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Archives for January 2022

Renting space
Hi, We have a wooden summer house in our back garden that was there when we moved in. It's about, very roughly, 20 ft x 10 ft x 20 ft and we only use it for odds and ends. It has no lockable door at the moment but access to the garden is secured by a gate. Do you think it's feasible to rent it to a small business for…
Food On The Go Panel
does any here do food on the go panel through shop and scan as I have got an invite and was wondering weather it was worth doing.
Airtime Rewards – get money off your phone bill via minimal effort cashback app
Have you tried Airtime Rewards, the cashback app that links to your payment card? MSE first wrote about it back in 2019 when it was relatively new. With phone bills rising for many, MSE Laura B has revisited the topic. You can read the guide here: Airtime Rewards: Get money off your phone bill via minimal effort cashback…
Appen - Facebook news surveys
Hi. I have been doing these for a year now with no issues at all. But we are now in the third week of Jan and not one of them has shown up in my invoices this month - in other words I have completed nine, maybe ten of these surveys and it has not registered any of them. I don't know if I should just carry on and wait for…
How can I earn extra money from a Facebook group
I`m looking for some advice on how to earn a bit of extra cash. I have a Facebook group which lends out codes to people who ask for them, It currently has 91.2k followers and I also have a Instagram and blog which are different genres but with a healthy following too. For months I`ve been racking my brain trying to figure…
Junior Accountant in Need of Advice - Should I quit my job to peruse education?
Hi all, I'm 24 and currently an Assistant Management Accountant at an SME with over 3 years post university experience. I am studying towards CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants). I am considering handing in my notice without another job lined up and taking some time out so either 6 months by which time I'd…
Focus Groups - anyone had any experience 2022
I wanted to try focus groups a couple of years ago but most of them were in London and it was quite far to travel. Now that a lot of companies have started taking the focus groups online, it might be possible. Has anyone joined up or participated in any recently? Which sites do you use? I was looking at the ones on the MSE…
Anyone have a link to log into We Pay Per Survey
I am having probloms in finding how to log into my account with we pay survey but just dont seem able to find it, i keep getting surveys but there is never a link to log in, have they shut down?
What to do with extra income
I have extra funds of cira £500 per month and would like to invest in something to generate a better return than just saving in a bank, ISA, pension etc... I seen an advert today for investing in commercial property but have no knowledge of this and am a bit wary. I know there are no get rich quick schemes out there but am…
RE: Trading Options in the US Market
Hi, are there any traders out there? I was just wondering if its possible to trade options in the US market as a UK citizen. I cannot find the 100% confirmed answer. Hopefully someone on this board does?
Decanting fragrances
So I’ve read many a article online, some state it’s illegal - some states it’s legal. In some cases, it seems the legislation is different in different countries. Does anyone have any definitive answers as I can’t seem to find much ‘confirming or denying’ online? Thanks, Dave
NHS Dental check up?
I have phoned pretty much every dentist within a 20 mile radius and none of them do NHS dental check ups. Private, only. What's going on, is subsidised dental care no longer a thing since Covid? I haven't had a check up in years and I'm starting to worry!P.S I had no idea which board to post this there doesn't seem to be a…
IPSOS Panel Device VPN Earnings
Has anyone ever signed up with the IPSOS panel? Where you set up VPN’s on phones, tablets, laptops? Started in the middle of November and still yet to receive the signing on bonus vouchers or the first months yet. Contacted them but no reply (yet..) just wondering if anyone had used them and knew the payout schedule for…
Lux Surveys
Be careful with the Lux Survey site as it is a scam. I took surveys for over 8 months and was saving my substantial accumulation of points for buying Christmas gifts. Then suddenly with no warning ,just before Christmas they they cancelled my account and I lost all of my points '
Can it stack ?
How many of you use reward points? Or try stack them with Cashback? I thought i give nectar a try and it’s interested me ( depending if works this way) I noticed nectar has options to get points back from a lot different stores . If I used boots card for points and use nectar. Does that mean I get points on both ? Is there…

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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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