Personal Finance

Personal Finance

Yolt vs Money Dashboard vs Emma

Our goal with this article is to compare three of the most popular budgeting apps: Yolt, Money Dashboard and Emma.

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Now that Yolt is closing down, what are my budgeting app alternatives?

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How does TransferWise (now called Wise) work?

TransferWise, which recently renamed itself Wise, is essentially an online account where you can send money abroad or get paid in other currencies

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What maternity grants and support can I get?

As a new parent, there are many grants, tax credits and benefits you may be entitled to.

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Worried about negative interest rates? Here is everything you need to know

Following the Bank of England’s announcement, there's a possibility that it will introduce negative interest rates in the not-too-distant future.

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Monzo Premium - what are the perks?

Monzo's newest offering, Monzo Premium comes with a shiny white metal card and some notable perks. But is it worth the £15 monthly fee?

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Crowdcube and Seedrs: the merger

Seedrs and Crowdcube, two leading crowdfunding platforms have agreed to merge. But what does this mean for investors?

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Monzo Plus overview - is it worth the fee?

Monzo has relaunched its premium offer with a range of new benefits but is the Monzo Plus account worth the £5 monthly charge?

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NS&I premium bonds alternatives

What has changed with NS&I premium bonds and what are the alternative options?

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How do I invest?

So, if you’ve decided investing is right for you, how do you go about starting your investment journey?

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How much risk should I take when I invest?

This article from our friends at Nutmeg discusses the nature of risk and how you can minimise it when it comes to investing.

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What can I invest in?

One of the most difficult decisions when investing is ‘what should I invest in?’. The golden rule is: ‘don’t invest in anything you don’t understand’.

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Why should I invest?

The first in our Beginner's Guide to Investing from Nutmeg: learn about some of the key reasons why investing could make good sense for you.

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What is a pension?

A pension is a type of retirement fund and is key to retirement planning. Learn about the different types of pension and how they can be used/

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A friendly guide to personal tax for the self-employed and high earners

Learn about how personal tax is calculated for the self-employed and high earners with this quick and handy guide

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Common student money mistakes (and how to avoid them!)

University is an important time to learn a few good money saving habits and the basics about managing money.

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What are premium bonds and are they worth buying?

The NS&I Premium Bond is issued by the UK Treasury and is essentially a lottery ticket that can be reused without expiration.

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What is a Junior ISA?

A Junior ISA is a long-term junior savings account set up for a child’s future and accessible only by the child when they turn 18.

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The difference between a soft and hard credit check

The difference between soft & hard credit checks is subtle, but very important and useful to understand if you're looking to improve your credit score

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How will a recession affect me?

There is a lot of talk about whether or not we are going into a recession. But how does a recession actually affect the average person?

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Managing money in a relationship

Money can often be a cause of conflict within the most committed relationships - so what is the best way to handle finances in a relationship?