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…
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…
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…
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…
28th Sep 2020
Freelancing is a popular option for people with disabilities who have found that the 9-5 doesn’t cater to their needs. We caught up with Paralympian gold medallist Liz Johnson, who turned from athletics to disability inclusion in the workplace with The Ability People – and learned more about Podium, their new platform. What is The…
21st Sep 2020
As a freelancer, one of the biggest challenges you face is maintaining boundaries between your work and personal life. Keeping them separate and finding time for yourself can be hard work but is vitally important to avoiding burnout, staying healthy, and maximising your productivity. More and more people are turning to portfolio careers and freelancing…
16th Sep 2020
Could your child (or even, if you’re a young adult, you yourself) be sitting on a trust fund that you or your parents had completely forgotten about? If you were born or had children between 2002 and 2011, this might very well be the case. Read on to find out all about the Government’s Child…
15th Sep 2020
You might have heard whisperings recently about a rise in the private pension age (that is, the age at which you’ll be able to draw on the money that you’ve been saving for retirement). If you’re nearing retirement age, or have already begun to start making plans for it, this will naturally be something that…
14th Sep 2020
Apprenticeships haven’t always been popular, but they’re growing in popularity again. Fewer people are opting for traditional higher education routes, like university, and turning to apprenticeships as another option instead. The growth in available apprenticeships is particularly welcome in such an unstable job market. Apprenticeships provide support, income, and a more secure working future. They…
10th Sep 2020
With current savings rates not beating inflation, stocks and shares looks like the only way to grow your wealth. But how do you get started investing without risking everything in one go? Beginner investors – we’re here for you! These golden rules for investors will help you map a plan to start investing even small…
7th Sep 2020
If you’re looking to grow your money, it’s likely that you’ll have a few questions. What’s the best way to grow money quickly? What are the differences between saving vs investing? When should you choose one over the other? Can you, actually, do both? Let’s look at the key differences between saving your money and…
7th Sep 2020
Although a credit card and a debit card look the same and have similar functionalities, they are fundamentally different. They are both convenient to use and are accepted in most places, yet the core distinction is where the money is drawn from. Particularly when owning multiple cards, it can get a little confusing. This blog…
