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…
9th Dec 2021
Like many people today, we’re huge fans of charity shopping. It’s a terrific way to browse a staggeringly varied and unusual range of clothing and goods super cheap while knowing you’re helping those in need. And with an estimated 4m children in the UK growing up in poverty, winter is set to be very difficult for many families. Worse than ever this year, rising rent, food and energy prices will be felt most in poorer households.
1st Dec 2021
Welcome to our brand-new monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I am Emmy and I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, Bablands.com, for the last five years. In that time, I’ve…
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…
29th Nov 2021
A recent survey of 2,000 people carried out for charity, The Big Give, has revealed that 16% of people in the UK, almost 1 in 6, say they are considering using a food bank this Christmas. This number rises to 37% in London. Food is however only one way people get into debt at Christmas.37%…
29th Nov 2021
We recently hosted a webinar in partnership with The Royal Mint, in which we discussed why you should invest in gold and other money metals, and how to do so. Our founder Jasmine Birtles hosted this webinar, alongside expert guests. She was joined by Andy Dickey, Divisional Director of Precious Metals at The Royal Mint,…
29th Nov 2021
Over recent years we have seen a surge of people in the UK crowdfunding their health-care for many reasons. Here at MoneyMagpie, we are going to take a look at how to run a medical crowdfunding campaign and all that it entails. Not having access to certain treatments and not being able to access them…
23rd Nov 2021
Whether you’re into Marvel, Disney, Star Wars or Harry Potter, there is a Funko out there for you. These big-headed characters live on shelves across the country but could yours be worth more than you realise? Like limited edition barbies and Lego sets, some Funkos have appreciated in value since they went on sale, and as most start at relatively…
16th Nov 2021
If you’re reading this, chances are you have an interest in composing and want your music to be heard – sharing it online could be the first step to making your dreams become a reality. And not only could you have your music heard – you might be able to make money from it as…
8th Nov 2021
By now we’ve probably all done an online personality test to find out whether we’re outgoing, shy, creative or something else. But what if we applied these personality types to our money habits? Well, that’s exactly what Clare Framrose, Head of Savings at Atom Bank has done. From the worrier to the risk taker, you’re sure to find a saving style that suits you. The Worrier The Avoider The…
5th Nov 2021
Have you heard of factor investing, or systematic investing, where you use a predefined rule which works out the best products for you to invest in? It’s becoming more popular as a method of picking ‘winners’ on the stock market as you just ‘follow the science’ – or at least the numbers. Using factors to…
2nd Nov 2021
We recently hosted a free webinar with Money Magpie founder and CEO Jasmine Birtles to discuss ways to save money on your heating bills and around the home. We have all faced, and are likely to continue to face, greater financial pressures this winter, particularly after the rise of the energy price cap in October….
