Better money habits.
Practical ideas for budgeting, saving and making every payday count, written by Martin Tanner.
The art of lending yourself money
Pots and envelopes have ring-fenced money for generations, and #moneystuffing has made them a trend again. But when you suddenly need cash, should you borrow from your own savings pots, or leave them untouched?
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What's the purpose of Payday Powerup?
Payday brings a rush of money to spend, and a nagging question of what you can really afford. Here's how Payday Powerup helps.
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Setting New Year's resolutions that stick
We start with great enthusiasm, then old habits set in and we give up altogether. So how can we make our resolutions genuinely stick?
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How much should I spend on Christmas?
Christmas puts more pressure on family finances than any other time of year. So how much should we realistically spend?
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Budgeting in a cost-of-living crisis
Food prices rose 13.1% in the year to August 2022: an £80 shop now costs more than £90. What do we do when we're spending more than we earn?
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Using pots to manage savings
Payday brings the temptation to treat yourself. Here's how pots make that money last until the next one.
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