29th Dec 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 questions about pensions, dealing with letting agencies, and Lifetime ISAs. I hope these answers can help you with any questions you may have. Don’t forget to leave any questions you have…
21st Dec 2022
Financial changes 2023. 2022 has been a year that has felt relentless for so many. With inflation, energy price rises, war and a dead queen, a lot of people are feeling really rather bruised and scared about why lies ahead. The constant doom and gloom in the financial forecasts can feel oppressive and scary. However,…
13th Dec 2022
We have teamed up with author and illustrator Emily Sutton to provide a lucky reader with the chance to win a hardback copy of her book Penny And The Little Lost Puppy, along with a personalised inscription from the author herself. the prize This author-illustrator debut is from one of the best artists working today and…
13th Dec 2022
Combatting loneliness at Christmas can feel like a huge task. Often, when we think of the word loneliness, we detach ourselves from it, we somehow associate it with extreme isolation or not having friends: neither is true, and if the last two years have taught us anything, it is that it can happen to every…
12th Dec 2022
As the festive season is fast approaching, most people will be thinking about how they’re going to spend Christmas and what they need to do to prepare for the big day and celebrations over the break. But it is important to be wary of scams. There are others out there who will be preparing for…
11th Dec 2022
You may not have streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime. Perhaps you’ve unsubscribed this year to save some money. In either case, don’t worry! We have been dutifully looking for some free Christmas films for anyone to watch. You don’t need to pay anything as these are free services (although you may be…
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….
