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Curve Card Review – Is it right for you? + £5 FREE!

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 themoneyshed

With bank cards, credit cards and a crazy amount of store cards bulking out our purses and wallets, there’s no surprise that we are always looking for ways to cut down the plastic. Alongside this, the increase in modern day technology taking over most aspects of our daily lives, we can see an increase in the amount of apps that replace many of our familiar tasks. It’s no surprise then to see that if we mix the alarming amount of cards that we keep with the advanced technology that we…

20 Work from home jobs for Mums

May 20, 2019May 22, 2019 themoneyshed

Forget all those ‘Earn £1000 in a month’ type blog posts you’ve seen before, as in this list of 20 work from home jobs for Mums we are going to be covering over £5170 worth of online income a month! There’s no question that once you bring home your bundle of joy that flexibility is one of the things you will crave the most in your life. The flexibility to do things when you can and not be tied down to times or requirements will make you feel a lot…

What is a good credit score in the UK?

May 20, 2019May 23, 2019 themoneyshed

Having a good credit score is one of the most import aspects of applying for any kind of financial product. It doesn’t matter if it’s a loan, credit card or mortgage. There is no doubt that your credit score can be the one thing that makes a huge difference to what gets offered. Typically the first time you will come to notice this is when you go off to HSBC, Barclays or Zopa to get a loan and get knocked back! So what’s the benefit of having a good credit…

Finding the best soundbar under £200

May 18, 2019May 19, 2019 themoneyshed

For a lot of people, the Television will be the centerpiece of their living room. Times where when these devices were massive cube-shaped boxes but now they are lovely, aesthetically built engineered audiovisual treats that are so light and thin you can han them on your wall! Not to mention as most TVs now are ‘smart’ the next time you grab that remote control you are able to do all manor of things from browse 4K videos on YouTube to ordering the latest films on demand! But of course that…

Mystery Shopping in the UK

May 18, 2019May 21, 2019 themoneyshed

Ever wondered what life is like for someone who does mystery shopping in the UK? How much travel is involved? What planning do you need to do ahead? Can anyone make a living from it? – We chat to Money Shed member ‘Schewy‘ to find out all about it. Can you tell us how you first found out about Mystery Shopping and how you got into it? A chance remark from one of the mum’s of the children that I was looking after. She just made a throwaway comment about…

Paid Research Studies – Get Paid to Share Your Opinion

May 15, 2019May 21, 2019 themoneyshed

It’s no surprise that companies are looking for your opinion. It’s now more important than ever before for companies and big brands to get it right for their customers and to be able to make positive changes to their products and services. Companies love getting customer feedback, just look at McDonald’s for example, a multibillion pound company who have spent millions marketing their feedback report so that customers can tell them exactly how they felt whilst in one of their restaurants. Why? So they can take action and keep them…

MNFST – Become a Social Media Influencer

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 themoneyshed

There are many ways in which you can earn money online, especially within the last decade with a rise in social media platforms. Now you can share, like and comment on just about anything from anyone across the world. There are people making a success from their social media following, using Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to create a full-time income from only a few hours work a week. These people are aptly named ‘Influencers’. Social Media Influencers have thousands, even millions of dedicated fans following their every post. They make…

The hidden costs of being a single parent

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 themoneyshed

Being a parent can be draining on your bank balance, especially trying to keep up with the latest toys and gadgets for your children while trying to keep food on the table and a roof over your head. It can be even harder when there’s only one pay check coming in. Single parents are often left out when it comes to deals and discounts on days out and trips away. The financial struggles of being a single parent are highlighted in this infographic from PayPlan. The graphic shows that one…

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