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What Does a DBS Check Include?

4th Jan 2021

A DBS check can be an important tool for employers and can affect whether you get a job or not. Not all jobs require one, but if you’re working with children or vulnerable people you’ll be required to get one. We’ll help you understand what a DBS check is, when you might need to get…

Stockpile for Brexit – Can It Save You Cash?

16th Dec 2020

As Brexit looms mere weeks away, the British Government is sending out messages along the lines of: “No need to stockpile before Brexit”. If there’s anything we’ve learned from 2020, it’s that, when we hear communications like that, we’re suspicious! Does that mean we SHOULD stockpile, really? Will there be shortages of food and products?…

Clever pre-paid cards

14th Dec 2020

What do you do if you can’t get a credit card but you want to be able to make payments online? You can apply for one of the many pre-paid cards available. These clever things have all kinds of uses. They’re good for teenagers, people with poor credit, and those on a tight budget. They can…

Investing Newsletter Sign Up

10th Dec 2020

Sign up here for our FREE investing newsletter. You will get an email once a fortnight in your inbox with easy-to-follow tips and information about all kinds of investments that could make you money surely and steadily. We won’t try to sell to you and we won’t hand over your details to any third parties….

Last Posting Dates for Christmas 2020

24th Nov 2020

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… if you plan ahead! Even with lockdown easing, many of us are choosing to stay at home for Christmas. That means the Royal Mail and postal services will be busier than ever delivering cards and parcels to your loved ones! Here’s what you need to know about…

Second Job and Side Hustle Taxes Explained

24th Nov 2020

With more and more people turning to multiple sources of income to make a living, staying on top of your taxes is crucially important. At MoneyMagpie we’ve put together a guide with what you need to know about second jobs and side hustle taxes, and who needs to file a Self Assessment. What Are Sole…

Ignorance Could Be Costing Millions in Income

16th Nov 2020

More than three quarters (78%) of UK adults don’t know exactly what they’ll get from their pension when they retire; not only that, but more than half (52%) have no idea how many pension pots they have and could be missing out on retirement riches, according to a new UK-wide survey by MoneyMagpie and PensionBee….

Home insurance: What do I need to know?

31st Oct 2020

Home insurance can be a really confusing area. How do you know if you really need it? What type should you go for? What does all the lingo actually mean?

In this guide we explain what you need to know…

How to Wisely Invest £1million if You Win the Lottery!

30th Oct 2020

We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery… but what would you do if you actually won the jackpot? Aside from buying property, helping out friends and family, and maybe taking a fun trip abroad – how would you invest £1million for a steady financial future? It’d be incredibly tempting to spend every penny on luxury…

Energy Grants to Pay Your Bill Arrears

26th Oct 2020

Are you worried about your energy bill arrears? Not sure how you’re going to keep up with your increased energy costs, especially if you’re likely to be working from home over winter? You’re not the only one facing this issue. With the furlough scheme ending and redundancies imminent as we head towards the end of…

7 Tips to Save on Car Insurance This Winter

12th Oct 2020

Car insurance is one of our biggest financial gripes. It’s one that often creeps up on us, and it needs renewing again before we know it… it’s not surprising, then, that lots of people are asking how they can save money on this pesky, and often hidden, expense. So, how can you keep the costs…

Self-employed insurance

6th Oct 2020

If you’re self-employed, you might need to think about self-employed insurance. You may even be required by law to have certain kinds of insurance. Moneymagpie investigates…