Martin Lewis furious after being accused of 'misleading' fans

Martin Lewis returned to Twitter last night amid a “self-imposed” break from social media.

Martin Lewis hosted a special pensions edition of his weekly Money Show Live TV programme on Thursday night offering insight and advice on how to make the most of your cash for a worry-free retirement.The founder of MoneySavingExpert.com focused on private and company pensions, rather than UK Government-delivered State Pensions, due to time constraints on his 30-minute TV show.However, he offered universal advice for everyone on how to work out the amount people should be paying into their pension for their retirement.Martin told viewers that he is often asked how much a person should save towards their retirement years and used the ages of three famous faces - Dina Asher-Smith, 25, Rochelle Humes, 31, and Ben Shephard, 46 - to illustrate

Retirement planning may not be high on your priority list right now, but a little planning ahead could make you tens of thousands of pounds better off come the age of 55.

"Like Martin, Lara is also known for her presenting work and she co-hosts BBC's technology programme Click alongside fellow presenter Spencer Kelly.She has also previously been a technology reporter for both Channel 5 News and Sky. On Friday last week, Martin shared an insight into his home life as he announced he would be signing off his social media, to spend time with his family as half-term approached. He wrote: "That's all folks! It's half term, so I'm signing off work & social media for family time, til my show Thur [Thursday]. "Before it's reported, I need (to) declare we are off on holiday! We promised mini MSE."So for 1 night we're all going to...

Martin Lewis has warned Brits they should check their bank accounts for payments they don’t need or have forgotten about to cut costs.The Money Saving Expert explained that knowing the difference between outgoing payment types could save you cold hard cash.You may be paying out for things you never use like TV or music streaming services, book subscriptions, gym memberships and even old insurance policies.Martin said that people who don’t audit their finances are losing money by paying for things they’ve forgotten about.He explained that there are three common payment types: Direct Debit, standing order and recurring payments.He added that people didn’t know their rights when it came to be cancelling which could save them thousands each

Martin Lewis has explained how knowing the difference between outgoing payment types and when to cancel could save you money.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a word of warning to anybody with a UK bank account.According to Martin, many of us could be having money taken out of our accounts every month without us even realising it. According to Birmingham Live, Martin made the revelation on Thursday's instalment of the Martin Lewis Money show - which is currently on ITV every week.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has built up a property empire said to be worth £12.5 million thanks to his savvy fiscal tips.The 48 year old and his wife Lara, 41, have invested millions of pounds buying real estate in affluent north England towns like Wilmslow and Knutsford in Cheshire. Martin, who is a regular guest on This Morning alongside Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby has given nearly £20million of his own fortune to charity over the last eight years.

Martin Lewis, 48, took to Twitter to reveal to his 1,100,000 followers that he is going on 'holiday'.

Martin Lewis has warned Brits desperate to jet off on a summer break after a disastrous year for holidays in 2020 to be patient for a little longer – warning flights may not be refunded if they can't travel.The Money Saving Expert.com founder said to only book holidays "if you can afford to lose money" on ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show on Thursday (February 11).It's currently illegal to travel abroad for holidays and the government will not give an update about the lockdown restrictions until February 22.People watching Martin Lewis' show tweeted him for holiday advice, with many confused that airlines already accepting bookings although it's not been announced when lockdown will end.Speaking on his show, Martin says: "You are not allowed to

Several major airlines have issued new policies following the latest update to travel restrictions during the Covid pandemic.

Martin Lewis, 48, is said to have invested £12.5m of his money in an impressive property portfolio alongside his wife Lara, 41.The couple have also reportedly channeled their wealth into doing good with their charitable donations.The pair are said to have donated an incredible £20m to charity over the last eight years.Martin’s website Moneysavingexpert.com has also helped people in the UK to save their own money with his essential tips.  Martin and Lara have reportedly developed a property empire by investing millions in real estate in towns including Wilmslow and Knutsford in Cheshire. Their firm Osmium Estates Limited is said to have investments and property worth £12,462,726, and it also reportedly has cash deposits of £380,889.Recent

Martin Lewis has shed light on how every banking customer in the UK could receive a payment of £125 this month.The consumer expert has explained that February is one of the best months to change banks as some offer excellent financial perks and incentives.Updating readers in this week’s MoneySavingExpert email, the consumer expert reported that HSBC has launched a new £125 cash perk this week - a payment available to all new customers in the UK.HSBC is not the only company to be offering rewards in exchange for joining, Virgin Money has offered a free wine crate worth up to £180 for all new members who switch and deposit £1,000 into a savings account.The financial guru has said the rewards are available for customers who sign up through the

MONEY Saving Expert Martin Lewis has earned a fortune saving the nation a fortune – and he’s now assembled a property empire worth £12.5 million. Martin, 48, and his wife Lara, 41, have invested millions buying prime real estate in upmarket towns like Wilmslow and Knutsford in Cheshire.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anybody planning on booking a summer holiday.It comes after Grant Shapps and Boris Johnson told Brits it's too early to know whether or not we'll be able to enjoy a holiday this year.Appearing on his ITV show, the Martin Lewis Money Show, the finance journalist dished out some important advice to British holidaymakers.Speaking on the show, Martin said: "So it is up to you whether you book or not but we do not know what the future situation is going to book."I can't tell you whether you will be able to get a refund on that holiday or not. Insurance certainly won't cover it."It depends on the travel firm or company's policy.

The annual TV Licence fee is going up by £1.50 on April 1.It will cost £159 for a 12 month licence to watch colour television.On his show last night, Martin urged viewers to ask themselves if they need to pay the fee.He said that anyone watching live TV on any channel or watching BBC iPlayer needed a licence, however if you only watch catch-up on other channels then you may not need one.Spelling it out, he explained to viewers watching his ITV programme: “If you are watching this now on the ITV hub live, you need a licence.“If you are watching this now on the ITV catch-up and you never watch live TV, and you don’t use the iPlayer, you don’t need a licence.”He also pointed out that over 75s on low-incomes can be eligible for pension credit,

direct to your inboxThanks to his brilliant tips and advice, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has become something of a national treasure.But people are now calling for the ITV host to be 'cancelled', after he made a controversial confession on Twitter.Following on from Thursday's installment of the Martin Lewis Money Show, one viewer had a very important question to ask.It wasn't how to find the best car insurance, or when to turn the heating on during cold days, but something much more novel.The fan wanted to know....what Martin's opinion is when it comes to pineapple on pizza. OF COURSE.

Tens of thousands of people could be owed money by their current account provider, Martin Lewis has warned.

direct to your inboxMoney Saving Expert Martin Lewis has explained how every single banking customer in the UK could get a £125 payment this month.The finance guru, who has his own ITV show and regularly appears on Good Morning Britain and This Morning, says that February is often a good month to change banks as some offer good financial perks. According to the Mirror, HSBC this week launched a new £125 cash perk - available to all new customers in the UK.

direct to your inboxMartin Lewis was completely oblivious to the fact he swore live on This Morning. The Money Saving Expert was back on the ITV show with Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on Thursday.

Valentine's Day, Martin Lewis has a simple money trick for you.The guru has revealed how Brits can make the most of their banks in his latest Money Saving Expert email.He said money is always up for grabs for customers who sign up through HSBC's Current Account Switch Service.Martin wrote: "January is usually the month where banks pump out (legal) free cash bribes to get you to switch."Yet this year the cupboard was bare, as the only major switching freebie was Virgin Money's wine. "Finally, in the 2nd week of February, there's a deal where you're paid to switch.