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Archives for May 2013

what sites am i missing?
I am trying to save up my earnings to pay for xmas this year. So far im using swag bucks, consumerpulse and nectaradpoints. Just wondering which good sites i'm missing out on? and if possible people point me in the right direction? I trawl gumtree for bargains to sell on and same as ebay.
First market research group last night - amazing!!
Has anyone ever taken part in paid market research before. I was reading the MSE Newsletter and Martin recommended a company called Research Opinions. I signed up a few weeks ago and had my first group last night, I got £75 for 2.5 hours! WHY have I never heard about this before?!!! :money::j:T
Make more money in Butty Van
I have a roadside bacon butty van( +3 years) and while Imake a profit I wondeod if there was anything I coud do in quiet periods to make some extra money . I thought of selling cake or doingsome sewing-perhaps things to sell as have got a mini sewing machine abd van has elecricity. Any suggestions would be lovely
storecheckers.co.uk
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had ever carried out any work for storecheckers.co.uk Their website looks genuine but I like to know if someone else has carried out work for them to know that they are OK. Thanks :)
Home PT Studio
Hi all, First time post here so any help will be greatly appreciated. I'm a newly qualified personal trainer and would like to know if I can run a studio/gym from my home garage? What are the legal issues or anything else I would need to consider? Have looked online but can't find any info? Thanks!
Egg loan
Lionbridge - query re entering bank details
I applied to Lionbridge and was accepted onto the "crowd" programme (still not 100% what it entails, but I guess I'll find out!) - I'm at the stage of regsitering as a "vendor" and entering all my bank details etc but it refuses to let me choose UK as my bank's location, despite it being there on the list! Does anyone have…
£100 to £10000 challenge for teen!
I have been a member on here for years and I seem to recall a £10 - £1000 challenge somewhere. Recently I set my teenage sons off on the idea. One son used his money and bought some toys he wanted! The other, though, really liked the idea and has now turned his £10 to £50, and is increasing it all the time. He buys and…
What is your favourite Online Earning Site?
Hope this is in the right place.. But yeah i've signed up to many sites and am trying to keep on top of them but i'm finding it difficult because i'm earning dribs and drabs here and there so i'm wanting to focus on only a couple of sites. :)
Ways to earn cash back on petrol
Hi, my partner and I use a lot of petrol between us. Does anyone know the best way to make money out of this? I'm thinking cashback card or fuel card? Specifics would be great. Thanks
Football Coupon
if i put a pound on an accumulator and say the estimated win was £4,000, does that mean the odds of it coming up are 4,000/1?
Start My Ripple
I have been sent an invite to become part of something called 'Start My Ripple' which seems to be clouded in a degree of mystery. Is anyone a member of this ? What do you do ? Does it cost anything ? Are you compensated at all ? THanks
Blogging for extra income advice please?
Hi all I hope I have posted in the correct place. I am after some advice in setting up a blog and thought where better to ask than here. I have a cracking idea on a blogging subject that I don't think is covered by anyone. Can anyone suggest where I should start with my blog? Do you recommend the free hosting and blogging…
Lionbridge - Internet Content Judge
Anyone have any experience of doing this role? My current 11 month contract has just finished, i am not sure if they would take me on straight away but this is one of the positions that they have advertised at the moment, Anyone know how different this would be to the internet assessor role? does it require an exam and is…
Getting Paid to write
I have been a Dooyoo member for a long time and make a bit from that, I also copy to Ciao which I think pays pitifully but it is all extra I guess. I have just signed up to Textbroker and submitted my test piece, can anyone suggest any others which pay well? Thank you
Music Magpie - how to send
Hi everyone, This is probably a really stupid question but I'm confused! Want to get rid of some old CDs - put in the bar codes etc - but I'm confused about how to actually send them in (the 'sell shop' is just the post office, so do I just take them as if taking any other package? What happens with postage costs etc) Has…
clothes recycling for cash
used clothing company return to earn,sent me a big bag which holds 6 binbags of clothes,filled it to the brim and recieved £2.05 for all of it,m and s,next clothes etc. gutted.choose carefully who you recycle your clothes with,you should normally get approx £10.00 per binbag.Best thing is they wont send me the items they…
Is there anywhere that offers cashback from Amazon.com?
Please note I said .com not .co.uk. Any help/places appreciated. Thanks, Katy :)
Cash for cameras ?
Hi, seem to have acquired a number of broken digital cameras over the years ! Does anyone know of a site that gives cash back on them ? Thank you :D
Cost of travelling to work !!! Help!!!
It costs me over £500 to get to and from work every month this includes parking petrol and toll road. I'm only earning £1200 a month so that's nearly half my wages. Take off insurance and bills etc I'm left with virtually nothing and I'm seriously in debt a small amount with friends, but after paying them back when I get…

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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
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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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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
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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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