20th Feb 2020
We’re strong believers in continuously finding the best deal for your household expenses. Mortgages are without a doubt the biggest monthly expense – which is why we work with our partners, London and Country, to off a fee-free mortgage service. You get the options of the best mortgage deals around, with no hefty charges for…
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…
20th Feb 2020
Running and owning a car is quickly becoming un-affordable for lots of people. If you add up the costs of breakdown cover, insurance, servicing and maintaining a car, you’ll see how much of a dent in your wallet it makes. And with the rising cost of living taking its toll we need to make savings…
13th Feb 2020
We all have that one month in a year that is just impossibly full of important birthdays that require gifts. For many of us, it also happens to fall over the festive season, which means we have a double gifting load. Well, the good news is you don’t actually need to dig yourself into a…
12th Feb 2020
Being your own boss isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be, my friend. Yes, you can work from your cave in your comfiest Y-fronts and sandals, and you can take a matcha tea break at any time, but like any job, freelancing comes with pros and cons. Becoming a freelancer often appears tempting. A…
10th Feb 2020
It may not seem romantic, but cohabiting and finances go hand in hand. Moving in together has become so common in Britain that it’s now become the norm for a lot of people. Unfortunately though, things can go wrong. Cohabiting couples are Britain’s fastest-growing family type. So, while you might not need a piece of…
10th Feb 2020
Find out how to get a will written with our easy guide. Ensure you don’t overpay in taxes or that your ex doesn’t end up with all your cash! Around two-thirds of us don’t have a will, which means cost and heartache to family and friends. So get it done now and you’ll feel a…
9th Feb 2020
Life insurance is essential for many of us. If you have loved ones who would struggle to cope financially in the event of your death then it’s a necessary purchase. But it’s essential to make sure you’re not ripped off by life insurance companies when doing so. We don’t want to get too morbid, but…
9th Feb 2020
You have been asking us how to buy a used car and get the best price so here is our answer! If you buy a car new, you lose up to 20% of its value as soon as you drive away from the dealership. Basically, this means that if you are looking for a good…
7th Feb 2020
With the climate crisis high on the news agenda and sustainable fashion enjoying a real moment, these days more couples are considering the planet when planning their special day. For lots of couples an eco-wedding is not only kinder to the environment and more personal, but also cheaper too. It sounds to us like planning…
5th Feb 2020
Bankruptcy isn’t just a big corporation’s worst nightmare. You’ve probably heard of celebrities who owed more than they could afford to pay and went bankrupt – such as Katie Price, declared bankrupt just before Christmas 2019. Bankruptcy is a legal process by which your assets of any value are sold off to pay your creditors…
3rd Feb 2020
If you reach 50 with no savings, it’s natural to feel anxious about the future. But don’t worry, you still have time to make money, save, and invest well before retirement. It might be tempting to think you can’t do enough before you retire. You may feel like now the only option is to wait…
