Want to learn how to make more money or make money go further

jones313

i am new to the site and there are loads of ideas but i dont know where to start. i want to start being able to save money and make a little extra. can anyone give mme advice on where to start thankyou.,

hougtimo

Hi - I was in the same position as you this time last month! This forum has helped loads!

Firstly, I'd make sure you are getting the best fo what you already have. Make sure you're getting good interest rates on any savings, and if you're not using your tax free allowance (ISA) then use it! If you have more savings than is allowed in an isa then check you're getting the best interest rate on your savings account too.

When you're happy about that and want to start making some extra, register with some money making sites! I have found the best to be (in order of best paying) Slice The Pie, OnePoll & Yougov.

There are also other things you can do - sell unwated stuff on eBay or even build up an eBay business! There are also freelance data entry jobs and the like - but I've not had any luck with these yet.

See my sig for the amount I've earned and saved in the last 7 days (when i started these extra money making doo's) - it is a lot more than i originally thought I would!

jones313

wow thanks for your advice i will get looking into it straight away. you are doing really well for one month in. i hope i can come back to this time next month and show my results

hougtimo

No probs for the advice

Forgot to ask : are you a homeowner? my reply was kinda just my experiences but if you're paying council taxes / other home bills / running a car / responsible for shopping - there are loads of things you can save on.

Martin has done some really good articles on grocery shopping and how to avoid spending more than you need to - This alone has brought my family's grocery bill down to £25 per week - that's over 100% reduction!

Also if you have any debts there are loads of ways you can reduce the amount of interest you will be accumulating.

if you need help with anything in particular, ask and I'll give it my best shot. Even if I don't have the answer, someone on here will

hougtimo

Oh, and do keep a diary of how much "extra" you're earning...it boosts your self esteem and gives you that edge to do well