20th Nov 2024
Updated 20/11/2024 It’s important to reassess how you’re make money if you suddenly become disabled. You may be able to do what you’ve always done, or your change in circumstances could force a change in career. Thinking about money might be the last thing you want to do when you suffer a life changing event. But…
19th Apr 2024
Updated 19th April 2024 In the past few years there have been substantial changes to disability benefits and support available. Below is a helpful bank of information, where you can find out what you may be entitled to claim, the amounts you can receive and how to apply for each. Working age – 18+ Employment…
7th Sep 2023
Financial support for disability or long-term sickness There is a huge range of financial support, benefits, grants, one-off payments, equipment and more available to help those with disabilities or long-term sickness, including guaranteed acceptance life insurance. There is also monetary help for carers and those who live with someone with a disability. Keep reading to…
17th Jan 2023
If you’re physically disabled there are lots of ways to make money on the side in easy and unexpected ways, even if you’re not very mobile. (Keep an eye out for a new series coming soon that will cover other types of unseen disabilities and mental health.) Here’s a list of just some of the…
24th Aug 2022
We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a SimpliSafe Starter Kit! the prize SimpliSafe is an award-winning home security brand that delivers advanced security solutions that put you, your home, and your safety first. It’s designed with cutting-edge technology and powered by 24/7 professional monitoring with no long-term contracts, all at an affordable…
9th May 2022
We had an email from a MoneyMagpie reader last week saying that he had a few years to go before the state pension kicked in but that his disabilities, and the fact that he’s on benefits, prevent him from earning money. Understandably he asked what could he do to create enough of a nest egg…
2nd Mar 2022
ISA usage has grown in popularity recently, after losing customers when the Personal Savings Allowance was launched in 2016. After that tax break was introduced, ISA use dropped by 13% in a year. Finally, the number of ISA accounts opened has finally risen above pre-2016 levels as a total of 13m ISA accounts were opened…
16th Feb 2022
Should I set up a Junior ISA (JISA) for my child? The answer is probably yes. These long-term savings accounts mean you can put together some tax-free cash for your child. Whether it be for university fees, travelling or a down payment on a house – you’ll be setting them up well. They are also…
1st Feb 2022
The Junior ISA is a great way to make your child rich. Find out the rules here and how you can use them to build up a great pot of cash for your little one.
1st Feb 2022
Most people aim to enjoy their retirement after decades of hard work preparing for it. Unfortunately though, the current state pension only provides a yearly income of £9,110.40. Making it essential to have additional retirement plans in place to continue to live a similar quality of life into your retirement. You can check your state…
24th Jan 2021
Working abroad after Brexit will change now that the UK has left the European Union. There are currently three quarters of a million British expats living in the EU. You may still be interested in joining the near one million Brits in the EU despite Brexit. But before you jet off to seek another lifestyle, you’ll need…
