Work
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5 mistakes you’re probably making with your pension
Buried in paperwork and sticking your head in the sand? Yup, us too... We asked the pros at Oxon's Wise Investment about where we're going wrong with that glam retirement plan and how to help make the pot bigger
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Time to split? Here’s how to do it, from the queen of breakups
She's got a podcast, comedy show, award-winning books and celeb following - Rosie Wilby is the one to listen to if you're breaking up
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Want to learn something new in 2022?
Whether you want to learn a new skill, try a new hobby or launch into a new career, here are 11 Muddy-approved courses to help you do just that!
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Trend barometer! What’s hot (or not) for 2022
Pinterest has released its predictions for the biggest (and most bonkers) trends in 2022 - but what do you think? Let's head to the Muddy trend-o-meter to find out…
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How to WFH (getting it right this time round)
We've all been here before; so let's nail it this time. Here to help is your sanity (and sex life) saving and productivity boosting Muddy guide to working from home
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Five gripping reads to give your working life a boost
What better inspo for giving your career a shake-up than the story of a creative genius who defied her generation and became a living legend. We've found the best books that embrace the Clarice Cliff spirit...
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Write on! 11 stylish stationery picks
Back to school season always calls out for new books and pens — the prettier the better. Grown-ups, gather round: this is your ultimate stylish stationery round-up, from pens to paperweights.
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Back in the office? We’re here to help!
Feeling unprepared to head back to the office after a year WFH? Muddy to the rescue with eight essential Do's and Don'ts (and yes, you will have to change out of sweatpants).
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Revealed! The winner of our £1,000 Tide competition
Last year wasn't all a disaster! Meet Joanne Cuckson, founder of an innovative job search website, and find out how she plans to use her winnings to increase gender diversity in her sector.
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Scandi-chic garden cabins by Ayr. We’re in love. 💕
Still hankering after a garden office or cabin? We’ve found a brilliant company that’s raised the bar on design with its Scandic-Chic aesthetic. And guess what? It’s local!
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Get your finances into shape for 2021
The fallout from Covid has shown how financial wellbeing is vital - and too often overlooked. Muddy limbers up for a money MOT in 2021.
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Introducing The Indie Store
You want to 'shop small' but lockdown is making it tricky. Not on my watch! Our latest launch, The Indie Store, is all about supporting brilliant local retail, and here's how you can help too.
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Is it time to start your own business?
2020 has forced many of us to radically rethink our careers, goals and dreams. Muddy meets four inspiring women who took control and started their own businesses during Covid. Is it time we joined them?</a
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J’adore/ J’abhor: daily video calls
Are you a FaceTime fanatic or a Skype cynic? After months of video call catch-ups, two Muddy editors battle it out over the digital face-to-face. Unmute and prepare to take sides!
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Back-to-school for grown-ups
The kids may be going back to school but why should they get all the new gear? We all deserve shiny winter boots and bags too. Here's our pick for back-to-school style.
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Muddy opinion: let’s support our shops
Anyone else itching to get into a real shop when they open on 15 Jun? Here's why I think hitting our local high streets is a good thing.
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Open season! Shops and cafés back in action
Shops have been given the go-ahead and cafés are reopening too (I'll take a flat white and a croissant to go, please). Here's the lowdown for Bucks & Oxon.
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My Desk: Su Chases Interiors
Looking for some inspo for your WFH space? For the second feature in Muddy's My Desk series we scoped out local interior designer Su Chases' workspace. Take a peek!
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Let’s hear it for the survivors!
The list of plucky survivors gets longer, as businesses reinvent to survive. We're keeping this list and adding all the time, but any we've missed off, let us know about!
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Which entrepreneur won Tide’s £2000 helping hand?
Thanks for asking! Say hello to Jade and her delicious bakery business and find out how the money has helped her boost her business to the next level.
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What does your workspace say about you?
Fancy a nose around my desk? Welcome to the nerve centre of Muddy HQ under lockdown (full disclosure, I chucked away my half-full cup of tea before taking this photo).
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💕Showing our love for local💕
Another week of lockdown and another brilliant bunch of local Bucks & Oxon businesses to support. Here's how you can help the indies you love.
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How to be ambitious (and still be kind)
Muddy chatted to author and comedian Viv Groskop - about redefining female ambition for 2020. Need a life reboot? Viv can help with that.
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Win £2000 to kickstart your business dreams
Have a brilliant business that needs a helping hand? We’ve teamed up with business banking alternative, Tide, to offer two grand to give you the boost you need. Competition now closed.
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Flexi-time – are you working it out?
Flexible working is a buzzy phrase, but seriously - how many of us actually live the dream? Read on to find out how it could work for you.