20th Mar 2020
For a while my bread-maker was rubbish and baking homemade bread wasn’t quite up to scratch. What it was producing was hard and heavy, and my whole family refused to eat it. Now, on the other hand, we have light, airy, fragrant, new-baked, wheaty loaves which the family have been scoffing down with fresh salted…
20th Mar 2020
More and more people are resorting to cosmetic surgery as a ‘quick fix’ to any problems they find with themselves, which can be a risky and expensive business. It is increasingly sensible to search out some alternatives to cosmetic surgery. We’re not going to preach to you about the health problems with liposuction or a…
20th Mar 2020
Three times as many people are happier when saving money (11%) than spending it (4%) according to a survey we’ve just received from the people at Freeview. It’s nice to hear it, because it’s something I’ve been saying for years. Yes, of course, spending on some things here and there is fun. There are also…
20th Mar 2020
Have you ever thought you could go meat-free if only for a while? The number of vegans and vegetarians is on the increase as more people are becoming aware of the massive benefits this lifestyle change can bring. Unsure if you’ve got the staying power to go meat-free? See if you can join celebrities like…
20th Mar 2020
So your minds are made up – you and your spouse have decided to separate. Brace yourself: the average cost of divorce is estimated to be £13,000 (and it’s not unusual for some separations to reach costs of up to £50,000). Yet if the divorce is amicable, high costs can be avoided. In fact the…
20th Mar 2020
If you spend half of your time worrying about your weight and wishing you could get trim and toned, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that half of all adults in England and Wales are overweight, with a worrying increase in the number of children being classed as overweight and obese. There are things that you…
19th Mar 2020
Guest article from StepChange. It’s no secret that payday loans have surged in popularity over recent years. They’re often packaged as a quick and easy way to get the money you need, but in reality they can result in payday loan debt and cause a lot more stress than they’re worth. If you’re struggling with…
18th Mar 2020
Humankind has excelled in different fields; every day we are making and launching new products. A vital part of making sure that the newly launched products and services turn out to be a success is making sure that the business provides excellent customer service. In this world, where both the customer service and the sales…
17th Mar 2020
At MoneyMagpie there’s nothing more we love than budgeting. OK, that’s not actually true but we think budgeting is a brilliant way to take control of your spending, especially when you take into account the fact you can save as much as £400 a month! But, according to a 2018 survey, more than one…
17th Mar 2020
Guest article from unbiased.co.uk, the UK’s number one site for people seeking professional advisers writes about why you need a financial health check. You should never ignore those little aches and pains – they can quickly turn into something more serious. And what’s true of your physical health is just as true for your…
16th Mar 2020
Coronavirus and the stock market is all the news seems to talk about right now. It’s easy to start getting worried – but wait! “Should I sell my shares and ditch my pension?” is the question we’re hearing from readers all over social media. My answer is the same as Warren Buffett‘s: “Be fearful when others…
14th Mar 2020
We don’t like to think about becoming seriously ill, but it’s important to consider financial protection against the worst happening. Critical illness cover is one option, designed to ease the financial burden with a tax-free lump sum which you can spend however you like. However, with sneaky exclusions and an array of policies to choose…
