12th Jun 2024
The world is an expensive place during the summer. Days out can add up to hundreds of pounds and even the most well-intentioned money-saving days out can end up spending more than we anticipated. But what about the good old-fashioned picnic? After a few basic expenses to make your picnic the most bougie affair, the…
12th Jun 2024
More than 3 in five people in the UK have no investments! This means that there are millions of UK adults who are yet to brave the market. One of the biggest barriers to investing (for many people) is the common misconceptions that people have about risks and eligibility. Investing myths are everywhere! And, they…
9th Jun 2024
Updated 9th June 2024 How to have a cheap holiday in the UK this summer. Although in Britain we may not have guaranteed sunshine throughout the summer months like most of our European counterparts, we do have an abundance of historic cities and beautiful landscapes. From weekend breaks staying in cityside B&Bs, to getting away…
5th Jun 2024
With the world tightening its spending belt and many of us trying to be more environmentally aware, food waste really is intolerable. It is a great time to see which supermarkets rise to the challenge. Budget supermarket Lidl are offering Too Good To Waste boxes for only £1.50. I got my first box this week…
28th May 2024
On the 23rd of May, an Ethereum ETF received approval from the SEC. This was a pretty big deal in the crypto space and lead many investors to wonder whether now is a good time to invest in Ethereum. The Ethereum ETF means that Ethereum assets can now be traded on stock exchanges. This makes…
23rd May 2024
Fathers and father figures: some of us have them, some of us love them (see: Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker, of which more later). One thing though: all of us struggle with what the hell to get them come Father’s Day. So we’ve rounded up a smorgasbord of Father’s Day treats from some brilliant brands…
23rd May 2024
Rishi Sunak has called a quick election for July 4th because he sees a ’sweet spot’ for the Conservatives, which will not last long, says financial expert, and founder of MoneyMagpie.com, Jasmine Birtles. “We have just been told that inflation is down to 2.3%, current economic growth is not as poor as expected, and the…
23rd May 2024
Buy to Let used to be a lucrative way to make passive income as a landlord in the UK. When mortgage rates were low, property owners could rent out their homes for a higher rate than their monthly mortgage payments and take the difference as additional income. However, the buy to let market looks very…
16th Apr 2024
Over the last 6 months, Bitcoin has risen by over 135% and has recently seen a new all-time high of $73,805. The bullish price movement is largely due to the upcoming halving event, which will mean there are half as many Bitcoin in circulation. Many experts have predicted that the bull run will continue through…
19th Mar 2024
If you’ve overpaid tax in the past, HMRC won’t tell you. It’s up to you to find out if you’re due a tax refund! Tax refunds are more common than you think, but not everyone claims what they’re owed. Read on to make sure you don’t miss out. Why tax rebates happen How to get…
13th Mar 2024
One in ten people in the UK is a carer (that’s around 7 million people). Yet, many don’t know that there’s financial and emotional support available for them – not just the people they look after. Carers may look after people with disabilities, older people, or those with mental difficulties. They range in age from…
12th Mar 2024
OVER 20,000 FREE HOT CROSS BUNS UP FOR GRABS AS ALDI CELEBRATES ‘UK’S BEST’ AWARD WINS Aldi is offering 1,000 fans a voucher to purchase hot cross buns in store simply by emailing [email protected] Roll up, roll up, Aldi is giving shoppers the bun-lievable opportunity to win FREE hot cross buns as the supermarket celebrates…