31 ways to make and save money in October

Published: Tue, 09/30/14

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Hi , 

We're at the end of September already! October begins tomorrow so we've put together 31 ways you can make and save money in October - one for every day of the month.

If you have a smart phone we also have a way you can get a £5 Amazon voucher just for downloading an online survey app. Easy.


You can enjoy more luxury for less this week too with a FREE guide on investing for your children, a trip to Barcelona's Christmas markets for just £69, and a chance to win an iPad Mini with Retina.

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

Love,

Jasmine

What you must do this week
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Save on your energy bills

We've teamed up with the UK's leading collective switching expert, iChoosr, so together we can save on our energy deals.

Collective switching means coming together with other customers to get the best deal from an energy supplier. It only takes five minutes to register for free and there is no obligation to accept the final offer.

In the iChoosr June scheme the average household saved £234 on their bills, so it's worth signing up.
Earn an easy £5 Amazon Gift Card using your phone

Download MobileXpression's software onto your smart phone or tablet for free, leave it on there for a week and you'll get a £5 Amazon Gift Card. It's that easy! You don't even have to use it.

After a week you can take it off or, if you keep it on there, you'll also get points which you can redeem for rewards. The goal of MobileXpression is to see how people use mobile internet and to determine rankings for certain sites.

So, if you fancy getting an easy £5 Amazon Gift Card then sign up for MobileXpression here. 


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Get the best loan for you

There's now a lot of competition in the loans market with some remarkably good deals on offer.

So if you're thinking about borrowing some cash - maybe for Christmas or to pay off holiday debt - then use our loan comparison tool today to get these great deals while they're still on offer. 

Use our loan comparison tool here.

Ask Jasmine - How can i sell my hair
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Click the image above to play video.

Fore more information read our full article on how to make money selling your hair.

win an iPad mini with retina
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This week we are giving you the chance to win an iPad mini with Retina.

The latest iPad mini model from Apple is simply amazing.

With a fantastically clear 7.9inch Retina display everything is so much clearer and the resolution is higher than a HDTV. With built in apps designed just for the iPad.

Enter here

31 ways to make and save money in October
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Looking for some great ways to make and save money this month? Great, because we have 31 money-making and money-saving ideas for you - one for every day of the month.

This month we show you how you can get free chocolate to celebrate National Chocolate Day, how you can make money from piggy banks and sneaky Halloween bargains.
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Save £1,000s a year - stop drinking alcohol
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Yes, even ordinary levels of alcohol consumption could be costing you £1,000s a year.

Sober October begins tomorrow, which is a great way to improve your health and your budget while raising money for a charity.
The Serious stuff!
The articles you might not want to read but you know you really should...

GIVE ME MONEY: HOW TO GET A CHEAPER LOAN
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Whether you're looking for a loan or you've already got one, we know it's important to find the best one for you. 

Some loans look like a good deal but they actually lock you into repayments for years, while others might seem more expensive but they could be better for your needs. 

Luxury for less
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FREE investing for children guide

Putting aside a small amount for your child on a regular basis could amount to a meaningful sum.

Get this FREE guide to find out the pros and cons of different ways of investing for your child.

get yours for free here
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Over 50% off Pedi Power Gift Set

Boots have brought back their Star Gift offers. 

This week you can get this MICRO Pedi Power Gift Set for just £29.99, reduced from £79.99.

Hurry, offer ends Thursday so buy yours now!

buy yours here

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Enjoy the Barcelona Christmas Market for just £69

Enjoy a traditional Christmas market full of festive spirit, enthusiastic vendors and, of course, ginger bread houses.

You'll stay at the Hotel Eurostars Mire, Barcelona, for one or two nights from just £69.

book your holiday here

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Get an Anti-Snore Wrist Band for just £7.99

If you're a natural snorer who feels guilty for keeping your partner or roommates awake all night, then this wrist band is just the thing you need.

It transmits non-painful, electric signals to your nerve centre to eliminate snoring. It is currently reduced from £29.99 to just £7.99, so get yours while you can.

buy one here

Community
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Food Column

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

This week Sarah discusses buying oils for Christmas presents.
Read sarah's blog here
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Jasmine's Column

Read Jasmine's column where she talks about money news, what she has been up to, and what has made her laugh, cry, or just want to shout and throw things.

This week Jasmine discusses the benefits problem.

Read jasmine's blog here

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Rip-off Britain Column

There are so many rip-offs and frauds going on in the UK now that we think it's important to let you know of the latest ones as soon as we hear them.

This week Jasmine warns of a mail scam that's hitting people in apartment blocks.

read the rip-off britain blog here

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