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Archives for January 2013

qmee - get paid to search
https://www.qmee.com/ I downloaded the Chrome app today and I haven't seen a single cent (or pence) but people on the MSE £/2013 Facebook page were talking of their success with it, so it may be worth it for some of you. Currently invitation only - see this link…
Where is the cheapest place to sell the stuff in internet?
Hi all! What are the best places in internet to sell the stuff (for example musical instruments, gadgets etc). By the best I mean with the lowest fees. thanks.
Rpoints - is anyone else claiming?
I had an email about claiming what Rpoints owe me, after they went bust. I've got the form to fill in and send back but I haven't got a clue how to do it! It asks me to write in the amount I'm owed - how am I supposed to find this out? If I go to Rpoints.com there is a site there, but it's clearly not the same site as…
Mystery Shoppers.
Hello, i'm new to this forum and mystery shopping, i'm interested in getting into the mystery shopping business but can you tell which are good sites to join?, with any personal experience you may have.
CloudCrowd on Facebook
Hi, Just wondering if anyone uses CloudCrowd on Facebook to get extra money - is it worth it do you think? Would an hour - two hours a day be worth anything? Thanks H1983H
Anyone not received their consumer pulse vouchers before?
Hi I haven't received my last 2 consumer pulse vouchers I ordered. I emailed them and I have to wait 20 working days till I can email again. Do you know if they issue out the vouchers again? or will they investigate where the vouchers went and take ages? Was really wanting to buy a dress from new look that was in the sale…
I-Say - survey sites discussion
The first point of call is read the full Survey Sites and Product Testing Panel guides. Then having found the best survey sites, this discussion is specifically to talk about feedback and tips for the survey site I-Say (formerly Ipsos) Simply click reply and add your feedback. If you want to discuss survey sites in…
Where to look for a Second Job
Hi All! Apologies if this has been covered off before, I am looking for some work I can do at the weekend or after work in London (I currently work typical hours 8-5.30 in the city) Any suggestions where these roles are advertised? Google seems to throw nothing up and there is a lack of things in newspapers these days!…
Problem with boss who complains about heating being on
Just really want to see what people think. I work in an open plan office ...approx 50ft x 20ft on a second floor with stairs leading onto the office so no doors to keep the heat in. We have three air conditioned units of which usually one is on..temp set at 21oC.....on really cold days we ask for a second one to be turned…
Send Your Baby to University.
Liverpool Uni is looking for parents who have babies up to 18ths, they are making a study into baby talk. I don't know what the rate of pay is but usually anyone involved in these studies gets paid for their time. https://news.liv.ac.uk/2013/01/28/new-uk-based-language-tool-to-decode-baby-talk/
Are all pyramid selling schemes illegal?
Does anyone known whether all pyramid selling schemes illegal or only those where scheme claims that you'll have some sort of guaranteed profit? I mean, if the scheme clearly says that you are not promised to receive any financial benefit and possibly won't received anything at all, will it be legal?
Trying to save for a wedding!!
Hi everyone :) I come on here occasionaly but at the minute I am after some help. Me and my partner would love to get married but find it very hard to save any money as something always comes up and we end up having to use the money. We've been together for 14 years and in that time I've seen all my friends and family…
Pureprofile payment problems
Is anyone else having problems with pureprofile? I asked for payment in dec and dispite several emails from them telling me it would be paid still nothing. Im wondering if they are in trouble or something as it seems from thier facebook page others are waiting for payment too.
Trying to Make Money: a tip
Hi everyone. Love seeing all the tips. Trying to ge my house deposit in 2 years from now. i joined retaileyes and have had 2 assignments from them. One was to do mystery shopping on hotel receptionists and give feedback. 90 minutes got me £90. i also went through sarosresearch.com and that questionnaire took 2 minutes and…
i want to sell a homemade birthday cakes?
any idea where can i advert about my home mad birthday cakes and cup cakes?
Second Income Questions
Hello Everyone, I am currently employed full time and pay tax and NI through my employer, company A. In my spare time the last few weeks I have been doing a second job part time by cleaning some commercial premises in my local area. It has only been a few hours here and there and minimal amounts of money and the client has…
Don't want to waste my off days
I work in a security where my shift Patteren is 5 days on and then 5 off. I really don't want to waste my off days and want to do something in free days... Even thought willing to invest some money somewhere to generate some extra income. Advice please what to do or invest without wasting my time, you suggestions will be…
advice on upping my income
hi all, im looking for some advice or ideas for a flexible part time job. Im in the process of saving for a mortgage and could do with an extra few quid. Im currently working full time but work shifts, 4 days on 4 days off and have 18 days off every 2 months, so i have a lot of free time to take on a 2nd job if its…
Zoombucks?
So, after getting into swagging!....my new addiction as i love free stuff (as any normal person would!) I decided to do a search and see if there was any other sites like Swagbucks, i have found Zoombucks! has anyone had any experience with this site? good or bad? i cant see any bad side yet, ill give it a few days tho!:)
Does anyone make extra income from selling on finds in charity shops/boot sales?
Hi, Long time reader first time forum user here. Hope you'll all be kind. :) As it says in the tin.... I was just wondering if anyone makes a living or even just a bit of regular extra income from finding items and reselling them on ebay/amazon / auctions etc? I have attended a few car boot sales but with no experience in…

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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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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.
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