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…
21st Aug 2018
Appearing on BBC Two’s hit show, Dragons’ Den, two best friends from university pitched their idea for a service that automatically switches your energy deal to ensure you’re always on the best deal. All five Dragons made an offer to invest in their company with Peter Jones stating “I think you’ve got a real chance…
15th Aug 2017
When it comes to beauty products, are you a Boots card collector or a Superdrug stasher? Many of us are, but research shows you should be neither as the best way to get a bang for your buck is to shop around and mix and match prices. Voucherbox.co.uk have identified 65% of women as being at risk…
13th Jun 2017
If the sun is shining start thinking of boilers because you can save money by doing winter things in the summer. Yes, weirdly enough, the height of summer is the time to get home improvements done for the winter. As well as being a fantastic opportunity to clear out and cash in on unwanted items, you…
7th May 2017
Whether you’re planning a cheap getaway this summer or simply want to spruce up the garden we are showing you 25 wonderful ways to make money and save money along the way. Summer is here and the sun’s out… so lets get going! June – Be happy and make money 1. Be happy this month….
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…
15th Sep 2014
When you’re struggling to pay interest on credit cards, loans or an overdraft – let alone paying off what you owe – it can seem like you’ll never get out of debt. Fortunately, there is a way out. If you follow these four easy steps, you can ditch the debt, and start living again. Step…
6th Jan 2014
Make money and save money every month this year. Look through these tips and you can make some notes in your diary to help you get ahead of the game and rake in the cash each month this year! January February March April May June July August September October November December
1st Jul 2011
It’s a tough time for everyone at the moment. Even the most frugal among us are still feeling the pinch. But in the same way you might be planning to detox and shape up for summer, it’s time to take a fresh look at shaping up your finances too. Even if you have blown your…