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…
16th Sep 2019
There’s no reason you can’t be a pro at comping. Comping, the art of taking part in competitions – either online or offline – is a fantastic way to bag yourself some awesome stuff worth hundreds of pounds for free. Not only that but it can be done from the comfort of your own home….
15th Sep 2019
I am indebted to IFA Philip Dodd for tweeting me a link to this wonderful letter written, with dry humour, by someone in the tax office who really should get into script-writing or something. Wonderful stuff but, then, he did have good material to work with. The link he sent me was from Financialfootinmouth which…
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…
30th Aug 2019
It’s the nightmare scenario no-one wants to experience: being paid a visit by the bailiff. To escape the negativity associated with their original title, bailiffs now call themselves ‘enforcement agents’. But, whether they call themselves a bailiff or enforcement agent, the one thing that has remained unchanged is, if you find one on your doorstep,…
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…
15th Aug 2019
Getting car insurance after a driving ban can be tricky but there are insurance companies that will consider you and brokers to help.
13th Aug 2019
Usually, personal loans help in making our lives simpler by supporting us out at the time of cash crunches. However, you should keep in mind that repayment of personal loan in UAE is a liability. Failing to make the same can land you in the hot water at any time. The whole concept of opting…
8th Aug 2019
Become a club promoter and get paid to party. Club promotion is big business, with nightclubs up and down the country crying out for more punters. So if you’re a night owl who loves clubbing, are oozing with confidence and happy to put the effort in, you may have just found your calling. Here’s how…
6th Aug 2019
Okay, so this is a bit of an odd job… but it pays well, and it’s pretty… exciting? Think you can spot a gold digger from a mile? Maybe you’ve been one yourself? This is your time to put your expertise to the test! Warning: you need to be… good looking… The Job A self-made…
6th Aug 2019
Do you have to wear a uniform for work? Do you have to clean it yourself? If so, you could be due some nice cash in a tax rebate – also known as the ‘laundry allowance’. It doesn’t apply to everyone but thousands could be missing out right now. Here’s how to get money back if you…
2nd Aug 2019
Here at MoneyMagpie, we like to keep in contact with our readers. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is from people wondering: “Do I need a DBS check?” It’s a good question as it’s not always clear who needs one and who doesn’t, particularly when it comes to volunteering, so we’ve put…