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  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    jwil wrote: »
    I redeemed from one poll just before they changed it. I've got to get to £40 another time before I can redeem again :cry:

    Oh no!! They could have warned people who were close to payout about the new system. Keep going and you'll get there again. I'm up to £13.70 now.

    Emz xx
  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    Round my mum's again this afternoon. I think she's getting used to her broken shoulder now and is trying to do more things by herself.

    I got a £9.66 payout from Prolific this morning (could have waited for £20, but would rather have the money in my bank at the moment, even though I had to pay a small fee). I've only had one Prolific survey in the past 2 days, so it looks like it has slowed down a lot :( - still got £9.20 pending though.

    I got some more eMystery Shopper surveys allocated yesterday and have £43 worth now :). I won't get the payout for them this month, but it will be a nice boost for January.

    I also claimed a £5 prepaid card from Pinecone yesterday, which I've already had and paid it off OH's phone bill.

    Emz xx
  • jwil
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    Emzilla wrote: »
    Oh no!! They could have warned people who were close to payout about the new system. Keep going and you'll get there again. I'm up to £13.70 now.

    Emz xx

    I know, it's really annoying :mad:
    Emzilla wrote: »
    Round my mum's again this afternoon. I think she's getting used to her broken shoulder now and is trying to do more things by herself.

    I got a £9.66 payout from Prolific this morning (could have waited for £20, but would rather have the money in my bank at the moment, even though I had to pay a small fee). I've only had one Prolific survey in the past 2 days, so it looks like it has slowed down a lot :( - still got £9.20 pending though.

    I got some more eMystery Shopper surveys allocated yesterday and have £43 worth now :). I won't get the payout for them this month, but it will be a nice boost for January.

    I also claimed a £5 prepaid card from Pinecone yesterday, which I've already had and paid it off OH's phone bill.

    Emz xx

    I guess PA is slowing down for Christmas, though I had a few the other day. I don't wait to cash out generally, I don't trust the sites! I'd rather pay the small fee.
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    jwil wrote: »
    I guess PA is slowing down for Christmas, though I had a few the other day. I don't wait to cash out generally, I don't trust the sites! I'd rather pay the small fee.

    I agree. I like to try and get payouts on Tuesday and Friday, even if it's just £5. I've had a few more surveys and have got £6.65 cleared and £5.75 pending.

    Emz xx
  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    I've been getting a bit fed up with surveys today, which is what always happens with me. I start off well and then lose my early enthusiasm. So I've just added up the money I've made/work I've lined up over the past week or so to try and encourage me to continue.

    Including the eMystery Shopper surveys I've got to complete by next Wednesday and the £12.45 Prolific payment due tomorrow, I'll have made £109.05, which I'm really pleased with. Just goes to show how it all adds up quite quickly.

    I'm still on target for a full month of Swagbucks 2nd goals - it'll mean a big bonus in January :j

    Emz xx
  • ImpulseSpender
    ImpulseSpender Posts: 195 Forumite
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    Wow you’re doing an amazing job with the surveys, well done.
    August 2019 - Debt £8000
    June 2020 - Debt £190.96
    Saving Pots: House Fund: £2015.21 Holiday Pot: £327.31 Rainy Day Fund: £964.84 Sod it/Treat Fund: £12.06
    Stocks and Shares ISA: £189.65
  • beanielou
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    Awesome totals Emz xx
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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  • jwil
    jwil Posts: 21,953 Forumite
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    I hate doing the surveys too, but it can add up. You've done really well!
    "Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee
  • Emzilla
    Emzilla Posts: 3,837 Forumite
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    Evening everyone

    Not posted for a while, but all has been well health-wise - I was just quite busy this month with family stuff and going out to Christmas events etc etc. I did carry on with some earning, but only on and off.

    I'm going to set myself some challenges for 2019 and see how far I get with them ;). I really need something to keep me busy!! I have no idea when I'll be able to go back to work and I also think there will be several spells in hospital next year (when it can be very boring at times!!).

    So, my current goals are (subject to change):
    1. Swagbucks 2nd target daily
    2. Earn £10 a day
    3. Watch a new movie every day
    4. Read a new book every month
    5. Claim a freebie every day (samples, free stuff with coupons etc)
    I'll be back tomorrow :D

    Happy New Year in the meantime. Let's hope 2019 is a good one :beer:

    Emz xx
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,562 Ambassador
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    Wishing you a happy & healthy 2019 filled with good fortune Emz xx
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
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