16th Apr 2020
If you’re a new freelancer – or thinking of becoming a contractor – Payments on Account is a little-known, but essential, tax thing you need to know about. Our guest writer, Dan Stopp from Bokio, tells us all about it. There’s no doubt that one of the greatest sources of financial distress for the newly…
9th Apr 2020
Follow these 10 clever grow-your-own ideas and give new life to your garden or window box! Even if you live in a high-rise flat, all you need are some very basic materials you probably have lying around anyway, and a sunny windowsill. Spring is the perfect time to start growing everything from fruit and vegetables…
4th Apr 2020
Delivery services are booming in the coronavirus crisis. There’s a huge boom in delivery driver jobs – which means you could be making extra cash if you’ve been furloughed, made redundant, or lost self-employed work. Everyone staying at home and all non-essential shops being closed means one thing: online shopping! From groceries to clothes, the…
3rd Apr 2020
A pre-nup could protect you from losing your inherited or earned wealth, property investments, and other assets. But what is it, and how do they work? There used to be a strong stigma around pre- and post-nuptial agreements. People used to think it resembled a lack of trust or commitment. But times have changed along…
1st Apr 2020
Has coronavirus ruined your wedding plans? Hundreds of thousands of people tie the knot in the UK every year, and the vast majority plan them well in advance. This usually makes sense – it’s a big event after all! Unfortunately, no one last year could see the coronavirus pandemic coming, and if your wedding was…
28th Mar 2020
If you’re looking to tighten the purse strings, then why don’t you pack in the cigarettes.. One study found that 60% of smokers find it hard to last a whole day without smoking. Here at Money Magpie, we know how hard it is to quit. But with our handy article, we plan on giving you…
26th Mar 2020
It’s a horrible thing, but as soon as there’s a national crisis – like the coronavirus pandemic – you can guarantee some people will take advantage of it. Coronavirus scams are on the rise – so we’ve put together the ones we’ve come across so far to help you avoid the fraudsters. Free School Meals…
26th Mar 2020
Living with your partner, or in a student house, can be really fun – until it’s time to share bills. It can turn into an ugly mess if you start arguing about money and who owes who for what. Sadly, it’s all too easy for this to happen unless you have a system in place…
25th Mar 2020
Looking to use your current stuck-in-the-house time to teach yourself a new set of skills? Want info on the best free and cheap online courses to keep your brain active during coronavirus isolation? We’re all in the process of working out how we’re going to spend the next few weeks (or months) of limited social…
24th Mar 2020
To give notice or not to give notice? That is the question that many savings accounts users must ask themselves. Notice accounts prevent hasty, spur-of-the-moment spending. But in an emergency, you simply can’t get immediate access to your money.
23rd Mar 2020
With Christmas and New Year over and everyone back to work it’s not surprising that so many people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Well, we don’t think that you should have to battle with the winter blues. So we’ve come up with some great ways to enjoy the season and not just get through…
20th Mar 2020
Growing your own fruit and vegetables is not only a great outdoor activity for you and your family. It also helps you avoid the genetic modification and chemical pesticides often used industrially. You’ll also reduce your carbon footprint. Many of the fruits and vegetables available for purchase in supermarkets are imported and then shipped around…
