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Archives for November 2008

work from home
Hi i've recentley been on afew work from home websites that sound good. They say that you can work from home and earn money for the amount of work you do. Thats ideal for me as i have a 15 month old baby. A friend however said that it sounds like a scam. i would appricate any advice as to how reliable these sights are and…
Bank account spare change??
Not sure if this is an up your income thread but i guess so. :confused: I have an e-ISA connected to my bank account, which is completly empty lol! After checking my bank for the what 5th time today, ive decided to put the "spare change" into my ISA, to round up or down to the nearest £ As the interest is calculated daily,…
expenditure for avon
I am a newbie Avon rep, on my 3rd campaign and have registered with tax. Just wondering how do I work out internet charges, & electric? Or is there a reasonable amount that I could put in? I have set up spreadsheets with everything else on, but have no idea what to put in for the above! Sorry if all this has been covered…
List your Job
Hi All Thought I would start this thread so as people can get ideas of what jobs are out there. People are always asking what job can I do now and then. If we all list what our current job is then people can browse and get some inspiration. I'll start I'm 25 and run a business hiring out bouncy castles. In the summer I can…
Employer Moving Pay Date
Hello all, My employer has decided to move our pay days, right before christmas (GREAT IDEA) I used to get paid on the last working day of the month now its being moved til the 15th, so at the moment i'm as skint as skint can be, and will have to wait another 2 weeks before getting paid for the previous months work. Are…
leaflet ....
hi i wonder if anyone know a reputable company do create leaflet. i am starting as a self employed as a cleaner but i have no idea on how to create a leaflet .... thank you.
IMS recorder still has previous mystery shoppers call recording how careless of IMS
Hi i am due to do a Bank job for IMS on Monday i have just received the recorder and it seems they have notdeleted the previous shoppers recording with all her personal details on there how careless. What happened to Data Protection? I am a bit concerned about using their recorder on Monday in case they dont bother to…
reviewers opportunity for free item at boffer to test
Saw this on boffer Free top of the range speaker system / iPod / MP3 dock but there is a catch... Open to all boffer members. In conjunction with Pricedevil we are looking for 10 reviewers to test a top of the range speaker system / iPod / MP3 dock. Boffer will provide 10 of the said sound systems which have an MRP of…
using own car for work
Hi everyone, I work in construction as a scaffolder. My employer has no work vans so those of us with cars have to use them to drive us to the building sites. My employer was paying £50 per week to each of the drivers but now has decided that he won't be paying us for travel anymore. That means that we will have to cover…
Arise Work From Home
Hi everyone, newby here so please be gentle! Been using MSE for ages but never got the courage to post before. Anyway, here goes. Just wondered if anyone had any experience of working from home for Arise? I've read quite a lot about teletech but I understand that Arise is a little more flexible with the working hours. Can…
Starting to Panic!!
In desperate need of upping my income! I have no idea how to go about it! I do STP, surveys etc... but they dont really bring in the cash do they. Its my daughters 1st bday in just over a week and i havent brought her a present i just cant afford it! Ive tried advertising babysitting, but surprisingly no-one is interested…
Mock jury trials
Anyone know anything? It seems a nice money earner. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/legal-opinion-is-it-possible-for-lawyers-to-find-out-what-the-jurys-really-thinking-770437.html
Advice on starting up a burger/catering van
I have been looking to start something like this for a while but never really got round to it. Having had a look round ive noticed some which are affordable. Mostly trailers but that shouldnt be a problem right? I was just wondering if any of you owned one or have done in the past. Where they any good? Good business…
Home-based jobs?
I've been made redundant and although I am jobhunting I have the added complication that I am pregnant and probably not going to get offered any of the positions once they see me! I already have a job writing for a local magazine which earns me £100 a month, so that will mean I can't claim JSA, therefore I'm looking to do…
New here - surveys please?
Hello, not sure if this is the correct place to post this..... i am looking to earn some extra money to start paying off some debts and i would like links to surveys you can do online for cash? Many thanks, if i have posted wrongly please advise on where i should have posted! Shelley
Great 'taking a lodger for beginners' Hunt
If you need some extra cash, you can receive up to £4,250 a year tax-free on the Government’s Rent a Room scheme. The ‘rent a room’ scheme means you can take in a lodger to live in a furnished room in your home, and it has a special exemption meaning you won’t have to pay tax on the first £4,250 you make each year. This is…
Setting up an arts & craft group for children..?
Hi all, I am not sure where this should be, so apologies if it is in the wrong place. I have always wanted to set up a kind of arts and craft workshop for kids on a Saturday as I work full time as well. I come from a really creative back ground with A'Levels in Art & design, textiles and photography and a first class…
coffee clicking
it says this is the site to earn the most in clicking. Anyone do it and tell us your plan how to go about getting the most in the quickest time? I dont shop online but could do some clicking is it really hard work?
Working, learning and caring!!
Hi all, Im a single mum of one studying full time at college, I need to earn extra money, however small! I need to do this withough being employed as working under 16hrs I wont be eligible for tax credits but it will effect my other benefits, meaning I may end up out of pocket. There are not enough hours in the week for me…
Qype Success Thread
Just had an email from qype.com saying that my reviews had been quality checked and qualify for an Amazon Voucher. I'm also Ninja. A few nice goodies on the way:D :T Okay guys. Let others know on this thread if you were successful. Stebiz

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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