19th Jun 2023
The Full Picture: What they didn’t tell you The news and contemporary media can be a great source of information on global events, politics, weather and sports. But the mainstream news can often be bias, pushing some happenings more than others, focusing on some topics heavily and neglecting others. Here at MoneyMagpie, we believe in…
8th Jun 2023
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a cheap, easy, and relatively reliable way to invest in the stock market. (Well, as reliable as possible – remember, any investment means you could lose money as well as make it). They’re easy to buy and sell, with typically lower transaction and account fees than managed funds. So, what are…
9th May 2023
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is an ever-looming possibility. How will it impact financial privacy? Will our money be under control?
23rd Mar 2023
The latest inflation figures are in. According to the Office for National Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, inflation rose by 10.4% in the 12 months to February 2023. That’s up from 10.1% in January. Despite what some political figures may want you to believe, the prices of everyday goods and services are becoming more, and more…
21st Feb 2023
Some companies do very, very well out of a recession. As they say, every cloud has a silver lining, and if you know where to look you can invest in companies that do better than ever in a downturn. So, if we are coming to the mother of all recessions – as the media keeps…
9th Jan 2023
As the colder weather continues on, there’s the temptation to begin a hibernation process in your living room. It’s all well and good if you have a trust fund, but that’s not the case for most of us. Earning usually means leaving the house. Unless, of course, you try one of our top tips to…
21st Dec 2022
Financial changes 2023. 2022 has been a year that has felt relentless for so many. With inflation, energy price rises, war and a dead queen, a lot of people are feeling really rather bruised and scared about why lies ahead. The constant doom and gloom in the financial forecasts can feel oppressive and scary. However,…
13th Dec 2022
Combatting loneliness at Christmas can feel like a huge task. Often, when we think of the word loneliness, we detach ourselves from it, we somehow associate it with extreme isolation or not having friends: neither is true, and if the last two years have taught us anything, it is that it can happen to every…
24th Nov 2022
The size of your pension pot will have a massive impact on your quality of life during retirement. So, are you on track for a comfortable retirement, with the freedom to go on numerous overseas holidays? Or is keeping on top of essential bills the best you can realistically hope to achieve? In this article…
21st Nov 2022
Blackouts have become a topic of conversation in the UK for the first time in decades. Not since the early 1970s have we had to worry about planned power cuts. The National Grid is saying it is unlikely to happen, but we could see our power shut off for hours at a time this winter….
31st Oct 2022
It’s the time of the year where we are dreaming of getting away. Whether you are thinking about the warmer days of next summer or simply fancy a change of scenery, your next UK holiday could be only weeks or months away. But with the cost of living forever soaring, the idea of a holiday…
5th Oct 2022
We know what you’re thinking – can you REALLY make money watching television? Well yes, you can! OK, you might have to do a bit more than just watch, but there are plenty of ways to turn your relaxing pastime into a money-making opportunity. Find out how you can make money watching TV.
