The shocking truth of how winning the lottery can kill you; 10 sneaky ways to save; Big new online competitions

Published: Tue, 11/25/14

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Do you dream of being a millionaire?

Are you waiting for the day you win the big one so you can retire somewhere sunny?

Well, maybe you won't be so keen after you read the shocking truth about how winning the lottery could kill you! Seriously, it's happened to quite a few.

But long-term, you can be rich just by saving and investing small amounts every week. Find out how to be sneaky with yourself and start saving behind your own back with our 10 sneaky ways to save.

...and give yourself a head-start by making some extra cash with InboxPounds and GFK Media Panel that can go into your secret savings account.

There are lots of new, easy competitions to enter in our online competitions article. Speaking of which, in this newsletter we're giving you the opportunity to win a trip for two to Florida.

On top of that we've got some great bargains for you including 12 months free broadband plus a £100 Love2Shop voucher and Thortons personalised truffles for just £16.

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

Love,

Jasmine

P.S. as it's Black Friday this week check out my Top Ten Tips for getting the best deals and also protect yourself from the online fraudsters that are very active at this time with our essential online shopping safety instructions.

What you must do this week

Make easy cash from the comfort of your sofa

As we enter the expensive Christmas period every little helps, which is why we're recommending InboxPounds as an easy way to earn some extra money.

When you sign-up to InboxPounds you can earn cash for reading emails, completing surveys, watching videos and more.

InboxPounds is such an easy way to make money that you earn a pound just by signing up.

Join InboxPounds and start earning some extra cash today.

Get free broadband for 12 months plus £100 Love2Shop voucher

TalkTalk are offering their SimplyBroadband free for 12 months, as well as a Love2Shop voucher which can be spent at over 20,000 high street stores.

You'll get up to 17Mb of totally unlimited broadband and free internet security software as well - which, if you've been following our 'Rip-off Britain' blog you'll know is more important now than ever.

Take advantage of this great offer here.

Win a £1,000 just by having your say about TV and radio

Become a member of the GFK Media Panel for free and share your views about what's on TV and radio.

For sharing your thoughts you'll be entered into a prize draw each month where you can win a range of prizes from £2 to £1,000.

Sign-up now and start winning.

What happens to your mortgage when you split Up?

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Jasmine's had several questions this week and here's her answer to the best one. Find other questions on Jasmine's YouTube channel.

This week she's been asked what happens to your mortgage when you split up, by someone whose partner has just left.

If you have a financial question email info@moneymagpie.com with ASK JASMINE in the title.

Win a trip for two to Florida

This week we're giving you the chance to win a trip for two to Florida.

Whether you want to relax on a beach or pay a visit to Mickey Mouse, Florida is a fantastic destination.

The prize includes two return flights to Florida and six nights accommodation for two adults.

Enter here

The shocking truth about how winning the lottery could kill you!

Money can't buy you happiness, but it can get you a better type of misery, they say.

But if you're not used to money, winning millions can split your family, ruin your health and even take your life!

Find out the shocking truth about how winning the lottery could kill you.

10 sneaky ways to save

Saving is one of those habits we mean to get but find it hard - we know we need to start but there are always so many other nice things to spend that extra cash on.

So get sneaky with yourself and boost your piggy bank easily. We've compiled the best tips so you can save cash behind your own back.

Read our 10 sneaky ways to save.

Win great prizes from Online Competitions

We've been trawling the net for the best, real, competitions around right now - and their are some quick and easy wins there.

You can win cash just for putting in your postcode, pick up hampers and holidays without having to do anything clever and your chances of winning are often much higher than you'd imagine.

Find out what great prizes are available for you right now.

Luxury for less

Get gift cards to spend at great retailers

Sign up to Your Word and you can redeem gift cards of up to £25 to spend at retailers such as M&S, John Lewis and Amazon...all in time for Christmas!

To earn points all you need to do is complete interesting surveys about some big brands - easy!

Two nights for the price of one hotel break - UK wide

Right now you can enjoy two nights for the price of one at more than 70 hotels UK wide.

For two nights the cost is just £99, so whether you want a city break or an escape to the country, there's something for everyone.

Find the right hotel for you

Six piece Stainless Steel Knife Set for just £12

Slice, dice, chop and fillet with ease with this six piece stainless steel knife set.

This set is currently reduced from £79.99, so take advantage of this great offer now.

Get your set here

Thortons personalised truffles for just £16

Whatever the special occasion, say it with chocolates.

You can use this 33 piece chocolate set to leave a message of your choosing making this the perfect gift for a chocoholic now or for Christmas.

Buy yours here

Community

Snacks and nibbles

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

This week Sarah comes up with some very tasty healthy snacks and nibbles.

Read our food blog

An interactive tool to help you fight fraud

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 we take a look at a tool provided by NatWest which takes users through the eleven most common types of fraud.

Read our rip-off Britain blog

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