Make money being a friend; Six jobs that aren't as glamorous as you'd think

Published: Tue, 06/30/15

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jasmine
Hi ,

Are you a good friend?

Have you ever thought about making money being a friend?

Seriously, it's a weird one but you can do just that. Click here to read our article on making money being a friend.

What job sound glamorous to you?

Lawyer? Writer? Actor?

Well, you might get a shock at just how unglamorous some of these jobs can be. Click here for six jobs that aren't as glamorous as you'd think.

On top of that we've got two exclusive competitions this week. We're giving you the chance to win a Cadbury chocolate hamper and a £100 voucher to spend at Camera Jungle.

There's also a great app to check out for your mobile or smartphone which pays you £10 just for having the app for a month, and a further £5 every three months. Sign-up here.

Like last week I'll be doing a Periscope session at 6:30 where you can ask me questions live so please do sign-up to Periscope and follow @jamsine. You can watch last week's here. 

Check your inbox next week for more great money makers, money savers and subscriber-only offers.

Love,

Jasmine

PS. From tomorrow, many homes across the country will see an average price rise of £97.55 in their energy bills because five fixed tariffs expire today.


It only takes ten minutes to switch!

PPS. We've got two competition winners to announce this week.

Firstly, congratulations to Dave Higgins, you're the winner of the gaming bean bag chair.

Secondly, congratulations to Simon Hardy, you're the winner of a go-karting experience for four

Things you must do this week
Exclusive: Win a Cadbury chocolate hamper

Are you a chocoholic?

Then you're in luck because this week we've teamed up with LatestFreeStuff to offer you the chance to win a delicious chocolate hamper.

 
Massive Argos sale now on 

If you're looking for some great bargains then you should check out the Argos up to 1/2 price sale.

There are big savings to be made on furniture and homewares, and there's up to 50% off selected Garden furniture and BBQs.

So whatever it is you're looking for, whether it be a TV, couch, washing machine or anything else, see if you can find a bargain in the Argos sale.


 
Receive £10 for installing an app on your smartphone or tablet

GFK are giving you a brilliant, safe and easy money making opportunity.

All you have to do is download their app on to your smartphone or tablet, keep it for a month and you'll get a £10 voucher.

After that you'll get £5 every three months.

Best of all, you don't have to do anything - the app just monitors what websites and ads you see for research purposes.



 
Exclusive: Win a £100 voucher to spend at Camera Junction

This week we’ve teamed up with Camera Jungle to offer one lucky reader a £100 voucher.

This will give you the chance to upgrade your camera or add a neat accessory so you can take the best photographs.


 
Scroll down for six jobs that aren't as great as you'd think
 

When should you declare yourself bankrupt?

Ask Jasmine

Are you really struggling financially?

Not sure when you should declare yourself bankrupt?


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

Win a Paris city break for two

Paris
Win a trip for two to one of the most famous and beautiful cities in the world!

Spend 3 nights in a 4* luxurious hotel and discover all the 'City of Lights' has to offer. Munch on macaroons, stroll along the Seine, enjoy the Eiffel tower and go shopping on the Champs-Elysees.

Click here to enter
 

Make money being a friend

Friends
Could you imagine getting paid to watch a movie, play a bit of tennis and maybe go for a drink?

Could you imagine getting paid to be a friend?

Well, thanks to a site called Rent a Friend, you really can get paid for your friendship.

 
 
Scroll down for great exclusive offers
 

Six jobs that aren't as glamorous as you'd think

jobs
There are some jobs that sound so glamorous you’d give your arm to have a go at them.

Lawyer, actor, writer, model – they conjure images of successful people getting paid lots of money doing what they love and having the respect and admiration of their peers.

But is this really the case?

 

Luxury for less

Rewards TV
Win £5,000 for your TV trivia!

Are you a film and TV buff?

Then sign-up to Rewards TV for free and you can get cash prizes for your film and TV trivia knowledge.

Click here to sign up
 
jewellery
Get over 50% off magnificent jewellery
 
The JewelStreet sale is now on!
 
Pick up a stunning piece at a great price, ranging from statement necklaces with over 50% off to everyday jewellery for a steal, you'll be sure to find great value in their sale. 
 

Click here to see what's on offer

 
Candles
Get £10 off any Quidco retailer

To celebrate their 10th birthday, Quidco are giving you the chance to get £10 off at ANY of their retailers when you sign-up.

Quidco retailers include Tesco, Boots, Marks and Spencer, Argos, Debenhams, iTunes and many more.

Hurry, offer ends 8th July.

Click here to get your £10 off

 
SSE
Save up to £1,100 with an SSE boiler package

Upgrade to a new energy-efficient boiler with SSE and you could save up to £340 a year on your heating bill and for a limited time you'll also get a tado Smart Thermostat with free installation.

SSE will also service and maintain your boiler for two years with Shield Gas Heating Care cover. Worth £453.60, this includes a 24/7 emergency helpline and a priority, on demand breakdown service.

Click here to find out more

 

Community

rip-off

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 the most common phone scam in the UK.

Read our rip-off blog
 
Jasmine

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 explains what Greece leaving the Euro would mean for you.

Read Jasmine's blog

 
Sarah

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

This week Sarah has got you a discount on whiskey.

Read our food blog

 
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