2nd Feb 2020
Money makes the world go round. We chase it, earn it, spend it and generally rely on it to survive. But all money is really; is a credit system, used to represent resources. When you examine the facts and history of the concept, you can learn some rather surprising things! For example; did you know…
19th Jan 2020
So, you want to become a millionaire by the time you retire? Well, we’d all like to do that! It’s not easy, but it’s not impossible either. Follow these steps and you could be richer than you think: Make a plan Start saving Enter a few competitions Get a free financial health check Develop an…
17th Nov 2019
Savings rates have been rubbish for a long time now. With the current uncertainty facing the UK due to political turmoil, it’s unlike the Bank of England is going to raise interest rates any time soon. That’s great news for borrowers – but not for savers! Anyone with some capital to stow away could end…
13th Nov 2019
Find out how to be poor. Don’t build up wealth. Don’t have a rich retirement. Make sure you are poor and anxious for the rest of your life. Here are great ways to do that!
11th Oct 2019
How much tax am I owed? Am I paying too much tax? Am I paying too little tax? Will the tax office send me a big bill? How do I find out if I am on the right tax code? Questions like these can keep us awake at night. Whether you think you’re due a…
8th Mar 2019
Listen up maggots, I’m the Drill Sergeant Magpie and I’m not like the other Money Magpies. I’m not gonna mollycoddle you, I’m not gonna tell you ‘everything is okay’, I’m gonna tell you how it is – you deserve to be poor! Now you’re probably thinking ‘but I don’t get paid enough’, or ‘my bills…
5th Oct 2017
Everyone dreams of a windfall. But an inheritance, gift or redundancy pay-out isn’t an unalloyed joy. Working out what to spend, what to invest, and where to put your money can be a bit daunting. If you don’t know where to start, it’s worth following five steps that can help you decide what to do…
21st Nov 2024
Your First Steps in Investing: A Starter Guide Get started with investing by exploring our beginner-friendly resources. Learn essential concepts, strategies, and tips to build a solid foundation. Dive in and take the first step towards achieving your financial goals. Your Investment Journey Starts Here… Stocks and Shares Property Pensions ISAs Bitcoin and Crypto Precious…
11th Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s mind right now – and many are worried it’s coming for their jobs. But there are ways you can ethically make money using AI, so perhaps it’s time to lean into the AI revolution! MoneyMagpie does not support generative AI for the creation of images or text. This article…
21st Oct 2024
Updated 23rd April 2024 We could all do with cutting our household expenditure, so we’ve come up with 51 easy ways you can save money in your home. By making these tiny changes in your everyday life, you will notice a big difference. It’s a huge list, but every little saving adds up – even…
10th Nov 2023
If you have savings, now is a good time for you and your money. Interest rates on even flexible accounts are looking a lot healthier. You can get just short of 6% on some accounts which hasn’t been seen since before the 2008 financial crash. But there’s always a catch isn’t there? The catch now…
31st Jul 2023
Having a child costs £96,000 – here are 7 tips for new parents It has been revealed that couples with children spend an average of £5,356 more a year than couples without kids. Over the course of 18 years, this comes to an eye-watering £96,416, with parents less likely to have spare cash leftover at…
