26th Oct 2020
Are you a good typist? A good listener? Or just spend lots of time tapping away on your computer? You could be making money as a transcriber. It’s a great way to supplement your income, and can be done from home. Making it great for anyone looking to work flexible hours. Here is the lowdown…
12th Oct 2020
Car insurance is one of our biggest financial gripes. It’s one that often creeps up on us, and it needs renewing again before we know it… it’s not surprising, then, that lots of people are asking how they can save money on this pesky, and often hidden, expense. So, how can you keep the costs…
6th Oct 2020
If you’re self-employed, you might need to think about self-employed insurance. You may even be required by law to have certain kinds of insurance. Moneymagpie investigates…
23rd Sep 2020
You might think switching careers is a young person’s game. After all, those in their 20s or 30s might be less likely to have families, mortgages or other responsibilities that could make it harder to switch careers to something completely new. In reality though, there are a lot of ways you could switch careers later…
23rd Sep 2020
Got a taste of the work from home life and want to start working for yourself? Looking for new freelance work this autumn? Part-time freelance work has become increasingly popular, especially amongst young people, over the past few years. You’re definitely not alone in wanting a slice of the freelance pie for yourself! The flexibility…
21st Sep 2020
As a freelancer, one of the biggest challenges you face is maintaining boundaries between your work and personal life. Keeping them separate and finding time for yourself can be hard work but is vitally important to avoiding burnout, staying healthy, and maximising your productivity. More and more people are turning to portfolio careers and freelancing…
14th Sep 2020
When you’re younger, retirement can seem a long way off. Especially when you’re on a lower salary, there’s always more pressing costs to spend your money on and your pension tends to take a back seat. If you’re in your twenties now you may not want to be locking your hard-earned cash away for the…
3rd Sep 2020
With the housing market picking up again, many are considering a change of scenery. However, there’s always the risk that something goes awry with your buying plans. To avoid getting stuck in a failing chain, or to buy un-mortgageable properties, you could try a bridging loan. But what is a bridging loan – and how…
3rd Sep 2020
With such a vast number of recent changes in the world of work, the job market is tougher than ever. Unemployment rates have increased dramatically, and every job is receiving large numbers of applicants. But don’t let this put you off! Although the majority of us jump at any opportunity to second guess ourselves, thinking…
1st Sep 2020
Need to borrow some money? Whether it’s for a big purchase (for example a property) or a smaller one (for example an extension on the back of your house), you’ll want to investigate your options closely. In doing so, you might run into a question: do I need a secure or an unsecured loan? The…
1st Sep 2020
If you’re about to start university, your upcoming experience might not be exactly as you’d originally planned. A socially distant (or even virtual) freshers’ week is hardly what we signed up for, is it? Some things never change when it comes to student life, though. One of those things is money: needing it, spending it,…
31st Aug 2020
There is nothing more empowering than surrounding yourself with like-minded people that support and encourage you, every step of the way. A variety of studies have identified the power of being part of the right crowd to accelerate your growth or achieve success. Women entrepreneurs have tapped into this mindset and created a number of…
