Moneymagpie Team 6th Aug 2025 Reading Time: 6 minutes As university time looms in the coming weeks, many new and existing students will be thinking about the best way to get around. A student budget means running a car is prohibitively expensive – not to mention student housing often has no parking. We’ve rounded up … Read more
How Can I Make Money When I Don’t Have Money? (2025 Strategies): Start freelancing (Upwork/Fiverr) with skills you already have (writing, design, virtual assistance), sell unused items (Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark), or try micro-gigs (TaskRabbit, food delivery). Use AI tools (Canva, ChatGPT) to boost productivity for free. “Sweat equity” (helping local businesses with social media) can lead to paid work. Example: A Reddit user made $500/week transcribing videos with Rev.com. Pro … Read more
The Nigerian stock market is entering a powerful growth phase, and Nigerian stocks are now attracting serious attention from both local and international investors. With economic reforms, rising corporate earnings, infrastructure expansion, and increased digital participation, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) is positioning itself as one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations. If you are looking … Read more
How does long-term care insurance work? Van Alphen says the Sun Life plan’s payouts are triggered when the policy owner can’t do two of six activities by themselves, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding; if they can’t move themselves without help; or if they are incontinent. Other plans may have a cap on the payments. … Read more
Yes, a high interest rate is generally good for a savings account. If two savings accounts have similar fees, access and safety, the account paying the higher rate will normally help your money grow faster. But there is an important catch: the highest advertised savings rate is not always the best deal. A 4.50% promotional … Read more
How long will 401k funds last: How long your 401k funds will last depends on several key factors, and there is no single answer. The most straightforward way to estimate is to consider the following: A common guideline is the 4% Rule, which suggests that if you withdraw 4% of your starting retirement balance in … Read more
I remember my mom always said, “Being careful with money isn’t about being cheap, it’s about being smart.” I didn’t truly get it until I saw her thrive on her small pension. She never stressed about bills, she traveled more than I ever expected, and her freezer was always full of homemade meals. Watching her … Read more
Vicky Parry 31st Jul 2025 Reading Time: 5 minutes Gluten free food is much easier to come by than ever before – but it comes with an increased price tag. Which doesn’t seem very fair, raising the grocery bill for coeliacs who can’t help their gluten allergy! So here we present to you our guide … Read more
Introduction In 2025’s volatile housing market, the decision to rent or buy can feel overwhelming. High interest rates, rising rents, and changing lifestyles make this choice as personal as it is financial. This guide cuts through the noise—offering updated data, real-life scenarios, expert insights, and interactive tools so you can make the best decision for … Read more
When I got my first utility bill as a new mom living in a tiny apartment, I nearly cried. It wasn’t the groceries or the heating—it was the laundry. Between burp cloths, tiny onesies, and our usual mess, the washer and dryer barely had time to rest. That was my wake-up call. I had to … Read more
