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Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel? |
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"Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel? "
Nope. He's helped many. What are your specific issues?
The problem is that millions are desperately financially illiterate. Most of what he says is simplistic to financially literate people, but useful to those who aren't. |
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"Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel?
Nope. He's helped many. What are your specific issues?
The problem is that millions are desperately financially illiterate. Most of what he says is simplistic to financially literate people, but useful to those who aren't."
So I did something recently highlighting how most people do not know their statutory rights regarding returning purchases for in store. He made a really big deal about what the law actually is which is mostly irrelevant in the context of people Christmas shopping. What is relevant is they understand the stores own policy before buying. He knows full well that the people he is talking to are not the type of people that will take a retailer to a small claims court.
Also his recent update on the miss selling of car finance he made a huge song and dance about the breaking news.
Most of his Christmas shopping saves are trash, spend some money on some crap to get some extra crap a bit cheaper.
I just think he goes for very quick populous wins for people that aren’t very smart.
I struggle to see any solid financial principles in much of his material, like how to reduce, reuse, , alternatives to consuming etc
Few years ago it was common knowledge you could effectively decouple your gas and electric most of the year to save a fortune using 2 suppliers , yet there was nothing at all on his site about this because all the providers he partners with will only give him commission if he if he sells dual fuel
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"No. He seems genuinely concerned about finance of ordinary people and uses his celeb status as leverage. No doubt he lines his own pocket too. Why not?"
Of course he does. He sold his own website for 87 million. It’s now nothing but an affiliate links doorway
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By *otMe66Man 1 day ago
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"Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel?
Nope. He's helped many. What are your specific issues?
The problem is that millions are desperately financially illiterate. Most of what he says is simplistic to financially literate people, but useful to those who aren't.
So I did something recently highlighting how most people do not know their statutory rights regarding returning purchases for in store. He made a really big deal about what the law actually is which is mostly irrelevant in the context of people Christmas shopping. What is relevant is they understand the stores own policy before buying. He knows full well that the people he is talking to are not the type of people that will take a retailer to a small claims court.
Also his recent update on the miss selling of car finance he made a huge song and dance about the breaking news.
Most of his Christmas shopping saves are trash, spend some money on some crap to get some extra crap a bit cheaper.
I just think he goes for very quick populous wins for people that aren’t very smart.
I struggle to see any solid financial principles in much of his material, like how to reduce, reuse, , alternatives to consuming etc
Few years ago it was common knowledge you could effectively decouple your gas and electric most of the year to save a fortune using 2 suppliers , yet there was nothing at all on his site about this because all the providers he partners with will only give him commission if he if he sells dual fuel
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I have had a think about this and in my opinion you’re right, there is a similarity in the people they attract, not the way they go about their day to day.
Both Lewis and Farage resonate with people who feel disconnected or punished by systems they think are too complex, or working against their best interests.
If you consider the people who are struggling to pay their bills, I would imagine they feel like they are running out of ideas. Lewis offered them a platform that like minded people share and he provides some simple advice that might actually work for them.
He is never going to attract an investor with a varied portfolio, they are not the target audience.
Farage operates similarly, offering a voice to people who believe other parties ignore their issues. He provides a platform for those who share similar frustrations with the main parties. |
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"Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel?
Nope. He's helped many. What are your specific issues?
The problem is that millions are desperately financially illiterate. Most of what he says is simplistic to financially literate people, but useful to those who aren't.
So I did something recently highlighting how most people do not know their statutory rights regarding returning purchases for in store. He made a really big deal about what the law actually is which is mostly irrelevant in the context of people Christmas shopping. What is relevant is they understand the stores own policy before buying. He knows full well that the people he is talking to are not the type of people that will take a retailer to a small claims court.
Also his recent update on the miss selling of car finance he made a huge song and dance about the breaking news.
Most of his Christmas shopping saves are trash, spend some money on some crap to get some extra crap a bit cheaper.
I just think he goes for very quick populous wins for people that aren’t very smart.
I struggle to see any solid financial principles in much of his material, like how to reduce, reuse, , alternatives to consuming etc
Few years ago it was common knowledge you could effectively decouple your gas and electric most of the year to save a fortune using 2 suppliers , yet there was nothing at all on his site about this because all the providers he partners with will only give him commission if he if he sells dual fuel
I have had a think about this and in my opinion you’re right, there is a similarity in the people they attract, not the way they go about their day to day.
Both Lewis and Farage resonate with people who feel disconnected or punished by systems they think are too complex, or working against their best interests.
If you consider the people who are struggling to pay their bills, I would imagine they feel like they are running out of ideas. Lewis offered them a platform that like minded people share and he provides some simple advice that might actually work for them.
He is never going to attract an investor with a varied portfolio, they are not the target audience.
