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Archives for February 2019

Declaring income from Rent-a-Room
Hi all, I have a quick question about declaring income from the Rent-a-Room Scheme. My partner and I are both in the 20% income tax bracket. We understand we can earn £7,500 pa together free of tax each year. We occasionally rent a furnished room in our family home (no other property) for much less than this amount. Even…
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Recommendations for direct selling opportunities online
Please can anyone recommend any reputable opportunities for selling items on-line where I don't have to hold any stock? Due to a disability I can't go door to door or do party plan and I need something I can do a few hours a week as when my health allows me, that is not a scam. Someone suggested Avon but I don't know if…
Auto Enrolement
My wife is 60 yrs old and a part time worker PAYE, she rarely earns more than £7000 a year, can anyone give an opinion on whether or not auto enrolement would be a benefit to her ? ( bearing in mind her age and low earnings I doubt the total in 6 years time would more than £600 in an auto enrolement fund, what would that…
IPhone app
Hello everyone,, I've recently downloaded an app called 'Field Agent' from the app store on my Iphone. The basic principle is people put up small jobs to do, such as grovery store checks, you do it and you get paid for it.... Quite like mystery shopping but less hassle. I myself have not done any jobs with it yet but there…
Angelfish
Hi everyone! I searched and didn't find mention of it, so here goes- an ad for Angelfish popped up on my Facebook. They're a market research firm who have a few opportunities at a time. I have applied for two, and so far got one. The one I've not heard back about was about nappies (I'm on maternity leave, so would be…
Looking for some advice
I am looking to up our income, finding my partners wages reduced by 600 a month.. I have considered drop-shipping and i am not sure on that. I am willing to do surveys ect, Willing to work from home. I should say that i am quite good on the pc, i have worked in admin, retail, customer services and i have helped run a few…
Its a scam? Isnt it?
Hi all A bit about me. I was msde redundant a few years ago, and grabbed a supermarket job as a stop gap. 7yrs later still in.that same job. Wife made redundant, now every penny counts. Been using a few survey sites to boost my measly income. Last week I found a facebook group about boosting income, via traffic boosting…
Income target of £300 per month from online freelancing - realistic or not?
Hi everyone. I've been looking at ways to increase my income and I noticed on some threads that people have used companies like Appen, Upwork etc. Some posters have indicated that as little as 30 minutes a day can pay £300 a month. However, from some Google searches it seems the roles are difficult to get, and entry-level…
Advice on business plans and finding an investor for a new product
Hi all Bit of an unusual one and apologies to the moderators if this isn't the correct forum. I have an idea for a new product which isn't on the market in the form I would like to create it in, but I know next to nothing about new products. I believe from reading up on it I need to create a business plan, product design…
Wedding Toastmaster?
Has anyone got any experience of training and working as an occasional toastmaster? It is something I think I’d enjoy: I enjoy public speaking, formal dining, etc. I’m well spoken and have to have a certain confidence for work. In terms of pure money I know this isn’t the best use of my time- I’d be far better off taking…
Problem with Swagbucks gift cards?
Hi I've recently joined Swagbucks, and bult up enough points to redeem for a £5 M & S gift card. I went through the process of validating the reward, and received an email confirming I had an e-giftcard on 1 February. I;ve gone in to try and use the giftcard today. There is a button on the email which takes me onto…
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utility warehouse business
OK, so anyone heard of this or doing this? I have seen this advertised online but they want a £100 joining fee, already ringing alarm bells. i want to believe its true but is it? please give me an opinion either way guys thank you. https://www.uwopportunity.co.uk/

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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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