25th Feb 2022
Ahead of our Instagram live, we asked SORTEDfood to share their smart tips for saving money in the kitchen. To view the live tune into @jasminebirtles on Instagram on Friday 25th February at 12:30 pm. Don’t worry if you can’t make it as it’ll be added to our YouTube channel after the broadcast. SORTEDfood is…
16th Feb 2022
Should I set up a Junior ISA (JISA) for my child? The answer is probably yes. These long-term savings accounts mean you can put together some tax-free cash for your child. Whether it be for university fees, travelling or a down payment on a house – you’ll be setting them up well. They are also…
1st Feb 2022
The Junior ISA is a great way to make your child rich. Find out the rules here and how you can use them to build up a great pot of cash for your little one.
1st Feb 2022
Innovative Finance ISAs (IFISA) quietly hit the market a few years ago – but what are they, and could they beat the returns you get in your cash ISA? From the basic concept to the potential returns, here’s everything you need to know about investing in an IFISA. What is an IFISA? Is your money…
21st Jan 2022
People are constantly looking for side hustles that can give them another income stream and making money from pallet flipping is a good place to start. Pallet Flipping is a side hustle that you can do with relatively low monetary and time investment. You can start with lower cost smaller pallets and move to larger…
19th Jan 2022
Environmental tax, often referred to as Green tax, is a hot topic within the UK currently. With energy prices already increasing and the strain on the general public’s purse strings ever growing, money is tighter than ever. In fact, it is estimated a whopping 18 million brits worry about money at least once a day….
10th Jan 2022
Eating more sustainable food is often chosen as a new year’s resolution by many people. In the age of climate change, the flexitarian diet and knowledge on the impact of farming, it’s clear to see why. That’s why we’ve put together some information on sustainable food and shared our top tips on how to eat…
24th Dec 2021
Ever considered investing in gold or the money metals? In this episode of the How To Be A Money Magpie podcast, founder Jasmine Birtles is joined by Karina Hicks from The Royal Mint to look at easy and safe ways to invest in gold and the other money metals. Listen to the podcast below, or…
22nd Dec 2021
Have you ever considered how green your money is? Have you investigated your pension investments or bank account to see how environmentally friendly they are? You may not have even considered it before now. The way we spend and invest our money can have environmental impacts. We all try to do our bit for the…
18th Dec 2021
Today is National Twin day, in which we celebrate all things ‘twin’. National Twin Day celebrates all the siblings who enjoy a unique connection. Not only do they share a birthday, but they share everything, right from the very beginning. Whether identical or fraternal, twins often have different personalities and unique traits. According to the…
13th Dec 2021
The last few years have seen an explosion in the number of accessible trading platforms catering to a surge of interest in DIY Investing. As a result, it’s never been easier to get involved and build an investment portfolio yourself. Even so, it’s worth bearing in mind that the accessibility itself brings with it challenges…
30th Nov 2021
Do you ever think about investing, but you aren’t quite sure where to start? You definitely aren’t alone. Investing can seem daunting, and it can be difficult to know how to go about it. Enter Wombat, the app that allows you to invest easily and efficiently. With a lot of people admitting their reluctance to…