Farage operates similarly, offering a voice to people who believe other parties ignore their issues. He provides a platform for those who share similar frustrations with the main parties. "
I actually think he has gotten worse over the years. I truly believe he started out with the right intentions and his sight used to actually be fairly helpful, but he has changed.
He has learned how to communicate with that target market the same way that other populists like Farage have.
But what annoys me most about him is that he dramatise everything, he exaggerates, he has a very personal agenda and it’s quite self absorbed. He made a big point of communicating how student debt should not be considered as debt which is a very political right wing of view, (which I happen to agree with) but he was clearly doing it for ideological reasons.
And I see the same in his communications around miss selling of car finance, it’s like he wants to be some kind of working class Messiah. |
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Farage operates similarly, offering a voice to people who believe other parties ignore their issues. He provides a platform for those who share similar frustrations with the main parties. "
But are they authentic ?
Is telling them that they can buy one overpriced bag of crisps from Tesco and get another one a little bit cheaper the best way of helping these people pay their bills?
I doubt he buys them, probably telling them they don’t actually need crisps in their weekly shop would be much better advice, instead of pushing them onto them like some corporate drug dealer , killing them & while taking commissions from mega Corps |
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By *abioMan 1 day ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Does anyone else think this guy is basically a drama queen, self absorbed populist , giving out a ton of mostly useless occasionally almost miss-information to not very clever people that suck it up like gospel?
Nope. He's helped many. What are your specific issues?
The problem is that millions are desperately financially illiterate. Most of what he says is simplistic to financially literate people, but useful to those who aren't.
So I did something recently highlighting how most people do not know their statutory rights regarding returning purchases for in store. He made a really big deal about what the law actually is which is mostly irrelevant in the context of people Christmas shopping. What is relevant is they understand the stores own policy before buying. He knows full well that the people he is talking to are not the type of people that will take a retailer to a small claims court.
Also his recent update on the miss selling of car finance he made a huge song and dance about the breaking news.
Most of his Christmas shopping saves are trash, spend some money on some crap to get some extra crap a bit cheaper.
I just think he goes for very quick populous wins for people that aren’t very smart.
I struggle to see any solid financial principles in much of his material, like how to reduce, reuse, , alternatives to consuming etc
Few years ago it was common knowledge you could effectively decouple your gas and electric most of the year to save a fortune using 2 suppliers , yet there was nothing at all on his site about this because all the providers he partners with will only give him commission if he if he sells dual fuel
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He has helped more people than you will probably ever realise, I don’t mind that with stuff like getting increases in state pensions that he is more trusted than the government as an independent source… if he can explain it very roughly in 5 minutes, we can then go through the more specific with regards to people
Oh and that car thing you criticised him for… my guess is that it may end up being as big a misselling scandal as PPI.. so to tell people that a judgement that was due in November is now not expected till May is something most may not have been aware of…
I think you just have a grudge.. not sure why |
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He built a hugely successful business from scratch that is used and trusted my millions. If you don't like his advice, cool, don't use the website. Or if you think your financial advice is better then start your own service and make a fortune. Always easier to be a critic than a doer. |
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By *lfasoCouple 1 day ago
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"He built a hugely successful business from scratch that is used and trusted my millions. If you don't like his advice, cool, don't use the website. Or if you think your financial advice is better then start your own service and make a fortune. Always easier to be a critic than a doer."
He also married Lara Lewington - respect  |
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"He built a hugely successful business from scratch that is used and trusted my millions. If you don't like his advice, cool, don't use the website. Or if you think your financial advice is better then start your own service and make a fortune. Always easier to be a critic than a doer.
He also married Lara Lewington - respect "
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Not endeared by some of his delivery but his expert knowledge and explanation is excellent and stands up to any scrutiny. He destroyed the Labour Mp recently on their own budget.
Need more like him. Farage was a precious metals futures trader, the current chancellor couldn’t tie his shoes laces. |
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"He knows full well that the people he is talking to are not the type of people that will take a retailer to a small claims court.
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Actually, be puts loads of resources on his site to help people to do just this, templates, how-to guides, etc. Not just for small claims, but tribunals, objection letters, etc. He arguably does more to empower the types who otherwise wouldn't fight companies/councils than anyone else.
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I just think he goes for very quick populous wins for people that aren’t very smart.
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Yes. And this is exactly what's needed. There are millions out there who don't know the basics or, if they know the basics, they don't know what to do about it. He helps those who are the most financially vulnerable. Simple messages for simple people. That's a good thing.
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I struggle to see any solid financial principles in much of his material, like how to reduce, reuse, , alternatives to consuming etc
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You might be right here, in that he could do more on this front. Nevertheless, he's one of the good guys. |
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