13th Apr 2022
The cost of living has noticibly sky rocketed recently and is only set to get worse. The Statistics The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 7% in the 12 months to March 2022, up from 6.2% in February. This is the highest CPI 12-month inflation rate in the National Statistics series, which began in January…
31st Mar 2022
Meet our new columnist Jane Berry, AKA Shoestring Jane from Shoestring Cottage, an award winning blogger and YouTuber who has been writing about saving money for a decade. Each month she will be sharing her frugal wins and giving you tips on how to cut costs at home. If you are struggling with the…
31st Jan 2022
You can’t have failed to notice that rates are set to rise imminently, sparking mortgage misery and tax pressure, but we ask if the mortgage hike is quite what it seems. With the market pricing in an interest rate rise to 0.5% on Thursday, rates are predicted to hit 1% by summer and 1.25% by…
28th Jan 2022
Here at MoneyMagpie, we’ve collected 22 ways to make and save money in 2022, so why not check a few out for yourself. 11 ways to make money 11 ways to save money 11 ways to make money: IS YOUR TOY TRAIN WORTH MORE THAN SILVER? If you’re thinking about having a clear-out now…
20th Jan 2022
People struggling to make ends meet and in need of money could get a free £120 to help with essential costs. The Household Support Fund (HSF) is a government scheme that helps with household bills throughout winter. On 30 September 2021, the government announced that vulnerable households across the UK can access a new £500 million support…
20th Jan 2022
A huge number of UK residents are struggling to keep up with bills and credit commitments, a number which has doubled since the pandemic began. Nearly one in three are in this position, according a new report by the charity StepChange – Falling Behind to Keep Up: The Credit Safety Net and Problem Debt –…
28th Oct 2021
You’re young and carefree – or in your 30s and 40s with kids and a mortgage – so your pension is taking a back seat. We get it! But you should know that you’re missing out on tens of thousands of pounds of retirement income. Regular small monthly contributions to your pension build up over…
28th Sep 2021
Beat the energy crisis price hikes! MoneyMagpie readers who sign up to Get My Slice can access an exclusive instant £5 reward offer for energy supplier research!* Do you love saving money? Get My Slice is the game-changing rewards app that enables you to do just that. They’re a new kind of next-gen app that…
13th Jul 2021
A buy-to-let property offers an attractive way to grow your wealth. But where is the best place to buy one? If you want to make money as a landlord, think outside London. Cities such as Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Birmingham all offer great potential returns for buy-to-let properties. The regeneration projects in these areas, plus…
4th Jan 2021
Dealing with debt and worrying about bankruptcy can be a stressful and confusing time. There are different options available, but it can be difficult to work out which one is right for your personal circumstances. This post explains what IVAs, DMPs and bankruptcy are and will help you work out which option is best for…
22nd Oct 2020
Fancy working from home running your own B&B? Why wouldn’t you?! It could be a great way to make money, meet people, and create a profitable business. There’s a lot to think about too, though. If you’ve never considered turning your spare bedrooms into a guest house, have a think about these questions first: Is…
22nd Oct 2020
Running your own business can be all of the following: exciting, draining, liberating, stressful and rewarding. Still, it doesn’t matter whether you’re aiming to start up a shop or become the next Richard Branson – if you follow the 20 tips below, you’ll find your life – and business – will be made much easier!…
