10th May 2022
On Friday 6th May, we produced a short cost of living survey via social media, asking our followers their thoughts and feelings about inflation, rising costs and more. The survey contained a mixture of polls and open-ended questions, where we asked you to share your own thoughts and feelings on certain topics. Here’s what we…
9th May 2022
We had an email from a MoneyMagpie reader last week saying that he had a few years to go before the state pension kicked in but that his disabilities, and the fact that he’s on benefits, prevent him from earning money. Understandably he asked what could he do to create enough of a nest egg…
6th May 2022
Here’s a complete explanation of the eToro multi-asset investment platform with a step-by-step guide on how to open an account and buy shares.
6th May 2022
The writer of this piece has asked us to remain anonymous but wants us to share her story with MoneyMagpie readers. The psychological damage of poverty “On my way too work this morning I had a croissant, jumped in the car I own and drove. I didn’t have to wake up and worry how I…
5th May 2022
If you’d like to go on holiday but can’t afford the whole caboodle, why not try house-swapping? Jasmine does it all the time, and it means you only have to fork out for transport and food – accommodation is free! With the price of holidaying abroad going up as Sterling stays low, now is a…
29th Apr 2022
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. I’m Jane, from the blog Shoestring Cottage and I also run a YouTube channel. With inflation and the cost of living on the rise, cutting back and saving money is becoming a priority for many of…
28th Apr 2022
Here’s how you can build yourself a diversified cryptocurrency portfolio to minimise your losses and maximise profits with your crypto holdings.
28th Apr 2022
You are being charged for devices left on standby. New research from provider British Gas has suggested households could save almost £150 per year by fully switching off electrical devices. Nicknamed ‘vampire devices’, these are electronic devices which continue to use power even when they are on standby. As a result of this research,…
26th Apr 2022
UK Supermarket chains Asda and Morrisons cut prices to help struggling shoppers. The move has come as shoppers in Britain face increases in energy bills, council tax, and National Insurance. For Asda, this comes after their Pulse Of The Nation survey found that nine out of every 10 consumers are worried about inflationary pressure, and…
19th Apr 2022
In this instalment of the How to be a MoneyMagpie podcast, our founder Jasmine Birtles is joined by singer-songwriter Tom Speight. Tom discusses being a full-time musician and the pros and cons of touring and making music. You can listen to and watch the full podcast here, or read the transcription below! The podcast Jasmine Birtles: Well, hello…
13th Apr 2022
Looking to invest in index funds? Here’s a complete beginner’s guide to index fund investing with everything you need to know about this type of investment.
12th Apr 2022
MoneyMagpie have co-authored the energy savers report as part of a bid to help people during the current energy crisis. By explaining people’s energy habits, we hope that it helps them then understand how they consume and what the best measures to take are. With the price cap coming into effect this month, three quarters…
