12th Jun 2020
Life for a disabled person costs them on average an extra £583 a month. Although welfare is available to those with disabilities, it’s not enough to cover the numerous extra costs disabled people and their families face. So, every month people are left short and have lost money due to their disability or impairment. We’ve…
10th Mar 2020
While we’re all for making an honest living, there’s nothing quite like the joy a bit of free money brings. Of course this is hardly something that happens every day. Typically it’s only on birthdays, at Christmas or when a family member feels generous that we get an unexpected cash boost. But if you’re lucky…
25th Oct 2019
If you’re a first-time property buyer saving up for a deposit to buy a house, you then should open a Help to Buy ISA pronto. This is because this Government initiative is set to end on 30 November 2019, which leaves less than two months to open one. Take a look at our guide to…
11th Jun 2019
I’ve just had an email from a reader asking me how he can get work now that disability lost him his job. This is what he says in his email: the problem “Dear Jasmine, I am writing to you because I need your kind advice. I am 64 and from 2017 I am disabled…
31st Jan 2018
If you have a long-term condition, become disabled or are a parent of a disabled child the Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) can help with costs to adapt your home to suit a resident’s needs. It is available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland has its own rules. What is a Disabled Facilities Grant? Who…
15th Aug 2016
Do you have a disability? Would you like help and encouragement from others like you who have overcome their difficulties? Check out HandiNews International which is a go-to site for people with disabilities and their families. 4,000 people follow HandiNews International on Twitter and 11,000 on Facebook, because they want to share stories to help each…
3rd Apr 2015
Sick of nuisance phone calls? Well, so is everybody by the looks of it. In a recent YouGov survey it was found that 81% of us Brits are plagued by nuisance calls, with over a quarter of us getting more than ten calls a week and some even getting more then twenty! Many of those surveyed…
27th Feb 2015
There are millions of disabled people in the UK including celebrities with disabilities! Having a disability shouldn’t stop you doing what you want to do with your life as many disabled celebrities have proved. We’ve put together a list of highly successful celebrities who have overcome their disabilities and worked extremely hard to reach their level of success. They show us…
29th Apr 2024
Article updated 29th April 2024 In the current financial climate, many people can’t pay their energy bill and are falling behind with payments. There are things you can do to make sure your energy debt doesn’t overwhelm you. Payment Plans and Supplier Support First of all, if you fund yourself struggling to pay your energy…
25th Apr 2024
In just a few weeks’ time, all being well, I’m going to become a father for the first time – a little baby boy is on the way. Having been working for MoneyMagpie for 10 years now, the financial impact of this decision my partner and I have made has always weighed very heavy on…
23rd Apr 2024
Updated 23rd April 2024 We could all do with cutting our household expenditure, so we’ve come up with 51 easy ways you can save money in your home. By making these tiny changes in your everyday life, you will notice a big difference. It’s a huge list, but every little saving adds up – even…
