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Archives for November 2014

Appy Petty Cash Challenge
The aim of this challenge is to earn as much as you can using just money making sites or apps. No other form of income can be counted. Simply post what sites your using,your goal and how your progressing. Please make it clear on how much you've banked and what your current totals are. Also, please add your member numbers…
Take a chance...
Hi all, Over the past 3 years I've tried just about everything to make a bit of extra money, just enough to keep the wolf (and the bailiffs) from the door. 18 months ago I decided to take a chance and started writing fiction. I never expected it to do much but then I was only trying to make what I would earn as a part time…
Mobile apps for earning
Hi everyone, sorry if this has been asked before, but I was wondering if anyone has a good list of apps they use for earning, and maybe some worth avoiding? Thanks in advance. :)
Crowdology
Is anyone having a problem redeeming their money with crowdology? Thanks x
It Just Isn't Working
Hi All, I'm on several sites such as Valued Opinions and Gift Hulk but the returns do not by any means match the effort put in. What else do people suggest doing? Thanks
Best Sites for boosting income
Hey all So im pretty new to posting in this forum, just been an onlooker for years shall we say. Im currently on the £10 a day challenge and really cannot work out how people are making £300 - £400 a month just doing surveys. Is this actually possible?? What do people find is the best way to get to those sort of figures…
Making money from payday loans
There are some nice cashbacks for payday loans. Would it be possible to pay back the payday loan the next day or would it have to be on payday? http://www.topcashback.co.uk/loans/cashback/
Gratis Points question
Just a quick one ref rewards; does anyone know what you can cash in 5000 points for?@ It says PayPal payment or Amazon voucher...often there is a big difference between cold hard (electronic!) cash and voucher amounts... Site doesn't seem to say anywhere what exactly it is you will be redeeming your points for? Many thanks…
Make £1 A Day
Hi All, Firstly, I've been lurking for a while and have only signed up today so........first post!! Not sure if this has been covered anywhere at all, but I was wondering if anybody could lend a hand at all. I am very soon going to be needing a new laptop as I can tell that this one is on its last legs :( Still, I have…
Populus
Recently joined populus live and really happy with the amount of surveys they send me. I believe they just send a cheque when you reach £50? Where can I update my address details?
Paid to listen to the RADIO
There is a website out there called RadioLoyalty.com which pays you to listen to the radio. I've heard good reviews about it BUT it put me off as you can't redeem your rewards online, for some reason you have to ring them up to do it. I noticed Inboxpounds has a Radio section where you can earn 1 cent for every 30 minutes.…
Pupil makes £14k selling sweets in the playground
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2014-11-21/pupil-explains-how-hes-made-14k-in-the-playgorund/ I'm interested to see what people think of this story, he employed two friends and apparently wants to put the money towards his university fees, but the school is threatening to suspend him. What do people think?
Alamy help
i cannot find the answer to this anywhere... when entering payment details what is a payment reminder reference?
Full time job + weekend job
Hi I was just wondering whether anyone does a full-time job, and then another one on the side? I am trying to work out whether it would be worth it - regarding extra tax etc. In a full-time Mon-Friday job I earn £1590 after tax. Working weekends I could make around another 400 - 450 pounds but after tax it would probably…
I don't understand this hate towards Global Test Market
Before joining this website , I was too skeptical about joining Global test market because I read some really negative reviews about the website . Anyway I decided finally to try the website and i think its not bad as people mention , It's much better than many other websites out there for sure . First i thought a 1000…
Easy Web & Seo Ltd
Has anyone had any dealings with this company, good or bad? I have been approached by them for Google searches. Any info gratefully received, thanks. :smiley:
Clixsense, Neobux, Crowdflower 2014/5 thread.
This is the new thread for Clixsense. You can find a link to the previous thread here. As most of us now use Neobux/other Crowdflower websites for a variety of different purposes/to maximise earnings it is easier to have a better title, to allow others to find this helpful thread. As always feel free to talk about anything…
Trading Idea - Extra Income?
Hi all, Long time since I've posted, but thought I would open this up to the forum! Appreciate there's lots of trading and eBay related posts, but hopefully you guys won't mind a quick poll-type query. I consider myself to be able to spot a bargain when I see one and keep on top of trends. I do sell on ebay regularly, but…
Find It For Less Cashback?
I have seen a site on Facebook earlier when I was looking for my daughter a frozen doll (seem to be sold out everywhere still :( ) Reading through it seems like you can get cashback without having to buy anything from posting offers, referring people and sharing things online. I have read through the document that explains…
Can't remember which survey site this is!
I click on a variety of survey sites & enjoy the odd bit of cash that comes my way without really taking much notice which site is which. There is one that offers you items when you have enough points to "buy" them, but I can't remember which one it is! I do remember seeing a coffee machine and various candles. Now I want…

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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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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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