14th Apr 2025
The world of global trade and financial markets can seem complex, especially with recent discussions around tariffs. MoneyMagpie is here to break it down for you. Let’s tackle some key questions about tariffs and their impact on the markets. What Exactly Are These Tariffs We Keep Hearing About? Tariffs are essentially taxes imposed on goods…
8th Apr 2025
So, you’ve got £50,000 sitting in your account and you want to do something smart with it. Not just stick it in a savings account earning a couple of quid a year. No- you want to invest it, and better yet, you want it to pay you every month. Sound good? Thought so. Let’s talk…
25th Mar 2025
Fractional shares are revolutionising the way we invest, offering an opportunity for people to buy portions of shares rather than whole ones. This is great news for those with a limited budget but still want to invest in some of the world’s most successful companies. But how exactly do fractional shares work? Are they easy…
21st Mar 2025
Penny stocks are ‘cheap’ stocks that provide investors with an opportunity to buy lots of stocks without needing to invest huge amounts of money. These stocks often come with a lot of room for growth, which makes them a pretty exciting investment! In the past, penny stocks have provided lucky investors with lucrative returns –…
19th Mar 2025
Oil stocks have long been a go-to for investors looking to profit from the energy sector. Investing in oil allows you to gain exposure to an industry that literally keeps the world running! Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking to expand your portfolio, knowing where to buy oil stocks and how to invest in…
19th Mar 2025
If you’re looking for a way to generate passive income every month, an Innovative Finance ISA might just be the secret weapon you need. With interest rates as high as 18%, this type of ISA could help you target a handy £500 per month in passive income—without eating into your capital. In this guide, we…
19th Mar 2025
Penny stocks are low-cost stocks that allow investors to get involved with small companies without needing a large amount of initial capital. Some investors see them as an exciting way to make big profits quickly, while others warn of their high risks. But if you’re keen to explore this corner of the stock market, you’re…
18th Mar 2025
Exchange-traded funds (or, ETFs) have risen in popularity over the last few years, offering a simple way to gain exposure to different markets. But if you’ve been diving deeper into the ETF world, you may have come across leveraged ETFs and inverse ETFs. These sound exciting—multiplying your gains or profiting when the market drops? Yes,…
11th Mar 2025
An Innovative Finance ISA (or IFISA) is a tax free savings-account that allows you to invest in peer-to-peer lending platforms and earn interest from borrowers. This type of ISA typically comes with high annual returns, but also high risk! So, are IFISAs worth it and should you open one in 2025? Understanding IFISAs First things…
8th Mar 2025
Given Valentine’s Day has been and gone, we thought that now is the perfect time to take a closer look at the ins and outs of joint accounts. In this article we’re going to explore joint savings, joint investment, and joint bank accounts. Plus, we’ll touch on all of the things you need to be…
6th Mar 2025
Sponsored post Investing into a stocks and shares ISA is a cheat sheet for tax-free returns. In the UK, you can invest up to £20,000 per year into the stock market, through an ISA, and pay £0 to the tax man! However, many stocks and shares ISAs come with rigid withdrawal guidelines which make it…
5th Mar 2025
Gold has been a symbol of wealth for centuries and is a pretty smart way to protect the value of your wealth in 2025. But here’s the thing: you don’t need to stash away gold bars in a secret vault to benefit from its value. Investing in gold stocks is a smarter, easier, and far…
