Hi MoneyMagpies, I am so excited to share some brilliant news — this Thursday, we’re officially launching the first book in our brand-new MoneyMagpie series, starting with Everything You Need to Know About Pensions! It’s the perfect guide to understanding, protecting and maximising your pension. Also, speaking of pensions - Make sure you check out this week's article and make sure you are up to date with these changes. Don’t forget, our 14 Days of Giveaways is still in full swing — with some amazing freebies up for grabs. This week, we’re also asking some big questions: Should you be taking advantage of free car safety checks? What can you really do if your savings aren’t safe anymore? And are we heading into a white-collar recession? Plus — because we love a good freebie — we’ve got free Ideal Home Show tickets
to share with you too! It’s a packed week at MoneyMagpie, and we can’t wait for you to dive in. xxxx Vicky Parry Editor-in-Chief, MoneyMagpie |
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The Invisible Downturn: MoneyMagpie Editor Spotlights Why White‑Collar Jobs Are Under Threat
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Imagine being a well‑qualified, white‑shirted professional, having done everything by the book aiming for stability and often with large student debts – but your role feels disposable. That is the unsettling reality now facing many in finance, the media, consulting, tech, and corporate functions. While the headlines still celebrate “low unemployment” and “resilient labour markets,” the front lines tell a different story: hiring freezes, ghost postings, elongated
job hunts, and shrinking bonus pools in the so-called safe zones of white‑collar work. Vicky Parry, editor at MoneyMagpie, has been observing this trend closely.
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Savings Aren’t Safe Anymore! Here’s What To Do Instead…
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Remember when your parents told you to “put some money aside for a rainy day”? That was good advice, back then. But today? Keeping your money parked in a savings account might just be the riskiest thing you can do! (aside from the obvious online scams!) In my opinion, savings accounts aren’t safe. Or at least, not in the way that they used to be. And if you’re going to take a bit of risk, your money may as well as be working for
you!
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Could These Pension Updates Impact YOU? Please read on...
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Retirement planning already feels like threading a needle in shifting conditions. But 2025 brings a fresh wave of pension changes in the UK — not minor tweaks, but reforms with real impact. If you’re saving into a workplace pension, personal pension, or simply relying on the State Pension, these updates could
affect your strategy (or your wallet). Let’s walk through the biggest changes, what they mean for you, and how you can respond—and thrive.
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The Best Advent Calendars for Christmas 2025
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We have been working hard to test and review the best advent calendars available this year, from classic chocolate ones, to make your own, to luxury advent calendars. Check out this list to find one to treat yourself or a loved one and enjoy the run-up to the festive season even more!
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Free Ideal Home Christmas Show Tickets
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Bag yourself a ticket or pair of tickets to the Ideal Home Christmas Show for 26th - 30th November in London - for FREE. Usually £16 each, use the special code at checkout to claim a free pair of tickets while stocks last.
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Free Car Safety Check at Halfords
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Make sure your car is safe to drive as the weather gets colder and wetter with Halfords' free car safety check. Premium club members get a more intensive check, but everyone can claim a free basic check to spot potential issues before they become dangerous.
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Two-for-One Good Housekeeping Show Tickets with Groupon
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Get two silver entry tickets for the Good Housekeeping Show in London at the Business Design Centre for just £25 with the latest Groupon deal.
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Four Books for £7.50 at The Works
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If you have The Works on a high street near you, get down there, quick! Their usual 3 for £7.50 is still available online - but if you head in-store, you can get FOUR books for £7.50 thanks to their Black Friday deals.
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Love, Jasmine
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