Help! I'm 50 with no savings; Make money writing short stories; EXCLUSIVE - Win a European holiday

Published: Tue, 02/24/15

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Hi ,

We've got a jam-packed newsletter for you this week!


Would you love to make money writing fiction? Then find out how you can make money writing short stories - it is possible!

We've also got loads of great offers, bargains and even a few competitions, including the opportunity to win a fabulous European holiday - exclusive to Moneymagpie readers!

Check your inbox next week for more great money makers, money savers and subscriber-only offers.

Which of your friends would benefit from this newsletter the most? Please share the love and forward it on to them.

Love,
Jasmine

PS. Did you know that you could make money from the upcoming general election? Click here to find out more.

What you must do this week
EXCLUSIVE: Win a fabulous European holiday

Fancy a beach retreat in the French Rivera, lakeside luxury at Lake Garda, an action-packed adventure in the heart of the Dordogne, or a relaxing countryside break away from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona?


Nestlé Cereals – the name behind some of your favourite breakfast cereals like SHREDDIES and CHEERIOS – have teamed up with Eurocamp to give you and your family the chance to experience a fabulous European self-catering holiday.

 
EXCLUSIVE: 30% off home appliances

You can get 30% off already discounted Indesit and Hotpoint large appliances, including cookers, washing machines and fridges.

Delivery's FREE and the site also offers a FREE removal and disposal service for your old appliance - just select this option during the checkout process.

To get your 30% off, simply enter the code MAGPIE30 at the online checkout at the Hotpoint Factory Outlet Store.

These are end of line models and stock's very limited - once it's gone it's gone!

All appliances on the site have a one-year labour guarantee and 10 years parts guarantee. 

 
Get a FREE meal

Has anyone ever said to you there's no such thing as a free lunch?

Turns out they're wrong - there totally is!

Join Top Cashback for free and you'll be able to claim a totally free meal deal from Boots or Tesco.

Loads of readers signed up last week to claim free pancake ingredients, so get in on the action!


 
Ask questions about family finances

On Thursday 26th February, Legal and General will be hosting a live Google Hangout (not sure what a Hangout is? Read our article) about family finances.

There will be a panel of experts - Stephen Womack (IFA), Esther Shaw (journalist) and Joanna Elson (Money Advice Trust) - to answer any questions submitted in advance via Facebook, Twitter or Google+.

The live broadcast is available for anyone to watch so start submitting your money questions now.

 
scroll down to find out how you can make money writing short stories
 

Save yourself £200 in half an hour this evening

Jasmine
I've been on loads of TV and radio shows this week talking about how loyalty doesn't pay when it comes to utility companies.

Seriously, you could save around £200 by switching to a different gas or electricity provider...or just switching to a different plan with your current provider.

 

Win a mini cooper

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How would you like to get your hands on a mini cooper?

Small is definitely the new big with this Urban Pioneer - it comes with a brand new engine and is one of the fastest urban cars around.

Click here to win
 

Help! I'm 50 with no savings. What should I do?

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We've had a few people contact us saying they're in their fifties but have no savings. They're worried about the future, understandably.

So we've looked at the options - what benefits you could get and also how to get saving and investing NOW to be looked after later.

Don't worry - you still have time.

 
 
Scroll down for great exclusive offers
 

Make money writing short stories

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Would you like to make money writing fiction?

While it may seem like a dream to most people, there is money to be made in submitting short stories to magazines.

In fact there are competitions that pay a £1,000 to the best ones.

 

9 ways to Reduce the cost of your smartphone

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Do you find the cost of owning a smartphone more expensive than you'd like?

Well, there are some clever ways of keeping the cost down.


 

Luxury for less

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Are you ever reading a book or watching TV in bed and really in need of back support?

Or what about when you're enjoying the sun on a hard wooden chair?

Then this back support cushion is just the thing for you, and you can get it for nearly half price!

Buy yours today

 

Community

Going out

This is our brand new 'What to do tonight' blog. We’re always looking around for bargain entertainment and we want to tell people about it when we find something good. 

This week Jasmine reviews the Grill at the Dorchester.

Read our what to do tonight blog
 
Justin finance blog

Read Justin Urquhart Stewart's finance and investing blog for his sharp brain and his wicked sense of humour.

This week Justin takes a look the ticking bond bomb. 

Read our finance and investing blog

 
Ron Stern

Read our travel blog, written by Ron Stern, editor-in-chief of JustSayGo.com.

This week Ron takes a look at the foodie American city of Albuquerque.

Read our travel blog

 
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Saltydog Investor shows you the successful investing strategy of entrepreneur Douglas Chadwick so that you can copy it and make money in the stock market yourself. 

This week Saltydog explain the basics of momentum trading.

Read the Saltydog blog

 
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