11th May 2015
As if there weren’t enough things to worry about when you have a new partner, now there’s a whole new type of STD to beware of: a financial STD, or Sexually Transmitted Debt. It’s silent, insidious, and you usually don’t know about it until it’s too late. Your partner’s debts can be a devastating blow…
19th Mar 2015
A guest article from StepChange. When you’re dealing with debt, a consolidation loan can seem like a smart idea. The adverts make it sound all so simple: who wouldn’t want to roll all their debts up and make one single monthly payment? What the adverts neglect to tell you is that debt consolidation can often…
10th Mar 2015
If you get thrown in the slammer, does that mean your career is over? Not for these celebrities, who are still very successful and very much in the public limelight, even after spending a couple of years in jail. If you’ve got a criminal record or you have spent time in prison at some point,…
24th Feb 2015
I’ve been on a load of TV and radio programmes this week talking about how loyalty doesn’t pay when it comes to utility companies – or any other company come to that – and you should switch now. It is true, seriously, that you could save yourself around £200 (depending on what your bills are…
12th Feb 2015
What do you do when you really want something that you know you can’t afford? For some people the answer is to visit a rent-to-own shop such as BrightHouse. They offer you the chance to buy goods such as TVs and washing machines by paying in weekly instalments. Sounds too good to be true? It…
3rd Jan 2015
We’re all used to seeing A-listers living lavish lifestyles. But, not all of them blow their fortune on fast cars, grand properties and expensive nights out. In fact, some of the cleverer ones know how to keep hold of their cash by being wise with what they’ve got. Some of them live pretty much like…
15th Dec 2014
The Brits are a nation of animal lovers but it’s dogs with which we share an extra special bond. As we come up to Christmas you may be thinking about getting a new furry addition for your family. But before you do you need to think it through carefully. Rob Young, Head of Dog Rehoming at…
10th Dec 2014
Are you getting tired of buying gifts for your loved ones that end up in the bin on boxing day? Well, why not go for something a little different this year? We at MoneyMagpie have found a fantastic range of ‘invisible gifts’! You can’t hold, wrap them up or put them under the tree but…
8th Dec 2014
If you’re on a tight budget this Christmas the last thing you want is to be conned by sneaky sale tactics and unnecessary charges so we’ve but together a list of the top ten sneaky cons you should be aware of this festive season. Can you guess what they are? Take a look below. Is…
3rd Dec 2014
If you run a business that sells digital downloads in any way – like online courses, music downloads or eBooks like we do here at Moneymagpie – you are going to have to comply with new EU VAT rules coming in in January or get a whopping fine. It won’t affect every business but for…
2nd Dec 2014
There has been a steep increase in nasty telephone scams over the last year which means you need to be extra careful not to be conned. Over the last 12 months, at least £23.9 million has been lost to Vishing (the fancy term for phone scams), which is a £7 million increase on the year before….
24th Nov 2014
Discount vouchers, coupons and apps top the list of the nation’s favourite money saving tips, with half of UK adults using them to cut the cost of goods and services. But why cut costs when you can get things for FREE without paying a penny? Take a look at these 15 things that you should…
