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Self employed being paid from US
My daughter is planning to set herself up as self employed. She is doing some work for an American man who is using her expertise and wants her to invoice him for work done every month as he said otherwise she may be liable for double income tax. Is this right? She has met the man and it is all above board - it is a…
GBW concerns
I have been a mysteryshopper for this company as well as others for several years but have found fewer jobs available over the past 5 years. Before this year I had not done any job since 2013. I noticed a job came up in my area so checked through my details and noticed it was an old closed bank account so tried to change…
£50 Free Advertising at LinkedIn, but what do you do with it?
Does anyone know how to use this LinkedIn advertising? Can you promote posts like Facebook? I'm not expecting miracles by the way.
Working tax credit and in credit card debt
Selling DVDs to Music magpie, Ziffit, best price?
I have a load of dvds I need to sell, I know there are several website but all offering different prices for them, Is there a site that compares the buying price of a dvd, so far I scan then using a app but it gives you a offer price and puts it in your basket, its so time consuming and if your not happy with a price you…
Declaring Online Earning Income?
Hi, Hope you can help me at all. I have been doing online surveys and the like for years, unknowingly, I have been doing so without declaring these earnings. I was under the impression because I earned under £10,000 a year that I did not have to declare this. I recently found out that this activity actually qualifies as…
£10 a day challenge with full time job
Hi all, I was just wondering how easily everyone completed the £10 a day challenge on a monthly basis when you have a full time job and a family? I'd like to be able to do this as we would like to save for a holiday using only additional money earned. What are your best ways of meeting your monthly challenge? My aim is £3k…
iPods Icompass/Mediacell panel
Has anyone else installed the mediacell+ app on their mobile phone? It is an app used by ipsos to monitor what is watched on TV and what internet sites are visited? The incentives are decent, £10 gift voucher each month for Amazon or MandS. Downside is seems to be using a lot of my battery power having it running all the…
Quidco Opinions?
Is there anyone signed up to Quidco Opinions who can confirm if they're still going? I'm signed up and check the survey page at least once per day, but I haven't seen any surveys at all for months. Is it just me or is it dead for everyone?
Feedback for YouSpotProperty
This thread is specifically to discuss feedback for YouSpotProperty If you've made money using the site, please give us your feedback. To find out about other ways to make money online, read the main Make Money Online guide Thanks for your help, MSE Sarah
Higher tax bracket
Hello I need some advice regarding pay. I earned £41,662 in a previous role. I applied for a new role in my current department and got the position and they have offered me £41,707. I want to go back to them and ask for more as I feel it is too low a raise considering my experience. They may say no. However if they say…
Make £30.00 per day
Hi all apart from constantly negotiating the best deals on bills could I have some inspiration and suggestions for making £30.00 a day I am in full time employment and living within my means but would like a bit more each month I am aware of matched Betting and mystery shopping but would like any reccomendations to suit my…
One Pulse
Is anyone else registered with One Pulse? I am having lots of problems with it today, unable to open it without errors. I have missed out on at least 3 paid Pulses today due to errors.
Nectar Canvass
Does anyone here do Nectar Canvass surveys? I have been doing them for some time but haven't had any suveys for about 10 days now. I check the website daily too and there haven't been any on there either. With other problems I have had with Nectar recently and MyCoupons finishing, I do wonder if Nectar is going to come to…
MSE News: Government drops £1,000 tax breaks for online sellers and room renters...
Two new tax breaks which were supposed to have applied to earnings from 6 April 2017 have been quietly axed...Read the full story: 'Government drops £1,000 tax breaks for online sellers and room renters - for now' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
Arbonne
Ok, so what is the deal with Arbonne? I am bombarded on FB with images of happy, happy people who claim that Arbonne is the answer to everlasting happiness, health and wealth. Even better, you get to drive a white Mercedes if you reach a certain level. However, what happens if your personal circumstances change, say due to…

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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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