18th Nov 2022
When you buy or sell shares through a broker you’ll often have to pay a share dealing fee. This will be charged on top of any annual platform fees, though it varies by provider. So, what’s the difference between these fees? And how can you limit the cost when buying and selling shares? Keep on…
17th Nov 2022
Welcome to Ask Jasmine, the column where I round up some of the questions I have received from readers. In this edition, I answer many questions about cleaning, complaining, selling Star Wars figurines and how to contact Amazon when locked out of you account. I hope these answers can help you with any questions…
15th Nov 2022
Make Money In Retirement. Whatever stage of life you’re at, study after study shows that if you want to live longer, be healthier and have more of a life, working after retirement is one of the best things you can do. As well as helping you stay happy and healthy, a recent French study has suggested…
20th Oct 2022
What are zombie banks? Let’s face it – there is a lot of economic turmoil happening at the moment. Both in the United Kingdom alone and across the globe, there is almost never-ending news of the economy, talks of finances, currencies, and the cost of living. We understand that it can sometimes be easier to…
19th Oct 2022
Save money shopping. With the arrival of autumn, and news about the state of the British economy seemingly endlessly depressing, people are naturally starting to worry how this will affect them in the colder months. Reportedly, people are delaying turning their heating on to save money. This in itself can cause problems, as you need…
12th Oct 2022
Are you worried about your mortgage repayments? Are you finding that after everything else you have to pay for, there’s barely enough left to pay for your home? Is the word ‘repossession’ at the back of your mind? If so, you are not alone. The cost of living crisis, the war in Ukraine, Brexit, our…
11th Oct 2022
Have you come across the cash ‘n’ carry or bulk buying aisle in your local supermarket yet? I remember the first time I stumbled across one. I stood there starring at a 10kg bag of rice and thought who on earth needs one of those? Turns out, I do. Not need exactly, but would use…
5th Oct 2022
Nope, we’re not even joking about this! In fact, there are truly loads of people out there just dying to get their hands on your old toilet rolls. We did a little investigation into this rising money-making trend and gathered some important information to help you make an extra buck or two. Why old toilet…
27th Sep 2022
The Great British Bake Off is back on our screens, meaning Autumn is finally upon us. We recently held a competition in which you could win £100 for watching the nation’s favourite baking show. We received so many entries from Bake Off fans, and we thank you all for taking part. We’re so happy our…
22nd Sep 2022
We recently hosted an Instagram Live, where Magpie Izzy sat down with Sarah Morison from food waste charity UK Harvest. They discussed the work UK Harvest do, how they help feed people across the UK and more! If you missed the live, don’t fear! You can watch it below. You can also read the transcript…
15th Sep 2022
This is a paid article for Webuybooks.co.uk. Selling books. Book buying business WeBuyBooks released figures this week to show that more cash strapped Brits than ever are turning to them for some extra money. With news last month that a second-hand Harry Potter book sold for £478 on eBay – after sparking a 45-way bidding war,…
14th Sep 2022
Can solar panels save you money? It is no secret that this winter will be a tough one. Even with the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, announcing a government-imposed energy price cap of £2,500 annually from October 1st, millions of people will still struggle to pay their bills. This got us thinking about alternative energy…
