We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide

Time to start a fresh.

15354565859106

Comments

  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Parkyp said:
    Could you open another bank account. Have an account were your wages go in and leave enough to cover all bills/ dds.
    Then transfer what you have left to other account This is what you have to spend For the month. 
    I've never thought of that. That's a good idea 
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Been selected to take part in a Fast Food app trial where I've been allocated £40 to make two good orders and record myself during these times. I get the £40 reimbursement and then £45 on top :smile:
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • Parkyp
    Parkyp Posts: 883 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 500 Posts Name Dropper
    Getting paid to eat - brilliant 😀
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Evening all, 

    completed my zoom meeting only took 20 minutes instead of the whole hour. Getting £60 for it, payment usually takes a week and that’s going straight into my emergency fund. I also start my 2 week online diary from Monday so should get £220 payment by the end of the month, again straight into the emergency fund. I also have the Fast Food app test for the week from Wednesday for £45 plus £40 food reimbursement. Again straight into my emergency fund.

    I can cash out on:

    panelbase £10
    Mobrog £5.32
    Prolific £5
    Curious Cat £5.68

    I have a few things on eBay to sell, adding more later. Also going to apply for some more zooms and focus groups. I’ve also downloaded a budget planner and journal on my iPad so I can remind myself to do things. 

    Feeling pretty focused this evening, curry for dinner with a nice gin! 
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • Baileys_Babe
    Baileys_Babe Posts: 6,622 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Are you planning on using all the earnings from your side gigs to fill your emergency fund?

    If so it looks like you will reach your goal very quickly, go Jade, go Jade
    Fashion on a ration 2025 0/66 coupons spent
    79.5 coupons rolled over 4/75.5 coupons spent - using for secondhand purchases

    One
     income, home educating family 
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Are you planning on using all the earnings from your side gigs to fill your emergency fund?

    If so it looks like you will reach your goal very quickly, go Jade, go Jade
    Haha! I am indeed :smile:
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Not done alot for most of the day but I'm going to clean the kitchen and hoover around the house and then probably add more things on ebay
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 1,897 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Sometimes a lazy day can be good for you hehe 🤣
  • BlueJ94
    BlueJ94 Posts: 3,183 Ambassador
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Sometimes a lazy day can be good for you hehe 🤣
    Agreed! Got a loooong day tomorrow, got a car show. Up at 6.30 be there for 8.30 and home by 7pm :tired_face:
     I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Debt Free Wannabe boards and spending & discounts boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.

    Debt owed;

    Admiral - £0/£8000

    DFW Challenges! 

    PAD #
    365 Day 1p Challenge 2026 #8 £31.65
    Pay off all your debts by Christmas 2026! #14 £74.77/£8000
    Make £2026 in 2026! £390.05/£2026

    Savings goal £91.50/£1000
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 1,897 Forumite
    Sixth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Sometimes a lazy day can be good for you hehe 🤣
    Agreed! Got a loooong day tomorrow, got a car show. Up at 6.30 be there for 8.30 and home by 7pm :tired_face:
    Ouch, what happened to Sunday being a day of rest ha. I have done a little today but not anywhere near what I had planned, although after my schedule for the last few weeks the rest has been appreciated. 
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 353.6K Banking & Borrowing
  • 254.2K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 455.1K Spending & Discounts
  • 246.7K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 603.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 178.1K Life & Family
  • 260.7K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.