12th Jun 2020
Life for a disabled person costs them on average an extra £583 a month. Although welfare is available to those with disabilities, it’s not enough to cover the numerous extra costs disabled people and their families face. So, every month people are left short and have lost money due to their disability or impairment. We’ve…
11th May 2020
Renters don’t have to pay for things like broken boilers – but the costs of renting still add up really fast. From turning your thermostat down a degree to negotiating rent raises, there are tons of ways you can knock the cost of living in rented accommodation down to a more manageable level. Follow these…
8th May 2020
Lockdown is a hard time for everyone, but one good thing about working remotely and non-essential outlets remaining closed is we’re saving money we’d have otherwise spent. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) deemed this concept “forced savings”. They estimate that UK households normally allocate a quarter of their spending to things now unaccessible or…
20th Mar 2020
“How can I reduce my outgoings?” It’s a familiar cry, from the millions of people who have had their finances squeezed in recent years. It’s not an easy task: you need to work out what can go, and what is essential to keep in your budget. You also need to establish the luxuries you can…
10th Mar 2020
While we’re all for making an honest living, there’s nothing quite like the joy a bit of free money brings. Of course this is hardly something that happens every day. Typically it’s only on birthdays, at Christmas or when a family member feels generous that we get an unexpected cash boost. But if you’re lucky…
19th Feb 2020
Student money problems are not uncommon. It’s far too easy to make mistakes with your money while focusing on having fun and making the most out of the university experience. That’s before we even start to think about funding our lives and the huge debt (gulp) that comes afterwards. Here are six scary student money…
31st Jan 2020
Did you know you could increase property value with just a few cheap changes? Increasing the value of your home is easily done – without costing the earth. (And, let’s face it, you don’t want to spend lots to add to your property’s value – it defeats the point!). When the housing market is slow,…
12th Dec 2019
Do you need to supplement your pension? A recent survey by Which? revealed the average retired household spends £27,000 a year – up to £42,000 for a comfortable retirement. If you’re worried that you don’t have enough in your pension pot for this kind of annual income, don’t panic! There are still plenty of things…
3rd Oct 2017
The big squeeze is on. Household income has been under pressure for years now as a result of higher prices, sluggish pay rises, and spending cuts. Unfortunately, according to The Resolution Foundation, none of these things are set to change any time soon. We can expect to feel the pain for years to come, so…
23rd Mar 2016
Want to know our secrets for saving money? It’s quite simple really; the less you spend, the more you’ll save. And more importantly, the more you’ll be able to put into paying off your debts. The quicker you pay them off, the cheaper it’ll be in the long run and the sooner you’ll be free and able…
3rd Feb 2015
Make extra cash for sharing your opinions in focus groups. There’re hundreds of companies and public sector organisations that’ll pay for your thoughts on their products and services. Focus groups have been around for decades, effectively shaping what our world looks like. It’s not just about what type of washing up liquid we use or…
12th Jul 2011
While living in the country can do wonders for your lifestyle, sometimes you can feel disadvantaged when it comes to getting hold of the best deals. Well, here at MoneyMagpie we’re all about showing you the best ways to make and save money in the county , and there are plenty of ways you can…
