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Hello MoneyMagpies,

 

I’m not quite ready to pack summer away yet, but I must admit it has been lovely to sleep without melting! If you’re spending a little more time indoors, we’ve found two unusual ways to make extra money: getting paid to brush or play with your hair, and an opportunity to earn cash simply by playing a game. Yes, really!

 

Back-to-school costs can creep up frighteningly quickly once you add uniforms, shoes, bags, stationery and lunches into the mix. Before you start panic-buying, we have put together some useful checks and simple ways to bring the bill down.

 

 

If you help look after your grandchildren, make sure you aren’t missing out on financial support. Some grandparents could protect their State Pension entitlement through childcare credits, while the wider family may qualify for other help too. It is well worth checking, as plenty of people still don’t realise what they can claim.

 

 

We’ve found a lovely way to get free beauty samples, including skincare, fragrance, make-up and haircare. It’s a great way to try something new without paying for the full-size product, and perhaps enjoy a little pick-me-up as we wave goodbye to August.

 

 

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Personal Finance

 

Yes, you can get paid to brush your hair – here’s how this unusual side hustle works
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Getting paid to brush your hair sounds almost too good to be true, but there really is a market for it. From relaxing hair videos and ASMR to subscriber content and brand work, your locks could potentially become an unusual little side hustle.

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Parents worried about back-to-school costs urged to make these 9 checks before September

From free school meals and uniform grants to childcare support worth up to £2,000 a year, families may be able to reduce the cost of the new school term. Here is what to check before spending more.The start of a new school year should feel exciting. For many parents, however, it brings a wave of financial worry...

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Grandparents doing the school run could boost their State Pension by £359 a year

As children return to school, grandparents helping with drop-offs, pick-ups and after-school care are being urged to check whether they can claim a little-known National Insurance credit.

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Have a wonderful week,

Vicky Parry
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