5th Dec 2022
This is a paid article on behalf of People for Research. Here at MoneyMagpie, it is no secret we think taking part in research is a great way to earn money on the side. Whether it is surveys or focus groups, we advocate them as a nice little earner for you to undertake in your…
30th Nov 2022
Sell stuff. Most people around this time of year need more space and more cash, and a great way to create both of these for your festive next is by selling things you’ve already got. You may have shelves of books or a cupboard stuffed with clothes you never wear. In my case, I realised…
29th Nov 2022
Bablands December. Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. I’ve learnt a…
23rd Nov 2022
This is a paid article on behalf of Tally Gold and the Law of Supply and Demand Most people are familiar with the law of supply and demand. When demand outweighs supply, the value of that good or service increases. Initiatives like Quantitative Easing enable the government to create more fiat currency (like pounds sterling)…
22nd Nov 2022
Most of the UK is planning for a lean festive period this Christmas, and perhaps wisely, supermarkets are joining in with Christmas meal deals and festive spreads, seeking to help people as food prices continue to rise. So, what discounts are available this Christmas? Asda Waitrose Aldi Sainsburys Tesco Morrisons Thinking outside the box …
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….
21st Nov 2022
This is a paid post on behalf of Bargain Hunter UK Bargain Hunter App – ‘The Instagram of Bargains’ At the moment we are all watching the pennies, and it has become second nature to start looking for the best deals around. My friends and I even share a WhatsApp group in which we show…
17th Nov 2022
Welcome to Ask Jasmine, the column where I round up some of the questions I have received from readers. In this edition, I answer many questions about cleaning, complaining, selling Star Wars figurines and how to contact Amazon when locked out of you account. I hope these answers can help you with any questions…
9th Nov 2022
The first Autumn Statement under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government is to be announced next Thursday, November 17th. The country has seen much turmoil in the last year. From soaring living costs to rapidly rising inflation. Let’s not forget the eye-watering interest rates! The general public are hotly anticipating what is to come. This is…
26th Oct 2022
Many of us are looking closely at ways we can save money this winter. I am guessing the current turbulent economic situation in the UK is what brought you to this article. Lots of writers on frugality are offering ways to pare back spending, but I thought I would look at some extreme frugal things…
26th Oct 2022
Believe it or not, there is an estimated £19.4bn worth of pensions currently lost or forgotten. That’s right, almost 20 billion Great British Pounds floating in the ether, waiting to be claimed. If you trace your pensions, you may find that some of it could be yours! Millions of people are at risk of missing…
25th Oct 2022
Period poverty impacts women, girls and people who menstruate across the world. Access to menstrual products, safe, hygienic spaces in which to use them, and the right to manage menstruation without shame or stigma, is essential for anyone who menstruates. As the cost of living crisis tightens, the number of google searches for ‘free period…
