9th Jul 2019
News of a recession, redundancies, mass bankruptcies and so on can spread fear and despair around the country. Quite often people feel so depressed by this news that they don’t even bother to try to make money. However, for those who refuse to be hypnotised by media gloom there are always ways of coping and…
6th Apr 2019
If you think pigeon racing is just a quaint pastime for those who have nothing better to do with their weekends, think again! With substantial amounts up for grabs as prize money for competition winners, it certainly could end up being a rather lucrative hobby. Let’s take a little peek into the wonderful world of…
8th Mar 2019
Listen up maggots, I’m the Drill Sergeant Magpie and I’m not like the other Money Magpies. I’m not gonna mollycoddle you, I’m not gonna tell you ‘everything is okay’, I’m gonna tell you how it is – you deserve to be poor! Now you’re probably thinking ‘but I don’t get paid enough’, or ‘my bills…
9th Nov 2018
With the dreary weather and freezing temperatures, it’s hardly surprising that most people see winter as a time to take official leave from the garden. Once the first signs of Spring start arriving, they wake from their hibernation and enter a mad rush to get their garden flower-ready. If this sounds suspiciously much like you,…
7th Nov 2018
Now that the clocks have gone back and it’s pitch black by 17:30, it’s safe to say that winter has arrived. The colder conditions are difficult to deal with for a number of reasons and it can be one of the hardest times of the year for people. However, there are things that you can…
23rd Oct 2018
When it comes to films about making money, it usually ends up going horribly, horribly wrong for the main characters, who lose sight of what is important and are corrupted by the lucrative money-making exercises they’ve been involved in. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t fun to watch them make their millions along the way…….
21st Sep 2018
Brexit is supposed to happen on March 29th 2019 but so far we have no deal with the EU about how we are going to leave. If a deal is struck (and that’s not definite by any means at this stage) then both sides have agreed on a 21-month “transition” period that will start after the…
24th Jul 2018
We’ve been hit with a scorcher this summer, and the hot weather won’t be doing a David Copperfield act anytime soon. Whether you’re enjoying the heatwave, or it’s a bit too muggy for your liking, you could always be opportunistic and make some money from the torrid temperatures. From selling fans to fruit picking, there’s…
18th Jun 2018
For many of us, working from home is the dream. However, sometimes you get forced into making money while housebound unexpectedly. Often this may be due to an extended recovery period post-injury, illness or operation. Or perhaps, you find yourself housebound by association, taking care of a family member or friend. While rest is of…
21st Mar 2018
Apart from the promise of warmer weather and longer days, the change of season brings another great delight: sales shopping! Unfortunately, bargain-hunting Brits could be left out of pocket in the seasonal sales due to common consumer rights myths. Need an example? The mistaken belief that shops have to sell goods at the displayed price…
29th Jan 2018
An exciting freebie for kids! Lee Valley are giving away FREE Activity Packs, including a free Sticker Book, Pens and so much more. Enter your details on the form linked and get exploring today. Your colouring book will lead to lots of fun and exciting adventures when you visit Lee Valley. There is lots to see…
16th Nov 2017
Although it may seem almost unthinkable to lose track of your cash, it’s a surprisingly common occurrence. Since everyone can do with discovering their own little ‘pot of gold’, we did some research to discover ways of claiming your forgotten funds. The good news is: finding assets is easier than you might think! Let’s take…
