18th Sep 2019
Childcare is a huge financial burden for most families, even more so in the long summer holidays. There are, however, options available that don’t have to cost the Earth. We have compiled a comprehensive guide for working parents, including a run-down of all the options that are open to you. We’ve also included some top…
13th Sep 2019
Did you know that if you were to stop drinking alcohol you could save £1,000s a year? Even ordinary levels of alcohol consumption can cost the average person huge amounts of money. Really? Just a few drinks a week? Yes, alcohol costs us a lot more than the price of a pint or two. Read…
16th Aug 2019
Many parents, feeling as if they have handed over a fortune to their teenager’s driving instructor, wish they could turn the tables to be the ones pocketing the cash. Not only does it offers flexible working hours, many are tempted by the chance to be your own boss and potential earnings of up to £30,000…
25th Apr 2019
If you thought that clunky old caravan inherited from your eccentric, childless uncle was just a burdensome old white elephant, think again! With the Van Life movement in full swing and a robust sharing economy to leverage, there has never been a better time to own a motorhome. A new generation of nomads is revitalising…
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…
3rd Apr 2018
Have you been meaning to save money since receiving your first paycheck, but never seem to manage? You’re certainly not alone! Fortunately, there are a number of ways to make it easier for yourself. One of these is a little Facebook Messenger-based bot, called Plum. Intrigued? We were too! Here’s everything you need to know!…
10th Jan 2018
While the term ‘pole dancing’ may conjure up images of seedy night clubs and all sorts of unsavoury behaviour, there’s really a lot more to it. Relying heavily on core engagement, arm strength and controlled movement, this art form has evolved into a hugely popular form of exercise for women (and even men) everywhere. Here…
16th Nov 2017
Although it may seem almost unthinkable to lose track of your cash, it’s a surprisingly common occurrence. Since everyone can do with discovering their own little ‘pot of gold’, we did some research to discover ways of claiming your forgotten funds. The good news is: finding assets is easier than you might think! Let’s take…
12th Oct 2017
You know the easy way to save on day-to-day household expenses? It’s to develop a few, simple, money-saving habits and just keep them going each week, month and year. It’s just like eating healthily: you learn a few rules (like not eating too many cakes and sweets and making sure you have fruit and veg…
27th Sep 2017
You can make up to £7,500 a year in tax free cash if you rent out a spare room. But apart from the tax-free cash incentive, how else could it benefit you? Let’s examine it in depth: Want to rent a room for tax-free cash? Who would be interested? Furnishing a room to rent Contents…
14th Sep 2017
Let’s just face it: we live in a world where spending hours at the beauty parlour is no longer an option. With jobs, kids, pets and social activities to attend to, we simply don’t have time. Enter woman’s new best friend: beauty treatments on the go! With an exciting range of nail treatments to choose…
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…