30th May 2020
A job scam is a fake online job advertisement targeting jobseekers with the aim of stealing their personal information or money. With more businesses advertising job postings online and over two thirds of the working population using the internet to search for jobs, more and more people are falling victim to these types of scams….
24th May 2020
Post-lockdown divorce rates will rocket in the coming months. As the UK looks to slowly ease out of lockdown, many of us may be sadly contemplating separation or divorce. The weeks of being quarantined with your partner can suddenly bring existing problems within your relationship, to a head. But these are unexpected and unusual times,…
23rd May 2020
Catching up on long forgotten cleaning and household chores has become a popular activity for people finding themselves with more time on their hands during lockdown. However, stocking up on new cleaning supplies can end up costing you a small fortune and no one wants to have to spend lots of their hard-earned cash on…
22nd May 2020
As the saying goes you must spend money to make money. This is definitely true when you start a business. Things like registering your business name, website hosting, and creating a space to work from all cost money. Although there are ways to minimise these costs. So, the short answer is yes, expect to go…
18th May 2020
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases most of us will ever make. It’s a massive decision, and not one to take lightly. Second-hand cars are ideal for those on a tight budget – or who don’t want to (or can’t) get a car leasing contract. With more people going back to work…
14th May 2020
We talk about energy switches a lot on MoneyMagpie – and now’s an incredibly important time to slash your household expenses. We’re all working on tighter budgets this year, so switching supplier could save you hundreds of pounds. We know it’s a total hassle to handle the paperwork, compare tariffs and all that boring stuff….
8th May 2020
Lockdown is a hard time for everyone, but one good thing about working remotely and non-essential outlets remaining closed is we’re saving money we’d have otherwise spent. The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) deemed this concept “forced savings”. They estimate that UK households normally allocate a quarter of their spending to things now unaccessible or…
4th May 2020
Stop boredom in its tracks by becoming a lockdown fashionista – and win a £50 voucher from LoveCrafts! We’re all getting a little bit bored in lockdown – so now’s the perfect time to drag out your old clothes for a revamp. From fixing holes with iron-on patches to turning jeans into a skirt, there…
1st May 2020
Enjoy a free 7-day trial with Disney Plus, so everyone has something to do when staying at home! Disney Plus has just launched in the UK, and offers a huge library of films and series to enjoy. It has all the classic animated films, perhaps for family nights in. Or, watch on up to four…
29th Apr 2020
There are various forms of short-term debt solutions on offer at the moment, such as mortgage holidays, car finance holidays, and credit card repayment freezes. At first sight they can appear a tempting offer: you get a couple of months of financial relief during this hard time, but are not harming your credit score. It…
10th Apr 2020
With the country in lockdown and the majority of industries hit hard by COVID-19, strained finances have hit many households. More than nine million people are expected to be furloughed, while others are suffering redundancies, have reduced hours, or no sign of work at all on zero-hours contracts. Compulsory isolating and the lack of social…
4th Apr 2020
Delivery services are booming in the coronavirus crisis. There’s a huge boom in delivery driver jobs – which means you could be making extra cash if you’ve been furloughed, made redundant, or lost self-employed work. Everyone staying at home and all non-essential shops being closed means one thing: online shopping! From groceries to clothes, the…
