a miss! Glad I thought again! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Crazy Andy

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
This is a good book, essentially makes you think more carefully about your money - I found it hard going, but nevertheless a good book to have regardles of your financial... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Londoner

4.0 out of 5 stars Good if a bit generalized
I like Martin Lewis's style, and his advice is all practical and useful. However, sometimes you want something which is a bit more specific to your own situation. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sam

5.0 out of 5 stars A Life Changing Book
Martain Lewis is a Saint. This book is full of hints & tips on saving money and will help you save £000's....so it's definitely worth the money!
Published 22 months ago by Love Books

4.0 out of 5 stars Consumer Revenge
There are lots of books "guaranteed" to save you £££s but Martin Lewis' book is definitely worth taking seriously. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by M. Wren

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical Money Saving Advice
I was a bit dubious when I bought this book, as I'd rented it out of the library before and not really done anything with the advice. Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2007 by A. I. Mackenzie

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff - especially the product guide
I use this book as a bit of a money bible and have been doing the 'slow burn' technique for about a year now. Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2006 by PaulineM

5.0 out of 5 stars Count the calories and save pounds!
I read the first edition of this book and found the advice invaluable. I've probably saved hundreds over the past couple of years thanks to Martin, his book and his website.
Published on 4 May 2006 by S. R. Mills

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Old Moneysavers. Excellent for New MoneySavers.
This is a great book and is well worth a read because you will find plenty of MoneySaving idea's.

I think the previous reveiwer was a bit unfair, sher says she's been... Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Mr. Gary Barber

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