1st Jul 2025
Making money house sitting is an increasingly popular way for people who spend long periods of time away to manage their households. If you’re lucky enough to secure a long-term house-sitting contract, you could use that money to pay your rent and bills, and if you work from home then this provides a particularly lucrative…
30th Jun 2025
Wimbledon is back for 2025, promising a classic fortnight of strawberries, top-class tennis, and British summer buzz. But whether you’re heading to SW19 in person or soaking up the atmosphere from your sofa, costs can add up fast. From ticket prices to strawberries, drinks, and merchandise, here’s MoneyMagpie’s ultimate guide to enjoying Wimbledon on any…
28th Jun 2025
Yes really – you can potentially sell your knickers…used…to people (well men) who are willing to pay actual hard cash for used underwear. A recent article in the Sun revealed an easy £300 profit per month for a woman leaning into this easy side hustle. Weird? Yes. Lucrative? Potentially. Sites like Sofia Gray make it…
22nd Jun 2025
If you have loads of clutter that you’re dying to get rid of, then consider selling it on eBay. eBay makes it easy to get rid of unwanted items. But while it’s a great platform to make extra cash, it can be intimidating for first-time users. Here are 20 essential tips that you’ll need to…
20th Jun 2025
Congratulations to everyone completing their A-Levels and getting ready for university after the summer! As a student, you tend to have quite a bit of spare time. However, it can be pretty sporadic – you never know which days you’ll have off! Regular paid work can be tricky to maintain alongside studies. But, if you…
19th Jun 2025
Gen Alpha—children born from 2010 onwards—are on track to become the most financially savvy and digitally fluent generation yet. Even before their teenage years, they’re navigating in-game currencies, budgeting apps, YouTube influencers, and conversations around sustainability and side hustles. With analysts predicting that Gen Alpha will be wealthier, more entrepreneurial, and more socially conscious than…
8th Jun 2025
Libraries are amazing places. You can borrow any book for free – and if they don’t have it, they’ll usually order it for you. Many libraries now have the Libby app, or an equivalent, so that you can borrow eBooks for your Kindle or eReader, too. But did you know there are more ways that…
31st May 2025
Getting a divorce is a stressful process. There’s a lot of emotions involved and many things to sort out. A divorce checklist helps you make sense of everything – and make sure you don’t miss out on money you’re entitled to when you separate. Should You Have a DIY Divorce? Avoid Arguing Where Possible What…
22nd May 2025
Working from home makes it easy to have a whole day go by with barely any movement. Here are some tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while you’re working from home. Exercise While Working From Home Eat Healthily When Working From Home Money and Health Tips Stay Mentally Healthy While Working From Home Working From…
22nd May 2025
Unless you join the Navy or work for an airline, you will probably struggle to earn money while travelling. Scrounging free flights and hotel stays is getting increasingly difficult in the post-lockdown, post-‘influencer’ world, and even professional travel writers now struggle to travel the world for free like they used to. But there are still…
12th May 2025
Love them or loathe them, there’s a good chance you may be heading off to a wedding at some point in the next month or so. And, as you probably know from experience, each invite can really put a dent in your finances. It costs each wedding guest around £451 according to Experian. That’s a…
11th May 2025
A recent article on the BBC website revealed that Samii Wood is a professional cuddler – and a deeper dive into that world reveals this is a real job that could net you over £100 an hour! Enjoy showing your affection by smothering friends and family in hugs? Ever thought of converting your tactile generosity…
