Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to millions of people who have a British passport. The ITV This Morning Expert says people need to be aware of 'hidden' fees when renewing their passport.
30.03.2022 - 19:15 / ok.co.uk
Martin Lewis is well-known for his helpful money-saving tips, with the TV star having helped millions of people cut back on their household expenses over the years. The 49 year old financial journalist offers free advice on a wide range of topics, including household bills, mortgages and insurance, and has most recently been outlining tips to help people ahead of next month's energy price increase. Martin, who recently urged the public to make five simple changes in order to save money, boasts an impressive net worth thanks to his successful career.
Let's take a look into the money-saving expert's huge fortune... Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter What is Martin Lewis' net worth? Martin has made millions since carving out a career in journalism, and appears to have listened to his own advice, having spent his fortune carefully. As of 2021, Martin is believed to be worth a jaw-dropping £123million, according to The Sunday Times Rich List.
The financial expert founded the website MoneySavingExpert back in 2003 from his living room.The website cost him around £100 to set up, and it clearly proved to be worth it. The site, where he published tips and advice about cutting household bills, continued to grow and is now the the UK's biggest consumer website - it has held this title for over a decade. In 2012, Martin sold MoneySavingExpert for £87million to the Money Supermarket Group.
The deal saw the 49 year old receive £35m cash upfront, as well as 22.1m shares in Moneysupermarket.com and £27m in future payments. Martin announced at the time that he would be donating £10m of the money to charity, with £1m going to Citizens Advice. He has since managed to
.Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to millions of people who have a British passport. The ITV This Morning Expert says people need to be aware of 'hidden' fees when renewing their passport.
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Martin Lewis' frustration was clear to see as he appeared on This Morning on Thursday. It comes after a heavy TV and radio presence from the Money Saving Expert founder ahead of energy prices rocketing on Friday (April 1).
Energy company E.On has blamed the Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis for the industry-wide website crashes that are occurring ahead of the energy price cap increase tomorrow. E.On's said on Twitter that 'Martin has once again created unprecedented demand bringing down Britain'.'
As energy bills are set to soar even further as the cost of living crisis continues to pinch it can feel daunting to consider the arrival of your next bill. Next month, energy prices will increase by around 50% across the board affecting every user in the UK. Most energy firms are increasing their standard tariffs to the maximum allowed by the Ofgem price cap - £1,971 - from April 1.
Martin Lewis has been flooded with praise after he returned to Good Morning Britain with a historic special episode. The Money Saving Expert is no stranger to hosting the ITV news programme now having made his presenting debut on the show last year.
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