15th Jul 2019
How do you pluck up the courage to ask for that dreaded pay rise? Is it even possible in these low-pay, post-recessionary times? If you feel you’ve waited long enough for that much-needed cash boost, here’s how to go about getting it. The wages situation now How to ask for a rise – our 10-point plan If a pay…
9th Jul 2019
Fancy making money whilst helping researchers understand the human mind? If so, did you know you can get paid to take part in psychology experiments? We’ve already shown you how you can make up to £4,000 for taking part in medical research, but psychology experiments are a safer option (though not quite so lucrative), with very…
1st Jul 2019
What happens in your home if the boiler suddenly breaks down or the fridge starts to make a funny noise? If you’re up against it financially it can be yet another headache. How are you going to find the cash to buy a new one, particularly if you’ve got poor credit? We know it’s tough…
20th May 2019
Boiler insurance is one of those things you always intend to get round to, but can never be bothered to actually sort out. But it’s just when your boiler breaks down, in the freezing cold, that you wish you had it. Boiler repair services don’t come cheap but then boiler insurance can cost a lot…
7th Apr 2019
Want to know the best value, most beautiful looking Easter eggs this year? We used our chocolate eating eggs-pertise to find you the very best chocolatey treats on offer! We tested a host of yummy chocolate eggs for you again…it’s a tough job…so that you can snap up the tastiest Easter treats, at the very…
19th Mar 2019
Yes, car insurance can cost a fortune, but if you’re savvy you can get some truly mind-blowing deals. We’ve created this guide which will show you what to look out for when getting your vehicle insured. For advice on getting car insurance specifically as a young driver or if you’ve ever been banned from driving…
19th Mar 2019
You know what it’s like when you’re trying to do smart spending, saving money here and there, but you find that some of your decisions have meant you’ve made false economies? Maybe you’ve gone for a cheap iron and found that it just didn’t do the job properly. Or you bought a cheap air ticket…
8th Mar 2019
Listen up maggots, I’m the Drill Sergeant Magpie and I’m not like the other Money Magpies. I’m not gonna mollycoddle you, I’m not gonna tell you ‘everything is okay’, I’m gonna tell you how it is – you deserve to be poor! Now you’re probably thinking ‘but I don’t get paid enough’, or ‘my bills…
7th Mar 2019
There are two sides to your life at university – there’s the side where you’re exploring life away from home, and getting used to the idea of independence. Then there’s the small matter of your future! Many attend uni in order to gain skills for better employment, namely a career. Some know what they want…
20th Feb 2019
Ever heard of HushHush? It’s a website often called the Amazon for millionaires. You can find the most expensive items in the world on there with just a click of your mouse. And guess what one of those items is? That’s right, you’re breathing it in right now. HushHush is now selling bottled oxygen! And…
4th Jan 2019
You know those annoying people who pop up whenever it gets cold? “Too cold is better than too hot! Because layers!” Nope. You know they’re only deluding themselves. The only real way to thaw is a few days of pure, unadulterated sun… except this is the UK. So what’s the solution? It’s time for a…
11th Dec 2018
A new study has revealed that speaking a second language is likely to earn you a salary of £50,000+. City Lit conducted the research and found that speaking a second language can significantly boost the chances of somebody living in the UK of earning over £50k. It was also revealed which languages were the most…
