7th May 2024
When people think about investing, their mind often jumps straight to stocks or housing. However, there are plenty of alternative ways to invest your money in 2024. One type of investment that has been trending across the web recently is Whisky. This underrated asset is free from capital gains tax in the UK and is…
1st May 2024
Updated 8th May 2024 Making money house sitting is an increasingly popular way for people who spend long periods of time away to manage their households. If you’re lucky enough to secure a long-term house-sitting contract, you could use that money to pay your rent and bills, and if you work from home then this…
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…
19th Apr 2024
The summer is always a riot when it comes to entertainment. From local outdoor festivals to massive events like Glastonbury, there’s a ton of fun to be had in the sunny months. However, tickets can be expensive – and that also makes it easy to get sucked in by ticket scams. Learn how to save…
18th Apr 2024
Updated 18th April 2024 With recovery slow after the huge economic impact of the pandemic, and current global upheaval disturbing markets, PLUS the cost of living crisis, it’s easy to see why many people are worried about their jobs, while others know it could be time to change careers to secure their future. Here are…
16th Apr 2024
It seems like AI has taken over the world in the last few months. The technology is now being used for pretty much everything from generating images to writing emails. But, did you know that AI can also be used to help you invest? The rise of artificial intelligence has caused many financial institutions to…
15th Apr 2024
For the first time ever, UK voters will be required to show photographic ID before they can vote in Parliamentary elections, which include the local elections on 2nd May 2024. While most people will have some form of accepted photo ID, there will still be many who won’t – or they can’t afford to pay…
11th Apr 2024
Want to save a few hundred pounds a year and help conserve a scare resource? Want to give less of your money to a big company and keep more yourself? Simple! Just think about water. And specifically, think about getting a water meter. Rising Water Rates During the cost of living crisis, water bills are…
10th Apr 2024
Did you know that there are at least 2.5 million unpaid carers in the UK? Around one in five adults has some caring responsibility for a dependant – a child, partner, sibling, other relative or friend – that takes up at least some of their time each week. And the Carer’s Leave Act now means…
8th Apr 2024
Updated 8th April 2024 Almost half of all adults aged 17 to 85 in the UK have either had an addition or been directly impacted by one, such as a spouse or sibling. That’s a whopping 22 million UK adults affected by addiction in some way. From alcohol to sex, shopping to food, addictive behaviour…
