Don't pay a £1,000 fine; 4 ways you make money from Facebook; Get your money back for delayed trains

Published: Tue, 09/09/14

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Hi ,

We have some great money making and money saving tips for you this week. First things first, don't get fined a £1,000! From October 1st there will no longer be car tax discs, so you need to know what to do in order to avoid any fines.

We also show you 4 ways you can make money from Facebook and if you're regularly affected by train delays then you should check out our article on how to get your money back for delayed train journeys.

We have some great bargains for you including a FREE investing for children guide and the opportunity to get unlimited broadband and weekend calls for just £2.50 a month. If that wasn't enough, we are also giving you the opportunity to win a £800 Next voucher.

Check your inbox next Tuesday for more great money-makers, money-savers and bargains. 

Love,

Jasmine

P.S. We'd love to hear any comments or thoughts you may have about our new newsletter design. If you have any feedback, please do get in touch!

What you must do this week
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Don't pay sky high rates when you travel

A lot of people don't realise the fees they incur when using their debit and credit card abroad. From purchase fees to withdrawal charges, the costs can add up.

That's why we recommend a prepaid card, such as the Ukash Travel Money Mastercard. It's free to get and there are no fees on purchases or withdrawals. 

You choose how much you want to put on it, which also gives you the peace of mind to know that should, in a nightmare scenario, the card be stolen, the thief will only have access to the money on the card.
Save on your energy bills

We've teamed up with the UK's leading collective switching expert, iChoosr, and launched our very own group buying scheme. We can all save money on our energy bills by clubbing together and using our combined buying power to get better deals from the energy suppliers.

It takes five minutes to register for free and in a few weeks time we will hold an auction among the suppliers for your custom. You will then be emailed a personalised offer which you are free to accept or reject. If you accept, we take care of the switch for you while you plan what to do with the money you save.

The more people who register, the more interested the suppliers are in winning them as customers and so the better deal they offer.



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Enjoy six streaming movies on Amazon Instant Prime with Direct Line insurance

If you love your movies then you'll appreciate this great deal from Direct Line. 

If you take out car, home or pet insurance before September 30th you'll receive an Amazon Gift Certificate every month for six months which you can use to rent a movie of your choice.


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Ask Jasmine - is it worth getting a warranty for ELECTRICAL items?
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Click the above image to play the video.

Jasmine answers financial questions every Friday so email us at info@moneymagpie.com with ASK JASMINE in the title and Jasmine will answer your questions.

win a £800 next gift card
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This week we're giving you the chance to win this whopping £800 Next voucher so you can go wild kitting out your wardrobe and your home.

With a massive range of kidswear, menswear, womenswear, accessories and homeware to choose from, you can really spoil yourself rotten.
Enter here

Don't pay a £1,000 fine!
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From October 1st the car tax disc will be a thing of the past. Don't get too excited though, you still have to pay car tax.

Everything will be done through an electronic system and it is absolutely vital that you know the new rules so you avoid a fine of up to £1,000!

Find out about the new rules here.
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4 ways you can make money from facebook
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Facebook isn't just a great way to check up your friends and read statuses that vary from the mundane to the self-obsessed, you can also use it to make money.

Despite still being the most 'relaxed' of the social networking sites you can still use it for everything from getting a job to a cheaper alternative to eBay.

Read 4 ways you can make money from Facebook.

Get your money back for delayed train journeys
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If you're a regular rail commuter (and maybe even if you're not) then you will be familiar with many of the problems of travelling by train. Late services and last minute cancellations are something we're used to.

However, if you fall victim of a late or cancelled train then you can get up to 100% of your money back thanks to the Delay Repay Scheme, a government initiative set up to protect commuters.

Find out more about getting your money back for delayed train journeys.

Luxury for less
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20% off scrumptious chocolates

If you're a chocoholic then Thortons are offering a delicious deal for you: 20% off when you spend £25 or more.

All you have to do is enter the code FWMP at the basket page to get this tasty saving.

Hurry though, offer ends September 14th.
Get your chocolates here
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Save up to 35% on 4* and 5* hotels

lastminute.com are offering you the chance to save up to 35% on luxury 4* and 5* Top Secret Hotels.

Add a bit of spice to your holiday by booking a Top Secret Hotel. You can choose price, location and star rating but you won't know what hotel you'll be in until you've booked.

book a top secret hotel here now

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Unlimited broadband and weekend calls for just £2.50 a month


You'll get 17mb/sec broadband, which is great for small house holds, and free weekend landline calls so you can chat away the weekend without worrying about the cost.

Take advantage of this great offer

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Get free goodies with Toluna

Toluna not only lets you earn points which you can later redeem for fantastic prizes such as gift cards, but you also have the opportunity to get free goodies.

Toluna have loads of products they need to have tested, everything from hair gel to lip balm, so if you sign up you can get new things every month.

Sign up here now

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FREE investing for children guide

If you're concerned about your child's financial future or you're looking to give them a helping hand for their adult life then our FREE guide will tell you how you can make a real difference - even with small amounts.

Get your free guide here

Community
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Food Column

Find brilliant money-saving recipes courtesy of our food columnist Sarah Lockett.

Sarah's latest post is a restaurant review of Foxcroft & Ginger.

Read our food blog here
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Finance and Investing column

Read Justin Urquhart Stewart's finance and investing blog for his sharp brain and his wicked sense of humour.

This is finance that's fun. 

Read our finance and investing blog

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Over 50s column

If you're 50+ this blog should give you lots of useful financial and lifestyle hints and analysis.

It's written by Hilaire Gomer who has been a financial journalist all of her working life.

Read our over 50s blog

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