21st Feb 2024
At MoneyMagpie, we’re always receiving loads of money questions and queries from our readers! We love being able to help you out with all your finance-related worries. To truly understand the amount you might need to live off interest and maintain your lifestyle, you can think about it like this: if you’re aiming to live…
13th Feb 2024
Did you know that single households (those living alone) are the second most common type of household in the UK, accounting for almost 1 in 3 (30%) UK households in 2022. That’s 8.3 million households all together. One in three…who’d have thought? Certainly if you go to the supermarket or try to book a holiday…
29th Jan 2024
Sponsored post Do you have a fantastic idea for a second business? Are you having to work extra hustles to pay your way in life? At MoneyMagpie we have countless ways of making extra money from selling items to providing services. Indeed, it’s reported 25% of people in the UK today have a side hustle….
15th Jan 2024
As inflation rates rise to their highest levels in over 40 years, individuals and families all over America face significant challenges in maintaining their financial health. With prices increasing dramatically on essential expenses like food, housing, transportation, healthcare, and more, people need proactive strategies to combat inflationary pressures and safeguard their finances during uncertain economic…
7th Dec 2023
Money makes the world go round. As much as we like to think money doesn’t control our lives – it’s a huge part of the every day. That’s why it can be so upsetting when you fall victim to a scam or fraud. Here is our A to Z of scams to be aware of,…
26th Nov 2023
When it comes to saving money it’s all about cutting costs and finding the right discounts, offers, vouchers and sometimes even freebies. From saving on the cost of your gym membership and kids entertainment to paying attention to your spending habits and saving money with travel, insurance and bills, we have 26 ways for you…
5th Oct 2023
The truth about renting isn’t often as it seems. We take a deeper look about whether it is a good or bad time to rent… ‘Generation rent has forgotten how lucky it is,’ a leading broadsheet newspaper claimed this week. Tell that to my friend’s 25-year-old son who, like most of his generation, has had…
3rd Sep 2023
Whether you like it or not, our looks take up a lot of our time and energy. Rather than see this as a drain on your finances, why not make money from your appearance instead? Don’t worry, you don’t have to have ‘model looks’ to be able to make money from your appearance. Although, modelling…
1st Aug 2023
Welcome to the Frugal Column, where I aim to inspire you to live your best life without breaking the bank. You can follow my award-winning blog Shoestring Cottage and don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel. I am also the author of Extreme Frugality: Save Money Like Your Grandma. Do you ever feel that…
14th Jun 2023
Do you live in a particularly prime transport location? Do you have a garage or driveway sitting unoccupied and begging to be used? Why not turn it into a money-spinner by renting it out? Thousands of people in the UK rent out parking spaces and if you live in a big city or near an…
13th Jun 2023
The government has extended the deadline for filling gaps in National Insurance (NI) records to April 5, 2025. Earlier this year, it announced a delay to July 31, 2023, when a surge in calls put too much pressure on HMRC administration. This delay pushes the deadline beyond the general election, so by paying additional NI…
30th May 2023
Going abroad? Secure your home and vehicles It’s holiday season! Perhaps you’re one of the lucky Brits escaping the UK for a getaway abroad this summer. There is always plenty to think about – getting your passport ready, making sure the weight of your luggage is below the allowance, packing the essentials. But one thing…
