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Archives for February 2017

Are there any other companies like Red Wigwam?
Does anyone know of any companies like Red Wigwam? As in online recruitment companies that post up brand promo jobs, self-assign and away you go? Love that the pay is good, they pay quickly, the jobs are simple and they're easy to contact but they only seem to have that one client in my area at the moment. I'm signed up to…
TSB AND Santander - what next?
Hi all I have a couple of bank accounts. Bank of Scotland, for day-to-day TSB with £2000 in it, and used to use for contactless pay, as there was a 5% bonus on using it. First Direct - coz they gave me a £125 sign up bonus Santander - £6k in there. So the contactless bonus has gone, and the interest is not as good in…
Mystery Shopping for Pubs
What is the best mystery shopping site for pubs? Basically, I want a free roast dinner on a Sunday!
Best place to sell an eternity ring?
Where is the best place to sell a diamond eternity ring? I know that some jewellers would probably buy, but would they be the best place? I presume places that buy gold wouldn't buy it as there are stones in the ring? I want to try and get the best price obviously. It's a beautiful ring but for obvious reasons I no longer…
Nu Skin distributors
Hi I am new to this site so I hope this is in the right place. I was wondering if there is any nu skin distributors in here. I have been with them for a couple of months and just wondering if the business is going well for you and if you stuck at it if it wasnt??
Discuss the Flog Your Junk For Cash guide
We've written a guide on Flogging Your Junk For Cash and would love your feedback. How did you find the info? Was it useful? Do you have any other tips you'd add? Thanks for your help! MSE Sarah
eBay Shop help
Ragdoll Research
I can find very little about this company but my daughter has just done a survey for them over a full week and received £40 in a cheque that she has banked and it has gone through OK. The thing I am not sure about is they have asked her to complete a "incentive receipt" including name, address, signed so they can prove…
tied cottages work for free rent
Hi everyone Bit random. I only discovered yesterday about Ties cottages. Free rent in exchange for work. Sound like a good idea and an excellent way to save. However I cannot find any where on the internet information of adverts about the above. Can anyone suggest a website etc so I can see whats available please. Many…
Second job in school holidays
Hi all. I work in a school and would like to earn some extra money by working for some of the school holidays. Has anyone done this by getting a job in a supermarket or by other means? Any ideas welcome. Many thanks.
eBay business
Vivatic abitrary IP block help
So I've not been on Vivatic for a few months and attempted to log in today to check my account balance. My first password attempt failed and it's been a while so I tried about five different ones that I normally use and eventually ended up with a message that my IP has been blocked by vivatic and to contact the 'site…
Hundreds of firms fail to pay minimum wage - know your rights
Department store Debenhams is one of the most prominent offenders, short-changing almost 12,000 workers...Read the full story: 'Hundreds of firms fail to pay minimum wage - know your rights' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our New to…
PeoplePerHour... official MoneySavingExpert.com discussion
This is a special discussion as part of the Boost Your Income article, all about Working for PeoplePerHour which is part of the Work part-time from home section Please feel free to add your comments, suggestions or questions Just click reply
Purerofile
Does anyone get surveys anymore? I've been having trouble with them for a while and want to get to pay out but seem to get very few surveys now.
Pinecone log in issues?
Everytime I am logging in to Pinecone I have to reset my password! Anyone else having the same issues or am I starting to lose my marbles? Thanks Dxxx
Second Hand Trading
Hi everyone, I am currently employed, but exploring the possibility of taking on an extra self employment to boost my income. My additional income would come from trading in second hand goods. My question is, how do I declare how much I pay for items to re-sell? As the majority of this will come from private sellers, I…
Paypal problems on Clixsense, could apply to Swags etc
The quoted announcement below has come from Clixsense. It could apply to Swagbucks, Gifthulk, InstaGC etc at some point in the future (in my opinion). From reading comments, BuxP (?) had the same problem but have rectified it and they offer Paypal again. I think this serves as a warning to members to be aware that cash out…
Buying a holiday home to rent out.
Hi We have been thinking for a while about buying a small flat/house and rent out for holidays when we can't use it. We are thinking Scotland near the sea. We have never done anything like this before so have no knowledge on what we need to know. Any advice would be great.
Paying Tax on Secondary Income
I've got a full-time permanent job. I've also been offered a couple of pieces of work elsewhere, amounting to just over £5000. I notice I need to set myself up as being self-employed with HMRC. The site asks if I already have a Government Gateway number. I do but it's from a business I ran for a year in 2015. I have…

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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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