10th Jan 2025
It may not be the first thought that comes to mind, but you can make money by renting your home as a film set. Location scouts are looking for all kinds of properties and could pay you up to £2,500 a day to use your home. As part of our spotlight on making money from your…
1st Mar 2023
There are so many ways to make money from your house, either to help with running costs, energy bills or even to make a profit. You might be prepared to use your whole house to make some extra money by renting it out as a location for tv or film. Or you might prefer to…
16th Jan 2023
If you’re a whizz in the kitchen and love entertaining, you could be the perfect candidate to make some extra money by running a pop-up restaurant in your home. Ever thought about it? If not, here’s a basic guide to get you started: What is a pop-up restaurant? Why set one up? How to set…
11th Jan 2023
Inherited a property you don’t know what to do with? Second home that sits gathering dust? Time to make money by renting out your holiday home! If you are lucky enough to own a holiday home, it could become more of a financial burden than a luxury. If this is the case, check out our…
11th Mar 2026
Sponsored by Bullion Club Physical gold has long been seen as the ultimate store of value — something that can outlast markets, currencies and even generations. But when it comes to estate planning, what actually happens to gold bullion after its owner dies? Gold has a curious quality. Unlike most modern investments, it is tangible….
4th Mar 2026
Experts Tell Us Your Old Spice Girls Merch Could Be Worth a Fortune Today – Here’s What to Look For If you grew up in the 1990s, there’s a good chance your childhood bedroom once looked like a shrine to the Spice Girls. Posters on the wall, dolls on the shelf, maybe even a pencil…
4th Mar 2026
Property might not be the flashy investment it once was, but in 2026 it’s still one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth, especially if you want a mix of capital growth and rental income. Yes, interest rates, regulation and taxes have made things trickier. But smart investors aren’t quitting property, they’re just getting…
4th Mar 2026
If you love a clever money-saving upgrade as much as we do, the Epson EF-72 projector might just be one of those rare gadgets that feels like both a treat and a savvy investment. Very on-brand for the team at MoneyMagpie, right? Especially since we’re a bunch of confirmed cinephiles. And though we will always…
25th Feb 2026
Energy bills are finally heading down. The new energy price cap has been confirmed today, bringing average household costs down by £117 a year from April. But how much will you actually save — and should you fix now? The UK’s energy regulator, Ofgem, has confirmed that the energy price cap will fall by 7%…
9th Feb 2026
Sponsored post If you’re heading abroad this year, there’s one travel mistake that can seriously dent your budget: using your UK data as normal and getting stung by roaming fees. The good news? There’s a simple fix. A prepaid travel eSIM from BambooSIM lets you get online abroad without nasty bill surprises, confusing roaming zones,…
2nd Feb 2026
If you’re a grandparent (or a very forward-thinking parent), you might be wondering: What’s the best way to invest for my grandchildren’s future? Whether it’s for university, a first home, or simply giving them a financial head start, investing early can make a huge difference thanks to the magic of compound interest. The key is…
6th Jan 2026
Listen to the latest MoneyMagpie Invest podcasts. Find us on YouTube and Spotify. Episode 59: Why Gold Hasn’t Surged During the Iran Conflict Gold is usually the asset investors run to when the world gets more dangerous. So why hasn’t it surged harder during the Iran conflict? In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew…
