26th Oct 2020
Are you worried about your energy bill arrears? Not sure how you’re going to keep up with your increased energy costs, especially if you’re likely to be working from home over winter? You’re not the only one facing this issue. With the furlough scheme ending and redundancies imminent as we head towards the end of…
21st Oct 2020
What are gilts, who should invest in them, and how on earth do you get them? Ponder no more: here’s your no-fuss step-by-step guide to gilt investments. What are gilts? How they work How to buy gilts What are gilts? Gilts are government bonds: investors (that could be you!) essentially loan money to the…
19th Oct 2020
Now is a great time to invest in fashion. Up-and-coming and established fashion designers make beautiful things – that could yield you a small fortune as ‘vintage’ items in ten or more years. You’ll need to have your wits about you, though. Here are a few things you need to know about investing in fashion,…
12th Oct 2020
Car insurance is one of our biggest financial gripes. It’s one that often creeps up on us, and it needs renewing again before we know it… it’s not surprising, then, that lots of people are asking how they can save money on this pesky, and often hidden, expense. So, how can you keep the costs…
6th Oct 2020
If you’re self-employed, you might need to think about self-employed insurance. You may even be required by law to have certain kinds of insurance. Moneymagpie investigates…
30th Sep 2020
In the past decade the gaming industry has seen a massive surge in popularity. It’s gone from a hobby and way to unwind to a full-blown sports league. If you love playing video games, have the exception skills needed, and are willing to put the hours of practice in, then you may be able to…
28th Sep 2020
Freelancing is a popular option for people with disabilities who have found that the 9-5 doesn’t cater to their needs. We caught up with Paralympian gold medallist Liz Johnson, who turned from athletics to disability inclusion in the workplace with The Ability People – and learned more about Podium, their new platform. What is The…
23rd Sep 2020
You might think switching careers is a young person’s game. After all, those in their 20s or 30s might be less likely to have families, mortgages or other responsibilities that could make it harder to switch careers to something completely new. In reality though, there are a lot of ways you could switch careers later…
23rd Sep 2020
Got a taste of the work from home life and want to start working for yourself? Looking for new freelance work this autumn? Part-time freelance work has become increasingly popular, especially amongst young people, over the past few years. You’re definitely not alone in wanting a slice of the freelance pie for yourself! The flexibility…
21st Sep 2020
As a freelancer, one of the biggest challenges you face is maintaining boundaries between your work and personal life. Keeping them separate and finding time for yourself can be hard work but is vitally important to avoiding burnout, staying healthy, and maximising your productivity. More and more people are turning to portfolio careers and freelancing…
16th Sep 2020
Could your child (or even, if you’re a young adult, you yourself) be sitting on a trust fund that you or your parents had completely forgotten about? If you were born or had children between 2002 and 2011, this might very well be the case. Read on to find out all about the Government’s Child…
14th Sep 2020
When you’re younger, retirement can seem a long way off. Especially when you’re on a lower salary, there’s always more pressing costs to spend your money on and your pension tends to take a back seat. If you’re in your twenties now you may not want to be locking your hard-earned cash away for the…
