Budgeting Tips
Simple, effective budgeting advice to help you take control of your finances, reduce stress, and hit your money goals faster.
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How Much Should Your Emergency Fund Be in the UK? (2025 Guide)
Wondering how much to keep in your UK emergency fund in 2025? Start with £500, then aim for 3 months of expenses. Learn how to calculate it, where to keep it, and see real-life examples. If there’s one piece of financial advice that shows up in every budgeting book, blog, and YouTube video, it’s this:…
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I’ve Lost My Job: 10 Things to Get Sorted ASAP (UK Guide)
If you’re sitting there thinking, “I’ve lost my job — what do I do now?” — you’re not alone, and there are practical steps you can take to regain control. Losing your job can feel overwhelming. Whether it was expected or sudden, being without a steady income brings both emotional and financial pressure. This guide…
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Master Your Money with the 50 30 20 Rule (Even If You Hate Budgets)
Looking to take control of your finances without overcomplicating things? The 50 30 20 rule is a simple, flexible budgeting method that helps you manage money with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your spending habits, this guide breaks down how it works — and how to make it work for…
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Lifestyle Inflation: 10 Ways It Secretly Steals Your Wealth
Lifestyle inflation — also known as lifestyle creep — is the silent killer of wealth. As income rises, so do expenses, often without us noticing. Learn how to spot the signs, avoid the trap, and build lasting financial freedom instead. You’re earning more than ever, but your bank account doesn’t reflect it. What gives? This…
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Winter Fuel Payment U-Turn 2025: 10 Key Things You Should Know
Millions of pensioners will receive Winter Fuel Payments again this year following a major U-turn by the government. After last year’s controversial restrictions, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has reinstated the payment for a broader group of older people — with a new income cap now in place. If you’re retired or have older family members relying…
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12 Best Financial YouTube Channels for UK Audiences In 2025
In recent years, the financial YouTube scene has become one of the most accessible and engaging places to learn about money. Whether you’re looking to master budgeting, understand pensions, or explore the broader economy, there’s no shortage of creators out there offering guidance. But if you’re based in the UK, it can be hard to…
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The Crazy £6k Difference Between Cost of Car Ownership and Getting Cabs In London
Is The Cost of Car Ownership Still Worth It? I Ran the Numbers Living in London, I started to question whether the cost of car ownership — for something I only use once or twice a week — is really worth it. So I did what any curious personal finance nerd would do: I crunched…
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How Long Until the Big Mac Meal Price is £10?
Mcdonald’s Meal Deals aren’t so cheap anymore — we crunch the numbers to see when our favourite Big Mac Meal Price could hit £10, and what that says about rising prices in everyday life. 🍔 The Big Mac: A Barometer of Everyday Costs The Big Mac is more than just a burger — it’s an…
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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps UK Edition: A Smarter Way to Stop Being Poor
If you’ve ever looked up personal finance advice online, chances are you’ve come across Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps. They’re a simple, step-by-step framework to help you get out of debt, build wealth, and take control of your money. Originally written for a US audience, Ramsey’s plan has helped millions of people become debt-free —…
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💸The Best Way to Pay Down Debt: Avalanche vs Snowball Method – 2 Ways
💸 The Best Way to Pay Down Debt: Avalanche vs Snowball Method The first step to improving your financial wellbeing is to pay down debt, but it can feel overwhelming — like a never-ending game of financial whack-a-mole. But the good news? There is a strategy (actually, two) to help you take control, stay motivated,…
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