3rd Feb 2020
Want to know the quickest, easiest, and most lucrative ways to earn some money with money making websites? You’re not alone. Our readers often ask us “How do I make money online?” Well, here’s our lowdown on how to make money online and the best websites for doing just that – plus tips to help…
18th Jan 2020
The scariest thing about being a first-time buyer is getting a mortgage. How much can you borrow? Will your application be accepted? How does it all work? We’re here to help! Here’s your quick guide on how to get a mortgage for the first time. We’ll take you through the definition of a first-time buyer,…
15th Dec 2019
Are you in your 60s and still confused about your upcoming retirement options? You’re not alone! With so many options, it’s hard to make a decision. Don’t worry, though – you’re definitely not the only one worrying about planning your retirement. The good news is that we have an entire section dedicated to retirement and…
6th Dec 2019
Do you enjoy painting faces as a hobby? Can you work with children and adults? If so you might be able to turn your artistic hobby into a money-making opportunity. If you want to make money face painting, take a look at our guide below. Getting started with face painting What you’ll need for face painting…
6th Nov 2019
Saving when you’re broke and over 50 may seem impossible. You’re either still in work and trying to put whatever you can into your pension pot, or already drawing down from your pension for an income much lower than you’re used to. Having no savings and a small income, and knowing your retirement is coming…
6th Nov 2019
Investment training courses can be appealing on the surface. Promises of high finanancial growth and easy money make it seem simple! The truth is, getting stuck into the stock markets, investing, and trading is a great way to create a financial growth strategy for your future. But let’s be honest: they don’t exactly teach you…
28th Aug 2019
Finding a job today isn’t easy, although the market in the UK is improving… gradually. Even university graduates are finding it hard even to get as far as job interviews, despite having paid hefty fees for a degree. It can be particularly tough if you’ve been out of work for a while. The longer you look…
22nd Aug 2019
How would you like to earn £5-10 for just 10-20 minutes of your time, from the comfort of your own sofa? Sound too good to be true? Well you really can do this! You can make money by testing websites and apps. It’s an easy way to make a bit of extra cash, you just…
21st Aug 2019
Ever been told “you look just like that person off the telly”? Think you could deal with people gawping at you for hours on end and pestering you for a photo? Well, with a new wig, the odd prop and a bit of make-up you could be making big bucks with regular work as a…
9th Jul 2019
A report out this week shows that UK householders are feeling more worried about their finances than ever, even though there are green shoots of recovery showing. So we’ve dug out our ‘magnificent seven’ ways to make money quickly for all. 1. Online surveys – give your opinion and get paid for it This…
11th Jun 2019
I’ve just had an email from a reader asking me how he can get work now that disability lost him his job. This is what he says in his email: the problem “Dear Jasmine, I am writing to you because I need your kind advice. I am 64 and from 2017 I am disabled…
8th Mar 2019
Listen up maggots, I’m the Drill Sergeant Magpie and I’m not like the other Money Magpies. I’m not gonna mollycoddle you, I’m not gonna tell you ‘everything is okay’, I’m gonna tell you how it is – you deserve to be poor! Now you’re probably thinking ‘but I don’t get paid enough’, or ‘my bills…
