28th Jul 2020
Have you ever wanted to start up your own business? Want to make a profitable living, but also have a desire to make the world a better place? If so, a social enterprise might be exactly what you’re looking for. Whilst the term ‘social enterprise’ is unknown to many, this fairly new business model is…
25th Jun 2020
Have you been paid a taxable grant? Maybe you’re eligible for one and don’t know it yet. How do you know any grants are taxable? The outset of the coronavirus pandemic has seen a massive increase in the number of taxable grants available to self-employed individuals and businesses. Providing much needed support during this time…
18th Jun 2020
Frugal living tips sound like a lot of sacrifice needs to be made. It’s not true! But it could be very necessary. As a nation we overspend massively and often beyond our budgets. More than a third of all Brits spent more than they received in income in April 2019. Continuing spending habits like this…
14th Jun 2020
If you’re taking on freelance work or thinking about becoming self-employed, there are lots of things that you’ll need to think about. One of the first is working out the pros and cons of becoming a sole trader vs limited company. There are differences between the two, although they might not always be immediately clear….
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…
11th May 2020
Renters don’t have to pay for things like broken boilers – but the costs of renting still add up really fast. From turning your thermostat down a degree to negotiating rent raises, there are tons of ways you can knock the cost of living in rented accommodation down to a more manageable level. Follow these…
17th Apr 2020
If there’s one thing coronavirus has done, it’s brought our own mortality to mind. Sudden deaths of otherwise-healthy people have left many families with the burden of funeral costs. So, what do you do if you can’t afford to pay for a loved one’s funeral? And if they don’t have an estate to cover the…
24th Mar 2020
To give notice or not to give notice? That is the question that many savings accounts users must ask themselves. Notice accounts prevent hasty, spur-of-the-moment spending. But in an emergency, you simply can’t get immediate access to your money.
23rd Mar 2020
With Christmas and New Year over and everyone back to work it’s not surprising that so many people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Well, we don’t think that you should have to battle with the winter blues. So we’ve come up with some great ways to enjoy the season and not just get through…
19th Mar 2020
Guest article from StepChange. It’s no secret that payday loans have surged in popularity over recent years. They’re often packaged as a quick and easy way to get the money you need, but in reality they can result in payday loan debt and cause a lot more stress than they’re worth. If you’re struggling with…
21st Feb 2020
Want to cut down on those un-fun monthly spends that it’s impossible to completely avoid? This handy list of money-saving tips for families will help you combat those soaring fuel, energy and food bills that seem to drain your bank account every month. Trimming the fat off of wasteful habits can really add up to…
20th Feb 2020
Trying to find funding for starting a business, particularly without using a bank loan, can be quite complicated. However, there are government initiatives out there, as well as other soft loan and grant opportunities, to help you kick-start your businesses. Here is MoneyMagpie’s guide to these often quite confusing loans and schemes. The Start Up Loans…
