21st Jan 2022
People are constantly looking for side hustles that can give them another income stream and making money from pallet flipping is a good place to start. Pallet Flipping is a side hustle that you can do with relatively low monetary and time investment. You can start with lower cost smaller pallets and move to larger…
21st Jan 2022
We recently hosted a FREE webinar all about how to invest to beat inflation. Hosted by our founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles, the webinar discussed the various ways to invest your money during these inflationary times. Jasmine was joined by Karina Hicks from The Royal Mint, who are the kind sponsors of this webinar. Karina…
20th Jan 2022
We hear all about all sorts of funds that we could be putting our money into. It can seem confusing, particularly when you have to ask yourself what the difference is between passive and managed funds. Hunting for little-known companies that look set to be the next big thing (and make you buckets of cash…
19th Jan 2022
Environmental tax, often referred to as Green tax, is a hot topic within the UK currently. With energy prices already increasing and the strain on the general public’s purse strings ever growing, money is tighter than ever. In fact, it is estimated a whopping 18 million brits worry about money at least once a day….
19th Jan 2022
To keep you clearing out your clutter we’ve shared articles on how to sell your old VHS tapes and Cassettes. Well, know it’s time to make money from your CDs. Whilst they are still somewhat popular, many people have moved fully to streaming. Negating the need for physical copies of their favourite music. But keen…
10th Jan 2022
Eating more sustainable food is often chosen as a new year’s resolution by many people. In the age of climate change, the flexitarian diet and knowledge on the impact of farming, it’s clear to see why. That’s why we’ve put together some information on sustainable food and shared our top tips on how to eat…
6th Jan 2022
Your toy train could be more valuable than precious metal. A leading personal finance guidance platform has revealed the valuable toy trains that people might have stored away at home, as well as how profitable collecting toy trains can be, with the average Hornby set increasing in value by 1203% over 50 years, 20% more…
24th Dec 2021
Ever considered investing in gold or the money metals? In this episode of the How To Be A Money Magpie podcast, founder Jasmine Birtles is joined by Karina Hicks from The Royal Mint to look at easy and safe ways to invest in gold and the other money metals. Listen to the podcast below, or…
22nd Dec 2021
Wondering whether to get a pension or a LISA? We recently collaborated with leading pension provider PensionBee to bring you six podcasts all about pensions. These podcasts cover the basics as well as looking in depth into different types of pensions. In this episode of the How To Be A Money Magpie podcast, founder Jasmine Birtles is…
22nd Dec 2021
Have you ever considered how green your money is? Have you investigated your pension investments or bank account to see how environmentally friendly they are? You may not have even considered it before now. The way we spend and invest our money can have environmental impacts. We all try to do our bit for the…
18th Dec 2021
Today is National Twin day, in which we celebrate all things ‘twin’. National Twin Day celebrates all the siblings who enjoy a unique connection. Not only do they share a birthday, but they share everything, right from the very beginning. Whether identical or fraternal, twins often have different personalities and unique traits. According to the…
16th Dec 2021
What were the most popular funds, shares and investment trusts of 2021 according to three of the main investment platforms? I asked AJ Bell and Hargreaves Lansdown which investments were the most popular among their users and got some pretty similar answers. Growth funds (a fund that is looking to increase its price rather than…
