6th Nov 2019
The Personal Savings Allowance meant changes in interest taxation rules. But what did the changes mean, and how do they affect your savings? You don’t have to pay any tax on the first £1000 earned in interest. What that really means is, with today’s low interest savings accounts where a ‘good’ rate is still only…
25th Oct 2019
If you’re a first-time property buyer saving up for a deposit to buy a house, you then should open a Help to Buy ISA pronto. This is because this Government initiative is set to end on 30 November 2019, which leaves less than two months to open one. Take a look at our guide to…
6th Jan 2014
Make money and save money every month this year. Look through these tips and you can make some notes in your diary to help you get ahead of the game and rake in the cash each month this year! January February March April May June July August September October November December
29th Jan 2025
Updated 25th January 2025 Turning 60 needn’t be a milestone to dread: there are plenty of things to look forward to, including a host of exciting perks and freebies, and a number of incredibly valuable benefits for over 60s. This article came about when we were asked a question: With this in mind, we have…
17th Jun 2024
As we come up to the General Election, we want to make sure our Magpies are fully informed on the financial manifestos of the major parties. As part of that, it’s important to also know the successes (and failures) of the current Conservative Government when it comes to what they promised at the last election,…
10th Jun 2024
Updated 10th June 2024 Saving when you’re broke and over 50 may seem impossible. You’re either still in work and trying to put whatever you can into your pension pot, or already drawing down from your pension for an income much lower than you’re used to. Having no savings and a small income, and knowing…
26th Mar 2024
April is the start of the new tax year and that means a bunch of financial changes ahead. As we roll into the 2024/2025 tax year, we’re going to take a look at every financial change that kicks in this month so you can make sure you’re taking care of your money as efficiently as…
29th Dec 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 questions about pensions, dealing with letting agencies, and Lifetime ISAs. I hope these answers can help you with any questions you may have. Don’t forget to leave any questions you have…
13th Aug 2022
Welcome to Ask Jasmine, the column where I round up some of the questions I have received from readers each week. This week, I answer questions about passive income, breaches in a contract and credit allowance. I hope these answers can help you with any questions you may have. Don’t forget to leave any…
28th Mar 2022
With the end of the tax year looming, we take a look at all of the financial changes happening in April 2022. Although we have previously touched upon these here. We are rounding up everything you need to know to move forward. As we have reported over the last year, from this April (2022), consumers…
17th Mar 2022
It is the start of our Spotlight on Investing month here at MoneyMagpie, so we’ve compiled an Investment Articles Round-Up to get you started. From the basics to different types of investing, this is a great place to start. So keep reading, we hope you enjoy our Investment Articles Round-Up. The Basics Cryptocurrency Commodities Gold…
11th Mar 2022
We all aim to get better at saving. Fact. In truth though, it can alienate many people, and knowing who to bank with, how to pay in, what to pay in, it all becomes a little bit confusing. At MoneyMagpie we try to keep our readers up to date with all the best new ways…