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Hello Magpies! Happy new week! With cosy autumn TV back on the sofa, we’re looking at how Bake Off could inspire a little extra income from your own baking.
We’ve also explored whether you can make money selling your hair, where to find the cheapest supermarket shop, and the cheapest way to get an iPhone.

 

 

October brings Free Wills Month, so we’ve got a reminder of why making a will is worth getting around to.
And if you fancy a few small wins, read on for a £10 bank account opening offer, £5 for answering some questions and £1 just for applying.

 

 

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Britain’s biggest bill just started paying you back

For most of us, rent or the mortgage is the single biggest amount of money leaving our account each month – and, until now, one of the only major bills that couldn’t earn you anything back.

 

Yonder, the rewards debit and credit card built around dining and travel perks, thinks that’s a gap worth closing. It’s just launched Rent & Mortgage Rewards, and says it’s the first FCA-regulated card in the UK to let people earn points on both rent and mortgage payments.

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The £500-a-month side hustle hiding in the time you’d normally spend scrolling

Could the minutes you lose to mindless scrolling become the beginnings of an extra-income habit? From earning rewards through your phone to cashback, selling and switching, here is how several small money makers could potentially add up.

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Personal Finance

 

Cheapest supermarket in the UK in 2026: Aldi wins, but which shop is best for your basket?

Which? puts Aldi first for its latest mixed basket. A separate Independent/Assosia study also placed Aldi ahead of Lidl, while The Grocer’s latest weekly survey put Asda first among its five regular full-range chains. Here’s what each study actually measures.

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Everything you need to know to make money baking 

The Great British Bake Off is back and do you have all the skills to bake delicious and tasty cakes? Then you could make money baking.

Take a look at our guide for starting up a baking business below:

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Cheapest way to get an iPhone in the UK: refurbished, SIM-free or contract?

Love Apple but dislike the price tag? Here is how to compare refurbished iPhones, new models and monthly contracts without paying more than you need to.

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Make money by selling your hair
 

Selling your hair sounds rather Les Misérables. Thankfully, today you can ask for a quote before the big chop. If you are planning a dramatic haircut, here is how to find out whether your ponytail could bring in extra money.

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October is Free Wills Month: Get Yours Amended or Written For Free
 

Planning your inheritance is vital if you want to make sure the people you want to receive benefits from your estate get them without difficulty. Free Wills Month brings together a group of well-respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to have their simple wills written or updated free of charge by using participating solicitors in locations across England, Northern Ireland and Wales.

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