9th Jul 2019
At MoneyMagpie we’re constantly coming up with new ways to make money. But, sometimes, money-making ideas require you have a fair amount of cash to make an initial investment. It’s for this reason we’ve put together this guide to making money even if you’re broke. Follow our guide and see what money-making opportunities out there…
1st Jul 2019
What happens in your home if the boiler suddenly breaks down or the fridge starts to make a funny noise? If you’re up against it financially it can be yet another headache. How are you going to find the cash to buy a new one, particularly if you’ve got poor credit? We know it’s tough…
19th Mar 2019
You know what it’s like when you’re trying to do smart spending, saving money here and there, but you find that some of your decisions have meant you’ve made false economies? Maybe you’ve gone for a cheap iron and found that it just didn’t do the job properly. Or you bought a cheap air ticket…
13th Mar 2019
In the run up to Clear Your Clutter Day on Friday, 3rd May, it’s time to turn our attention back to the treasures lying under our nose. As we’ve always said in previous years, most people are sitting on items which they can turn into something far more useful – extra cash! And there will…
25th Jun 2018
Service stations are not the most exciting of places to hang out, but we all end up there now and then. The good thing is that now you can turn your visit into a productive experience. Cash in on your litter From the 21st of June 2018, for the first time ever in the UK,…
30th Nov 2017
If you’re something of a bibliophile, chances are your home is filled with old books from floor to ceiling. While some (okay, many) may hold sentimental value, there are those you probably wouldn’t mind passing along… just to make space for a few new tomes, you know. So, why not try making some extra cash…
7th Nov 2017
Do you like chatting to friends on messaging apps? You probably text or send them pictures. You might spend half your day on them! Wouldn’t it be good if you could make money chatting? Well, did you know that there are messaging apps with a difference? Ones that actually pay you to use them? Here’s how…
23rd Oct 2017
It’s official: second-hand is sexy. Endorsement from fashion icons such as supermodel Kate Moss and top stylist Bay Garnett has helped thrift and charity shop fashion to take hold in the high street. Here we look at how you can make a tidy profit from vintage shoes. How much you could make from vintage shoes…
12th Oct 2017
You know the easy way to save on day-to-day household expenses? It’s to develop a few, simple, money-saving habits and just keep them going each week, month and year. It’s just like eating healthily: you learn a few rules (like not eating too many cakes and sweets and making sure you have fruit and veg…
18th Sep 2017
How should married couples split finances and is it different for co-habiting couples? These are just some of the questions I get asked quite regularly on TV and radio and also by you lovely readers! Love isn’t all you need when it comes to dealing with your finances. Mixing love and money is never easy…
7th Jul 2017
Have you ever asked yourself “what is an unsecured loan”? I mean, as opposed to a ‘secured’ loan? It sounds dodgy but, weirdly, an unsecured loan actually less dodgy than a ‘secured’ loan. With an unsecured loan you’re not likely to lose your house or your car whereas with a secured loan you might. If…
14th Jun 2017
Pet insurance is absolutely essential if you own a cat or dog. Vet bills can be seriously expensive and without pet insurance it’ll be up to you to foot the bill. At the moment a number of the big pet insurance companies are offering impressive online discounts. From less than £4 a month you can relax knowing that…
