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Archives for March 2018

Daughter earning while at college
My 17 yo daughter is in full time education but her 'Saturday job' is proving to be more profitable than she first imagined. After being the brew n brush girl for a local hairdressers during her last year at school, she has since proved to be a very talented make-up artist in her own right with plenty of personal bookings.…
Running a business from home and home insurance
Hi my adult stepson has started a business from our home using our address as his trading address. He is selling goods which he stores at our house. Will this affect our home insurance?
Dog boarding
Hi We are due to move home soon and are looking into the possibility of my MIL working from there Briefly She'd be looking at doing dog boarding to start, hopefully progressing to grooming We fortunately have the luxury of having a couple of acres to play with and have been discussing the type of accommodation we'd like to…
Law and Ebay selling
I need clarification from civil and helpful individuals like yourselves rather than from the troll on the Ebay forum. My hobby has gradually turned into a very small effort to make some profit. I now make around £1000 profit pa from buying cheap items and selling them on ebay for more. HMRC is fully aware and I declare…
Payza has been shutdown by US government
Not sure which GPT sites this will affect, clixsense is definitely one http://www.clixsense.com/en/Forum/243092/Payza_has_been_shutdown
Working from home, only based abroad!
Hi everyone, It's so long since I have posted on this great forum/website! My situation has changed so much since I last wrote anything but I am hoping that someone can advise me, inspire me or just point me in the right direction with my new query. I spend quite a lot of time overseas and would like to work but I'm unable…
Making Money from your Phone Usage
I remember there used to be a link to a company under the “making money” page to a research company which pays for your record your mobile usage. Basically you install some software which records which websites you browse and it is sent anonymously to them who pay you for basically doing nothing! But I can’t find the link…
0 points on pip assessment for bipolar
Wholesale deals UK
I have been looking at the wholesale deals website and seen some attractive prices for things i want to test out on ebay. Has anyone used this website before? or payed for their subscription? the paying for subscription part made me suspicious. Thanks
MySurvey invite - BrightLabs app
[FONT=&quot]Has anyone downloaded this app ? Is it any good ? [/FONT]
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Business cards and letter heads
Apologies if this is the wrong area. I'm looking at making some business cards and letter headed paper etc. A quick google brings up many many options. Just wondered if anyone here has any recommendation at all for a site or process? Cheers, muddy
Onlinebookclub.Org
Morning everybody! I've had an advert for onlinebookclub.Org come up in my twitter feed for a couple of days. When I clicked the link out of curiosity, I thought it looked quite good. Has anyone had any experience with them? I don't want to fall for a scam. Thanks!
Selling t-shirts and merchandise online
Hi all, got some nice designs I'd like to set up a shop for and sell online. They'd be great on t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, keyrings etc. so I've seen various online stores like Spreadshirt, Zazzle, Teespring. Has anyone actually used any of these and made some money? Or what about a recommendation for a good printers or…
Creating an online shop
Hello everyone, As you know, I help my girlfriend with selling things online, primarily through Ebay. Recently, I have been advertising some of the listings online. Whilst these ads get a lot of attention - a large number of people like and share the advertisement - it doesn't seem to be generating actual sales. I am…
Paypal
First of all apologies in the wrong section. I have a few items I want to sell via Facebook. People have asked to pay through PayPal. Will I be charged for this? All items are under £5. Many thanks.
Freelancer.com Mini Rant/Review!
Does anyone else on here work on Freelancer.com ? I've been signed up for two weeks now and finding it almost impossible to navigate. There seem to be plenty of jobs posted, but often they are incredibly vague sounding. If you find something that looks promising and leave a bid (I always type a proposal response too even…
Branded Surveys problems?
Anyone having problems cashing out? Either the redeem button isn't working or the verification email isn't being sent, it isnt in spam or bulk mail folders, i have checked. Messaged Support but that seems to be none existent. Has anyone had this problem before and found a solution? or is it another site not worth the…
Teaching English via Skype - TEFL
I have some serious health issues which have left me housebound for the past couple of years. I'm looking at ways to try to improve my quality of life by trying to earn a little money from home - I can manage a couple of hours at my computer. I wondered if anybody had taken a TEFL course and managed to relatively easily…
Dedicated phone/tablet for survey sites etc?
Have signed up to a couple of survey sites in the past but with little luck and just seem to get junk emails and advertising since. Is it a good idea to have a totally separate phone or tablet for such things with different email and phone number? Although I would imagine you would have to keep your original email for…

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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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