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Beat inflation with index-linked bonds

18th Nov 2019

Savings that beat inflation? Unheard of! Well, certainly in these turbulent economic times. Index-linked bonds, however, may offer just that. So, what are index-linked bonds, how do they work, and are they a good investment? Keep reading to find out! What are index-linked bonds? Should you choose it over a standard savings bond? What else…

Get the best savings rates for your money

17th Nov 2019

Savings rates have been rubbish for a long time now. With the current uncertainty facing the UK due to political turmoil, it’s unlike the Bank of England is going to raise interest rates any time soon. That’s great news for borrowers – but not for savers! Anyone with some capital to stow away could end…

How you can beat savings accounts with index-tracking funds

17th Nov 2019

Even the highest-paying savings accounts struggle to keep up with inflation. Tucking your spare cash away into a cash savings account can actually DECREASE your buying power as interest rates continue to stay low against inflation. Index-tracking funds could be a way to beat inflation. Index-trackers are a form of investment. That means there is…

21 brilliant ways to be poor

13th Nov 2019

Find out how to be poor. Don’t build up wealth. Don’t have a rich retirement. Make sure you are poor and anxious for the rest of your life. Here are great ways to do that!

Help for over-50s: how to save if you’re broke

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…

Get your tax back! A simple guide to getting money back from the tax office

11th Oct 2019

How much tax am I owed? Am I paying too much tax? Am I paying too little tax? Will the tax office send me a big bill? How do I find out if I am on the right tax code?  Questions like these can keep us awake at night. Whether you think you’re due a…

Why you deserve to be poor

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…

5 steps: What to do with a windfall

5th Oct 2017

Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…

How to invest in 2024: 3 tips from Warren Buffett

28th Feb 2024

Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Warren Buffett, has just released his annual letter to shareholders. In it, the 93-year old provides some interesting tips and insights on how investors should navigate the stock market over the coming months. So what exactly does Buffett say in his letter? And how can everyday investors take inspiration…

Are you investing in too many blue chips?

17th Jan 2024

Blue chip investing refers to buying stocks in large, big-name companies that have established themselves as big players in their respective fields. But is it possible to invest in too many blue chip companies? And if so, why is this? In this article, we’ll explore these questions, and more. Scroll down for all of the…

Amid the current inflation situation, what will happen to gold in 2024?

15th Jan 2024

Last year turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster ride for the price of gold. The precious metal experienced several ups and downs during the course of 2023, though ended the year 7.7% in the green. Gold has a reputation for being a decent hedge against inflation but given the current inflation situation,…

Is investing really a zero-sum game?

5th Jan 2024

A zero-sum game is a situation where, if one party wins, another loses by the same margin. If you think about investing you may believe that buying and selling shares is an example of a zero-sum game – and it can be! However, did you know that not all investing is actually a zero-sum game?…