6th Mar 2024
The heat is really on for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Conservative party. Today’s Spring Budget set out the government’s plans for tax and spending over the coming year. Inflation “figures show that forecasts from OBR say inflation was 11% when he and Rishi Sunak took office (not mentioning that that was after a number…
21st Feb 2024
At MoneyMagpie, we’re always receiving loads of money questions and queries from our readers! We love being able to help you out with all your finance-related worries. We’ve compiled a list of key money questions you should know the answers to. It covers things from dealing with debt to investing in the stock market. We’ve…
16th Feb 2024
Investing can be a daunting prospect, particularly if you’re young and considering whether it’s time to put some of your hard-earned money into stocks and shares. In this article we’re going to take a look at all the things young investors need-to-know about the stock market. Click on a link to head straight to a…
14th Feb 2024
According to the latest Consumer Price Index, inflation stood at 4% January – the same figure reported for December 2023. So, while inflation is not longer rising it’s still double the Bank of England’s annual 2% target. With this in mind, how can investors protect their wealth? Keep on reading for all the details or click…
13th Feb 2024
Did you know that single households (those living alone) are the second most common type of household in the UK, accounting for almost 1 in 3 (30%) UK households in 2022. That’s 8.3 million households all together. One in three…who’d have thought? Certainly if you go to the supermarket or try to book a holiday…
5th Feb 2024
Turning 60 needn’t be a milestone to dread: there are plenty of things to look forward to, including a host of exciting perks and freebies, and a number of incredibly valuable benefits for over 60s. This article came about when we were asked a question: With this in mind, we have tracked down the best…
30th Jan 2024
What questions do you have about your tax return? Does a Self Assessment tax return even apply to you? What’s the secret to getting the entire experience over with quickly? If you’re agonising over these questions, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together the definitive guide to filing your tax return on time. It…
29th Jan 2024
If you’re a British-based investor, it’s possible your portfolio is heavily invested in UK assets. But is this necessarily a problem? And, if so, how can investors reduce their exposure to the UK? Scroll down for all of the details, or click on a link to head straight to a specific section… Understanding your exposure…
23rd Jan 2024
It’s never been tougher to keep up with the changes in our day to day living costs as we face up to our financial future in 2024. A tax freeze here, a wage increase there, and the inevitable months between the government making an announcement and actually implementing it. We’re told that inflation is definitely…
22nd Jan 2024
Isha took the UK by storm (quite literally) this week. Much of the country experienced high force winds – up to 90 mph in some parts – and it was branded the worst storm in 30 years by meteorologists. With any great storm, however, comes great devastation, and it is imperative to know whether your…
9th Jan 2024
You can get a number of benefits if you’re ill and there are other quick financial fixes you can do to bring in more cash as you get better. I’ve been answering financial questions for a website that gives support to women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The ladies have asked some good…
9th Jan 2024
While the stock market has been relatively calm since the turn of the year, make no mistake about it – we’re living in uncertain times. So how can investors protect their portfolio’s when times are unpredictable? And how can we expect the stock market to perform during 2024? In this article, we’re going to explore…
