Get ahead of everyone else by starting your New Years resolutions today; Are you losing thousands to online fraudsters?

Published: Tue, 11/18/14

Hi ,

Do you like to be ahead of the crowd?

I do, although I don't always manage it.

But one thing I do try to do is to start my New Year's resolutions way earlier than New Year. It just seems easier and makes New Year less of a challenge.

Moneymagpie Marc has put together five reasons you should start your New Years resolutions today including handy tips to keep them going, so have a go!

Also, do update yourself on the latest tricky online frauds as there are so many new ones springing up. Stop yourself potentially losing thousands by finding out if you re being targeted by online identity fraudsters.

Save even more money day-to-day by learning the eight sneaky tricks that supermarkets don't want you to know and credit cards that will save you money this Christmas.

Our online business blogger Razwana is taking a look at how you risk business failure if you miss this one step.

We also have some great offers for you including an exclusive deal from Swagbucks for Moneymagpie readers and money off posh nosh just for handing over your spare change.

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Love,

Jasmine

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What you must do this week

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Five reasons you should start your new year resolutions today

Why wait until New Year to set yourself some goals? It doesn’t make any sense.

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Starting now will give you a head start, help you have a better and more relaxed Christmas, and if you fall off the wagon it won’t be a big deal – you’re ahead of the curve.

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Are you losing thousands to online identity fraudsters?

Identity fraud is one of the fastest growing crimes in the UK and with more of us shopping and banking online than ever before, it’s vital to take steps to keep your identity and money secure.

You need to be aware of phishing scams, social media scams, scareware scams and more!

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8 sneaky tricks that supermarkets don't want you to know

The weekly shop can make a significant dent in your hard-earned cash, so it’s important to know all the sneaky tricks that supermarkets would rather you didn’t find out about.

Supermarkets use all kinds of ways to try and get you to pay more; from naughty display tricks to misleading special offers.

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Credit cards to save you money this Christmas

Christmas may be the season of good cheer, but it’s also the time many people get sucked into a serious debt spiral.

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