Savings and money-saving calculators including emergency funds, savings goals, sinking funds, and challenge calculators.
Moneymagpie Team 12th Aug 2025 Reading Time: 9 minutes Whether you’re a student planning your first move to uni halls, a parent saying goodbye to your eldest, or a grandparent wanting to set your grandchild up for success: moving to university is a scary and exciting time. So, if you’re stocking up for your room … Read more
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
One Friday evening, I found myself curled up on the couch, scrolling mindlessly through my phone, promising myself I’d “do something productive” over the weekend. By Sunday night, nothing had changed; I hadn’t taken any weekend actions to transform my life. That’s when I decided to test a challenge—making small, deliberate changes over just two … 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
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
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
Michele Lucato 8th Aug 2025 We’re giving two lucky readers the chance to win a ULA Beauty Shower Filter System + Beauty Capsules. the prize Transform your daily shower into a beauty ritual! We’re giving two lucky winners a ULA Beauty Shower Filter System (worth £140) – the only shower head that not only purifies your water but infuses it with active beauty … Read more
Is a high interest rate good for a savings account?: Yes, a high interest rate is generally very good for a savings account because it means your money earns more while it sits safely in the bank. With a higher annual percentage yield (APY), the same deposit balance generates significantly more passive income over … Read more
As a language enthusiast and educator, I understand the challenges that come with learning and mastering a new language, particularly one as rich and diverse as Spanish. One of the most intriguing aspects of language acquisition is the ability to recognize and manipulate words, especially when faced with scrambled letters. This skill not only enhances … Read more
