25th May 2023
ESG and renewable energy investing is all the range these days. Yet the fact is, roughly 80% of the world’s energy is still derived from fossil fuels. And yes, while the shift towards cleaner energy is a crucial step for our planet, we really shouldn’t underestimate the role oil & gas continues to play in…
23rd May 2023
Why spend money when you can source delicious ingredients from your garden or the nearby countryside – check out Sarah Locketts recipes from the garden. A windfall of apples What do you do when you suddenly come into lots of…apples? Bake Apple Tart of course! 500g store-bought frozen shortcrust pastry costs £1.35 from Asda….
19th May 2023
It’s International Virtual Assistant Day! The coronavirus pandemic triggered massive changes in the working landscape. Not only are more jobs being carried out remotely now, but more work is being outsourced as well. For many businesses, hiring freelancers and independent contractors for specific jobs, rather than keeping a larger number of employees on the payroll…
15th May 2023
Iceland giving customers a year’s supply of chicken– here’s how to claim Frozen supermarket Iceland has launched a new VIP card that allows people to get unlimited shopping for a whole year. Following in the footsteps of the popular chicken restaurant Nandos, this VIP ‘black card’ will give customers the ability to purchase one of…
3rd May 2023
The Gen-Z Journal: The cost of dating. Hey, I’m Izzy, MoneyMagpie’s inhouse Gen-Z-er. Welcome to the first-ever instalment of my brand-new column, ‘The Gen-Z Journal’, where I chat about life as a Gen-Z gal, navigating her way through financial independence in a cost-of-living crisis. Today, let’s look at dating. Most of us have likely been…
24th Apr 2023
Thinking of throwing a coronation party? The bunting is out and there is a buzz in the air. His Majesty King Charles III is officially about to have his Coronation. Although many of us will be remembering our former Queen fondly at this time, it is a time for celebration (and not only because we…
19th Apr 2023
Investing can be a great way to make your money make money for you. But how do you do it? And can you afford to do it? One of the biggest myths about investing is that you have to be rich in order to even start doing it. Wrong! You can invest even if you…
13th Apr 2023
Make money from speechwriting. Writing speeches for public figures to use is quite a niche profession but it absolutely pays dividends for the right candidate. Speechwriting tends to be a very competitive market but if you make, or have made, the right preparations, you might find yourself qualified to become a professional speechwriter. Before we…
4th Apr 2023
Housework may be a chore but it’s something we all must face sooner or later. You may feel that buying cleaning supplies just isn’t a priority right now with everything being so expensive. But, there is no need to spend your money on pricey branded products. There are so many things you can do (like…
3rd Apr 2023
This investing post is sponsored by Alliance Trust. In life, there are only two things that are certain: death and taxes. While we can’t avoid the first, there are ways for investors to shield their assets from taxes. In this article, we’re going to explain how investors can protect their wealth from tax. Plus, we’ll…
3rd Apr 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. When money is tight and…
21st Mar 2023
Cars today are basically computers on wheels. The majority sold in the UK are now automatics, and the rest have functions that control almost every aspect of the driving experience, from capping your speed to slamming on your brakes if you’re at risk of collision. With up to 3,000 microchips in many cars, the industry has been hit…
