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Make £2019 in 2019
Decided to put this challenge up now ready for next year. These are ways you can make some extra cash in 2019. So who would like to join me in this challenge ? Ways of making extra money; SURVEYS WINS EBAY FB SELLING GROUPS OVERTIME VOUCHERS EG £1 OFF A PRODUCT SHARE DIVIDEND INTEREST INTEREST FROM BANK ACCOUNTS QUIDCO…
Virtual Call Centres - Reputable Agencies
Hi All, Can anyone recommend any reputable virtual call centre companies to work for in the UK? TIA
Stuck in a rut and looking for (any) ideas!
Hi, I’m feeling really stuck in my current situation and trying to ‘mind map’ a way out of it so would welcome any ideas to help please?! I’m in my mid-thirties, have been a stay at home mum and carer for my grandmother for the past three years. My children are all now at school but one struggles a lot and cannot currently…
Please help, I need some advice on affiliates!
Hey guys, Cool forum. Anyways, so I have this service that I have been reaching out to Youtubers about. The idea was, I would provide them with a small blurb about the service in their description box and they would get 25% of the revenue for each order placed through that link. Nothing too crazy. So far, I've gotten a few…
Boosting income whilst on Maternity Allowance?
I know that the answer is in these forums somewhere (or the gov site but I can't find it there either!) but I cannot find it! I'm self employed and pregnant. I plan to go on Maternity in February and I'm eligible for Maternity Allowance. What I'm trying to work out is both whether I'm allowed to start working on a new…
What is necessary for freelancer job?
Can anyone help me to find out what is necessary to create a profile for freelancer hob? Besides is there any specific place where I can submit my profile? I am totally new on this and I do not know from where to start. Please suggest what to do.
Has Pollpass packed up?
I haven't had any questions from them at all this week, just three little dots going up and down under the answer to the last question. I've tried raising support tickets and posting on their Facebook page but can't get any response.
Has anyone tried Genie?
I have a lot of old clothes to sell and I've ordered a sack from Genie as they're offering 50p per kilo. Has anyone used Genie and are they ok? I tried Clothes for Cash but never received a sack or any response to my support tickets. I got several emails telling me to send the sack back though. Difficult when I didn't get…
Selling belongings?
I've decided to put this into the Boost Your Income bit as I suppose that's what I'll be doing but basically... I've decided to sell pretty much everything I own. I've done some googling about this but wondering if anyone has any first hand experience on what to sell where? For example do you find you get more for…
Casual work options
My company are operating in the shadow of uncertainty (merger, possible redundancies) and I've been wondering how best to think/plan ahead. I would have a decent redundancy package but may struggle to find related jobs quickly. I was wondering what sort of casual work is there that could stretch redundancy pay without…
Paid Focus Groups/Market Research
Hi everyone! I'm looking for opinions on paid focus groups/market research. There are so many websites but I can't seem to work out who to trust! If anyone has any recommendations on those that are worth signing up to, and those to avoid, that would be great!
Buy a business
I have no idea how to run my own business. I’m no good at tax, the legislations. I actually have no interest to want to know about it. However I want to make money... and never taking risks is not going to achieve that. I have a big deposit to put towards investing or something.. my ultimate goal, is to make money and not…
Recycling ink cartridges for Clubcard points
Hi, I'm new to the forums and after a bit of advice. I have recently purchased a few empty ink cartridges off eBay to recycle for Tesco points (I know it's a consumer service) I only have a few of these but the seller listed them as standard cartridges - turns out they are "starter" cartridges that come with new printers.…
Calculating a Freelance Day rate from PAYE
If love some assistance with this conundrum! Just set up a Limited Company, 2 directors shareholders. Leaving a paye position paying £55000 Gross. 33 days paid annual leave (inc. 8 bank hols) and 5k p.a paid travel expenses. Standard Nest Pension rates. How do I go about calculating what the equivalent DAY rate is that I…

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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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