12th Jul 2024
Updated 12th July 2024 For many people, the summer months mean one thing: summer jobs. Whether it’s to gather some much-needed holiday money, to fill a gap between other work, or just to do something different during this most sunny of seasons. Many students will pick up extra work during the term break, too. Thankfully,…
1st Jul 2024
Updated 1st July 2024 You can make up to £7,500 a year in tax free cash if you rent out a spare room. But apart from the tax-free cash incentive, how else could it benefit you? Let’s examine it in depth: Want to rent a room for tax-free cash? Who would be interested? Furnishing a…
20th Jun 2024
Updated 20th June 2024 A holiday should be about relaxing and forgetting about the stresses of everyday life. But, there are people out there who want to rip you off and take your hard-earned money. That’s why it is so important to be aware of potential holiday scams. Nothing spoils that chilled-out mood more than…
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…
23rd May 2024
Sponsored Post Buying a new car might seem like a costly venture – but there are several benefits that you need to weigh up first before making the decision. Reliability is the number one bonus of a new car – plus they often come with insurance, breakdown, and servicing costs bundled in for the first…
19th Apr 2024
Updated 19th April 2024 In the past few years there have been substantial changes to disability benefits and support available. Below is a helpful bank of information, where you can find out what you may be entitled to claim, the amounts you can receive and how to apply for each. Working age – 18+ Employment…
4th Apr 2024
Updated 4th April 2024 Trying to get on top of your overall expenses means it’s easy to forget the little costs along the way. This budgeting checklist will help you break down your expenses into chunks, so that you can make a realistic household budget – and see where you can save. Why Budget? Household…
1st Apr 2024
So, you’re over 50 and it’s starting to feel like retirement is suddenly round the corner. You may already be thinking about the State Pension you will receive. Certainly things are looking a little better for those who rely on this in retirement. The Chancellor has increased it by 8.5% so that will help a…
26th Mar 2024
This is a sponosored post There is absolutely no denying the sacrifice made by people that work in the military. They work away from home, make physical sacrifices, risk themselves in ways most never will and live a life of discipline – often with months spent away from loved ones. Therefore it makes sense that…
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…
24th Feb 2024
Who doesn’t love spending time with their furry friends? But, pet expenses can soon add up, whether you have one cat or a herd of animals. We’ve outlined some of the best ways to cut your pet expense without compromising on animal care. Why are Pets Expensive? The Typical Pet Expenses Buy Food in Bulk…
