Alvin`s Book

ukric

I bought both Martin and Alvins book. For me personally I came away from alvins book as if it was a light read and I don't feel I learned much. In comparison I had to read Martin's in bits so I would take in all the information and understand it

The only thing that sticks in my mind about Alvin's book were his comments on travel insurance and E111 forms. Thats the only thing.

Martin's covered a much wider range of issues, sometimes it was a little harder to read re: re-pensioning but it's a bit like a gym... no pain no gain.

I'd much rather see Martin on the TV explaining his stuff than Alvin any day, if the books are anything to go by.

Paul_Varjak

Aren't E111 forms disappearing anyway?

ukric

I hope not :-s

jas_3

i went though the link to compair prices for the money diet book
and then went to play.com and it was 5.99 inc p&P
which was near on 2pounds cheaper then the link on the site
which is meant to find best prices on the net for the book
although i do not understand why play.com is so cheap
maybe they do not pay tax?

anyway
i would like to ask what is the money diet book like?
is it the same as reading the stuff on the site?
is it for people in debt with help to get out of debt
like avins book"your money or your life"
or can people read it for advice

i already have avins book so do not need another book of the same stuff
so if anyone can tell me if they differ and how,would be thankful

Thanks,
Jas

Daniel_B

Hiya,
I think both approaches have huge amounts of merit, and can quite easily be used in conjunction with each other.

Alvins approach tends to be based on taking control of your finances, working out exactly where your money is going, clearing any high interest debt, if applicable, first, and then when you have savings, putting X percentage in Shares/unit trusts etc

His style if more for a lifestyle change, and for long term planning, ie saving today, for what you will need in retirement etc.

He also deals with things such as setting yourself savings targets, and rewarding yourself when you reach them etc etc

As far as I can tell, and I haven't read Martins book, though plan to get it soon, his approach is on a more day to day basis, ie saving money left right and centre, on all utilities/insurance etc, as well as getting the best deals on Savings accounts and the like.

For me, using both approaches, or 'schools of teaching' works perfectly for me :-)

And long may they both keep up their outstanding work!

Cheers

Dan

angelatgraceland

Ive watched Alvin but not read his books. Just got the New Money diet book though. I prefer Martins approach as I think it is more suited to my needs. Some people may benefit from the more controlling approach of Alvin though. I dont need controlling-I am in full control and always have been. I just want to be even better at it-which i believe is Martins aim. If I were heavily in debt then maybe Id need Alvin to come along and tell me off instead!