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Archives for May 2009

Stock Exchange
Hi, I am looking for extra ways to earn income during the recession. I have heard about investing some cash in the Stock Exchange, for example on Forex Exchange. Can anyone offer some advice on this? It sounds a bit risky.
Cashback sites - quick question
Hi, Just getting into the swing off things with saving money by switching mobile/broadband/energy etc etc and seeing how many pennies i can save. I've been looking at TOPCASHBACK (hope i'm allowed to mention names, if not I'm sorry!) and they offer £40 for switching to npower (which is best tariff for me on all comparison…
wha cashback sites do you use?
with many cashback sites wich ones do you use i use quidco and freecheese both have £5 admin fee
£2.50 Free
Go to notwcashback.co.uk and get £2.50 for joining online shopping club.
anyone got a account with omguk.com ?
as a affiliate,.. please let me know,
valued opinions - reward problem
Hi, On the 23rd March 2009 I requested my £10 reward voucher. The terms and conditions on the site say that I will receive my award within 30 days. It's over 2 months now and no sign of the voucher. I emailed valued opinions earlier in the week, but i've not heard anything back. Has this happened to anyone else? Should I…
data entry
Does any one know of any data entry jobs that can be done from home. I have tried several, and they all seem to be a waste of time. They offer to take you on if you pay them! Is there any legit ones that do not involve working thru india, and sorting the exchange rate?
Interview tomorrow morning...
Have an interview tomorrow morning 09:00 - 11:00 with the Post Office as a Saturday driver.... Would love to get the xtra job and a bit more money... Hope I get it :o
A bit of advice needed
Hi all, I just want to say thank you in advance for any help you may give me. In April I decided to set up a mobile spray tanning business as a friend of mine does it (she lives far away so we wouldn't compete) and she taught me everything, and where to buy it all from. The set up costs came to about £400 and it started…
Service science mystery shopping co
Hi all, has anyone any expereince with working for service science mystery shopping company? I have seen them advertised on Gumtree and wondered if they are a reputable outfit. Many thanks.
Workeazy
Hello all Like lots of people looking for some geniune home work part time opportunities as I have a full time job. Has anyone had any experiences with a company called Workeazy??? Thanking you :j
list your job and wage
i am starting this thread as i found "list your job thread to be a success" now i thought if we could list our job and pay rate then others will know what job pays well and what benifits we get eg 20% discount etc.... i will start work for m&s on £6.40 p.h as customer service person
Lionbridge
So who can tell me more about Lionbridge? They have been mentioned in another thread but ive not had a response, thanks.
Ideas for an Avon party
Hi Ive been doing Avon for a year now, and have decided to branch out and offer parties to my customers. Has anyone got any idea's on what i can do at the parties eg games, demo's? Also has anyone got any experience of these parties, how successful are they? what do you offer as incentives? Thanks for any help :D I know…
Making An Extra Income From Home?
Hi there! What are some ways I could make extra money from home besides ebay? Thanks in advance!
Servelegal.co.uk
Anyone heared of this Servelegal company before? They are paid by pubs/ shops to go in and check staff are asking for IDs. For alcohol, fags, knives etc. I signed up last Thrusday, and got a phone interveiw yeasterday, with immediate job offer. So this evening I have to go to Wetherspoons and just buy somthing and check…
Making money from Supercar/trackcar hire?
Does anybody know anything about hiring out your own car for 'driving experiences'? I have a Race National 'A' licence already so could offer instructor training as well.
Ciao payment question
Hi, I have just reached my first £5 for a while and notice that Ciao no longer offer bank payment, only Paypal. Can anyone who has used their Paypal payment thing please tell me if I will incur PP charges - like you get with Quidco for instance. I'm really annoyed they only offer PP now as it costs to get the money out…
envelope stuffing? does it pay
Hi there, yet another question in the quest to make a little money to help with the bills and look after my kids at the same time does anyone fill envelopes and get paid for it, is there a company that does exactly what it says on the tin or are they all out to scam, I've been burnt a couple of times :o I really don't mind…
How to Make money through your own website
Hi All I hope this is the right place to post this! I have come up with an idea for a website, however as this website would not be selling goods or a service, how could I get it to generate an income? I am not looking to retire on it just make life a little bit easier... Any help would be greatly appreciated. an1dr2ew3

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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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