18th Oct 2023
How can you stay warm without putting the heating on? With the cost of energy through the roof and the winter nights drawing in, here at MoneyMagpie we want to share our ideas on ways you can stay cosy without using your central heating. We’ve priced up the best gadgets on the market and, where…
5th Oct 2023
It was reported in 2021 that Britons spend an average of £641 per year on take-away. Whilst it is supected this figure has now increased, this is only an average – meaning a huge number of us spend way over that. In fact the joy of eating food, not prepared from home is closer to…
3rd Oct 2023
While you may think Lego is only a kids’ toy, it can be much more than that. A growing number of people buy Lego with the hope that its value increases over time. In other words, these people see buying Lego an investment, similar to buying stocks & shares. In this article, we’re going to…
28th Sep 2023
It’s no secret that many people have been struggling with money recently. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequent cost-of-living crisis and huge inflation and mortgage crisis has seen a heartbreaking number of people simply unable to pay their mortgage. Here, we’ll think about a few things that you can do if you’re worried about being…
26th Sep 2023
October’s here and that means summer is officially over! Everyone loves to make money and save money all year round, but it’s always nice to save a little extra in the winter months – especially when Christmas is around the corner. Take a look at our 31 money-saving tips and money-making ideas – one for every…
7th Sep 2023
HAIER: Offering smart ways to save money on your laundry To some, laundry can feel like a huge chore – but to others, it’s quite a joy. The smell of fresh, clean clothes, the feeling of a warm blanket fresh from the tumble dryer, and let’s be honest – is there really anything better than…
2nd Sep 2023
Selling photos of yourself can be a great way to make extra money. With mobile phone cameras getting better and better every year, it is no surprise we take more photographs of ourselves than ever. In particular, ‘selfies’, which are self-portrait style photographs taken with a mobile phone, are the most popular mode of taking…
1st Sep 2023
If you’re looking for some extra cash, don’t despair. There are plenty of ways you can make up to £500 each month. If you don’t believe us, keep reading to see the proof. Online website testing and mystery shopping Make £500 this month by selling your stuff Sign up to Shepper to make £500…
8th Aug 2023
We live in a throwaway society. Most consumers want the latest, most-stylish electricals, and are less-concerned with whether or not it will conk out before the decade’s out. But while you might prefer to buy a new American-style fridge rather than use the old under-the-counter jobbie you inherited with the house, you don’t have to…
8th Aug 2023
We’ve advertised many dream jobs on here, but this is one we know millions will scramble for as a side hustle: cat-sitting! We actually know quite a few people who do this, and it fits in around their jobs. What’s more, to mark International Cat Day, we’ve rounded-up the best ways to make money from…
6th Aug 2023
YoungPlanet has an app to help parents access free stuff – and the timing couldn’t be better for people to really learn about it. Child Poverty Action Group recently reported that the average cost of raising a child was: £152,747 for a family with two parents or guardians £185,413 for a single-parent family Now, while…
2nd Aug 2023
Recently, we realised there is still a way to go to reach gender equality in certain aspects of life. Namely, the ‘pink tax’ – which still exists, and results in women paying more for both everyday items and larger purchases. What exactly is the pink tax? The pink tax is the extra cost placed on…
