Martin Lewis has been met with an abundance of praise for his final sign off to close out 2023.
The money expert has helped guide the nation with their daily financial woes, from guidance on saving and warning about Apple Pay.
But with 2023 coming to a close, fans will have to wait for a few weeks to hear from the financial advisor again.
On Monday, Martin took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a thoughtful and special message, writing:
‘I’m signing off social media now and going to spend the next couple of weeks chilling, and focusing on family.
‘So this is, hopefully, my last post of 2023. I’d like to wish all who celebrate a joyous, peaceful, & warm-hearted Christmas and happy New Year.
‘For those who find this time of year grief-filled, lonely or a struggle may your passage through it, be easy, with more smiles than you expect.’
Mirroring his message in a graphic beneath his message, Martin repeated he hopes the message will be his ‘last’ of 2023.
His followers took to the comments, flooding the financial journalist with a myriad of heartwarming messages of gratitude.
‘I’m one of those that seriously struggle as I’m completely on my own and December is an extremely nasty month in general for me so thank you for your kind words,’ one wrote.
‘Every blessing to you and yours Martin – thanks for everything you’ve done this year.’
‘Thank you for all your financial advice, and literally being the people’s champion. Have a well deserved break.’
Another added: ‘Have a restful time and thank you for all that you do! See you in 2024 from all of your supporters and followers.’
‘Thank you for all that you do Martin. Have a well deserved loving time with family and see you on the other side ❤️.’
His departure during the festive holidays comes shortly after the financial journalist urged the public not to feel obliged to buy Christmas presents this year – especially those struggling through the cost of living crisis.
Martin stressed Christmas is only one day and it should be spent with loved ones rather than dreading the ‘financial hangover’ afterwards.
He told Times Radio: ‘Many people will know I’ve been campaigning for years on banning unnecessary presents – that’s not the presents under the tree or your spouse, that’s that ever growing list of family, friends, teachers that we feel obligated to buy for.
He added: ‘Teachers do an amazing job, but perhaps they need a collective present from everybody in the class together.’
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