Skiing and riding just got even better for Military Epic Pass Holders. New this year, Vail Resorts is introducing Epic Friend Tickets: a major perk that lets friends of Pass Holders ski for 50% off lift tickets at any of the company’s 37 North American resorts all season long. Epic Friend Tickets replace and upgrade the former Buddy Tickets … Read more
Michele Lucato 15th Aug 2025 We’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win a Cricut Joy Xtra Starter Bundle Worth £299.99! the prize Looking to save money on gifts, home décor or even start a side hustle? Enter now to win a Cricut Joy Xtra Starter Bundle™, worth £299.99 – the ultimate money-saving tool … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
