13th Mar 2024
OVER 1,500 LOCATIONS TO HOST FREE FOOTBALL COACHING ACROSS THE UK Over 1.2million hours of FREE Fun Football will be available for children of all abilities aged 5-11. The McDonald’s Fun Football programme is now available in over 80% of lower-socio urban areas allowing more families to access free football than ever before. …
13th Mar 2024
One in ten people in the UK is a carer (that’s around 7 million people). Yet, many don’t know that there’s financial and emotional support available for them – not just the people they look after. Carers may look after people with disabilities, older people, or those with mental difficulties. They range in age from…
10th Mar 2024
The trouble with maths class is they don’t teach you how compound interest can make you rich without you needing to lift a finger. If our maths teacher had started with that as an opener, everyone would’ve paid attention! Compound interest is the secret to people getting rich with even small investments. If you’re like…
10th Mar 2024
If you’re just starting out as a freelancer, you’re likely to have one question straightaway: where can I find clients? Not being able to find work is one of the most daunting parts of being a self-employed freelancer. Luckily, though, there is a tonne of work out there for those who are bold enough to…
7th Mar 2024
In celebration of International Women’s Day, I chat to our ferocious leader Jasmine Birtles and ask her how to become a successful female investor. Jasmine Birtles set up MoneyMagpie.com in the teeth of the Great Financial Crash of 2008 and has been offering great advice for people ever since. Privately Jasmine is a highly successful…
7th Mar 2024
So what can you do if you can’t pay your debt? What happens if you can’t cover your rent, your energy bills or your council tax? We round up your options below. Most importantly – don’t ever ignore a bill. It won’t go away and the problem will only get worse. Ask for help Are…
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…
4th Mar 2024
Commuters in England are set to lose out as the price of train tickets rise from Sunday (March 3), with rail fares confirmed to increase by 4.9%. The upcoming fare increase is set to be capped below inflation and will see a delay from the usual January implementation. Traditionally, fares have climbed based on July’s…
29th Feb 2024
There’s really no secret to it – saving is all about living within your means and putting whatever is left over into a high-interest savings account. However, there are a few rules you need to learn first. Once you have got those under your belt it’s simply a question of putting money away regularly and…
28th Feb 2024
Legendary investor and Berkshire Hathaway chairman, Warren Buffett, has just released his annual letter to shareholders. In it, the 93-year old provides some interesting tips and insights on how investors should navigate the stock market over the coming months. So what exactly does Buffett say in his letter? And how can everyday investors take inspiration…
26th Feb 2024
Every year one of my friend’s goes on a mad panic the day before Mother’s Day. Frantically trying to get next day delivery or picking up the dregs of flowers in the local service station. We are here so you don’t have to do that. Mother’s Day is a special day for so many. It…
24th Feb 2024
Who doesn’t love spending time with their furry friends? But, pet expenses can soon add up, whether you have one cat or a herd of animals. We’ve outlined some of the best ways to cut your pet expense without compromising on animal care. Why are Pets Expensive? The Typical Pet Expenses Buy Food in Bulk…
