8th Aug 2023
We’ve advertised many dream jobs on here, but this is one we know millions will scramble for as a side hustle: cat-sitting! We actually know quite a few people who do this, and it fits in around their jobs. What’s more, to mark International Cat Day, we’ve rounded-up the best ways to make money from…
6th Aug 2023
YoungPlanet has an app to help parents access free stuff – and the timing couldn’t be better for people to really learn about it. Child Poverty Action Group recently reported that the average cost of raising a child was: £152,747 for a family with two parents or guardians £185,413 for a single-parent family Now, while…
3rd Aug 2023
When you invest, there’s a chance the value of your portfolio will fall. Because the stock market rises and falls, this ‘risk’ is simply part and parcel of investing… But what happens if your investment provider goes bust? Do you lose everything? Or are you entitled to your money back? In this article we’re going…
2nd Aug 2023
Clever food swaps that will save you money We have all done some form of baking in our lives. Whether it’s fairy buns for school bake sales when we were kids, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate chip cookies (because really, you can’t beat them), or lovingly baking a loaf of bread, we’ve all done it (and most likely,…
2nd Aug 2023
Recently, we realised there is still a way to go to reach gender equality in certain aspects of life. Namely, the ‘pink tax’ – which still exists, and results in women paying more for both everyday items and larger purchases. What exactly is the pink tax? The pink tax is the extra cost placed on…
31st Jul 2023
Having a child costs £96,000 – here are 7 tips for new parents It has been revealed that couples with children spend an average of £5,356 more a year than couples without kids. Over the course of 18 years, this comes to an eye-watering £96,416, with parents less likely to have spare cash leftover at…
26th Jul 2023
Have you ever held on to a poorly performing stock because you perish the thought of selling at a loss? If so, it’s likely you’ve succumb to a form of ’emotional bias’. In this article we’re going to touch on common emotional biases that many investors suffer from, and explain why it’s important to prevent…
21st Jul 2023
With Artificial intelligence (AI) evolving at an unprecedented pace, it’s now possible to use an online chatbot to help you make investment decisions. But given the serious drawbacks of AI language models, is trusting a robot with your portfolio really a good idea? In this article we’re going to explore the answer to this question,…
19th Jul 2023
The Gen-Z Journal: FOMO, Friendships and Finances Hey, I’m Izzy, MoneyMagpie’s inhouse Gen-Z-er. Welcome to the latest installment of my column, ‘The Gen-Z Journal’, where I chat about life as a Gen-Z gal, navigating her way through financial independence in a cost-of-living crisis. Today, let’s chat about earning less – or more – than your…
11th Jul 2023
Make your kitchen energy crisis proof. All we read and hear about in the news at the moment is how to spend less money, how to deal with rising bills, and how to try to cut those bills. It can be very depressing and daunting but this guide will help you to save money on…
5th Jul 2023
This post is sponsored by Sofia Gray In today’s digital world, it’s never been easier to make money from home. With new online opportunities emerging at every turn, it’s about finding your niche and capitalising on your unique skills and abilities. But, what if that skill involved selling used panties online? That’s right. Plenty of…
4th Jul 2023
Funeral plans that won’t break the bank The birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and there’s a buzz in the air. It’s summertime once again. Despite it being warm and glorious, that hasn’t stopped us thinking about funerals. We don’t want to be all doom and gloom, but unfortunately, the hard times in life don’t…
