3rd Jan 2024
Free Cash Giveaway Money giveaway: Happy New Year Magpies. Want some cash? With a record number of people taking on second jobs and people frantically googling “quick ways to make cash”, we at MoneyMagpie have again decided to put our hand in our pocket and offer some help to readers. Last July we had a…
31st Dec 2023
Crack down on debt, get your fitness back on track, sell unwanted Xmas presents — if you feel like your new year to-do list is an uphill struggle, you’re not alone. Cupboards full of junk and expanding waistlines are common complaints leading to the January blues. But it doesn’t need to be this way, so…
30th Dec 2023
If you have a New Year’s resolution for 2024, no matter how big or small, it may be hard to keep after a couple of weeks. People often give something up for the New Year or take on something new, and both have their challenges. If you are finding it difficult to motivate yourself, we…
23rd Dec 2023
If you make a New Years resolution, the chances are by February you’ve completely forgotten about them. Only 8% of people actually manage to keep their resolutions for any decent length of time. So why beat yourself up? Our comprehensive guide digs a little deeper into New Years resolutions and what you can do to…
7th Dec 2023
Money makes the world go round. As much as we like to think money doesn’t control our lives – it’s a huge part of the every day. That’s why it can be so upsetting when you fall victim to a scam or fraud. Here is our A to Z of scams to be aware of,…
3rd Dec 2023
In the current financial climate many people can’t pay their energy bill and many of us are falling behind with payments. Payment Plans and Supplier Support First of all, if you fund yourself in this situation, the best thing to do is to get in touch with your supplier: regulator Ofgem makes sure your supplier…
1st Dec 2023
With Christmas fast approaching, you might be thinking of giving give cash to a loved one this year. But did you know that your yuletide generosity could have tax implications? In this article, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about tax-efficient gifts at Christmas, and at other times of the year. Keep…
27th Nov 2023
How charity Acts 435 allow you to help people in poverty directly. Something I have noticed since doing this job is how social groups all seem to be of a similar earning category. My wealthy acquaintances are often surrounded by other wealthy people. Similarly, poverty attracts poverty and the middle class (who seem to get…
22nd Nov 2023
It only feels five minutes since Rishi Sunak delivered his Autumn Statement: making promises to protect the economy and help households during the cost of living crisis, After seeing the UK thrown deeper into one of the hardest economic climates in recent times, we are back to hear what his predesessor suggests may change. Today…
26th Oct 2023
New research out today from The Joseph Rowntree Foundation shows that the number of people experiencing destitution has increased by 61% from 2019 to 2022, with an even larger increase in the number of children experiencing destitution. Further, the social security system is not protecting people with 72% of those destitute receiving benefits. Responding to…
26th Oct 2023
It’s National Pension Tracing Day on Sunday 29 October and as many as 1 in 20 people may have a lost or forgotten pension. It’s a startling statistic – especially when you consider that the average ‘lost’ pension amounts to a whopping £9,500. So, what else do we know about lost pensions in the UK?…
19th Oct 2023
As part of National Recycling week Boots is upping the reward customers receive for recycling through its ‘Recycle at Boots’ scheme. Throughout October, customers will receive 600 Boots Advantage Card points (worth £6!) when they recycle five empties, from any brand, at any of the 700 drop off points in Boots stores across the UK* when…
