Investing How to buy shares for beginners We designed Plum to provide an accessible way to invest. One way customers can do this is by investing in company shares, so we look at how to buy stocks in our beginner’s guide. Capital at risk.
Personal finance What is inflation and is it always bad? Inflation is something that relates to us all. Any store of money will be affected... so it's pretty important that we understand what inflation is and whether it's always a bad thing!
Personal finance Everything you need to know about government childcare support For many people, paying for childcare can be one of the most expensive items on their budget… This is why it’s essential to make the most of the government assistance that’s available.
Making Plum New: Build up the habit of saving with the 1p Challenge It can be easier to consistently save money once you get into the habit. The 1p Challenge gets you used to regularly putting money away, which can help you reach your goals quicker.
Making Plum New: Deposit when you indulge with the Naughty Rule Budgeting and saving is important, but it can also be exhausting! The Naughty Rule helps keep your strategy on track even when you decide you need a little treat.
Making Plum New feature release: stock investing We’ve added stock trading to our range of investment options, meaning you can now choose from up to 3,000 US companies like Amazon, Meta and Tesla, then start investing with just £1.
Personal finance What is remortgaging, and how does remortgaging work? Mortgaging a property is a massive commitment, and when the term ends, making the best decision has a big financial impact. We explain what remortgaging is and how remortgaging works.
Investing New: Automate your investments strategy with recurring buy orders In addition to splitting their deposits between interest pockets or investment funds, customers can now automate all their investments by scheduling recurring stock investment buy orders.
Investing What are the most successful investment strategies? Plum offers a range of investments, but there’s no right way to invest because the decisions are personal. Here are some of the best investment strategies to consider when creating your portfolio.
Pensions What is a pension, and how do pensions work? Making proper provision for retirement is a key part of any personal finance strategy. Our guide gives you all you need to know about pensions, including how they work and how to build yours!
Making Plum Your Plum Questions Answered Plum was built for you, so we love hearing your feedback and suggestions. We’ve evolved so quickly that we thought it was worth refreshing on a few basics... So here are your questions answered!
Investing What is dollar-cost averaging? If you’re looking for a passive investing strategy, dollar-cost averaging can automate some of the day-to-day decisions, once you've picked the right investments for you.
Budgeting How to combat the cost of living crisis Managing a household budget can be tough, with that challenge currently being compounded by sharp increases in the UK cost of living. Here are some steps you can take to counteract rising prices.
Investing How does the stock market work? If you’re thinking about investing or trading, you may be wondering what the stock market is, or how the stock market works. Our guide looks at how to invest in the stock market for beginners.
Investing Automate your investments with the Splitter Our Splitter feature lets you automatically divide your deposits between your Pockets and investment funds. Keep reading to learn more about this savvy investment tool.
Making Plum New Plum feature launched: Combo Depositor 💸 With so many different ways to control how you put money away with Plum, we’ve made a few tweaks to streamline the process and make keeping track of your deposits even easier.
Making Plum New feature released: Weekly Depositor Another fresh Plum feature has landed! The Weekly Depositor lets you arrange a balance transfer for a set amount each week, and it’s a great way to get into the regular habit of setting money aside.
Making Plum How Plum Moods Work 🦁 We know that finance is personal, and saving and budgeting isn’t one size fits all. With ‘Moods’ you can tweak how much money you want to automatically set aside, to tailor Plum for your life.
Money saving How automation can help saving money with Plum 💸 If you’re wondering how to save money for the future, automation might be the solution! Plum’s money management app can help you save more money… because you’ll need to think about it less.
How to budget with the '50/30/20 rule' Take the fear out of finance with our beginner's budgeting guide. We look at how you can manage your money or plan your budget with the 50/30/20 Rule.
Making Plum How Plum works ⚙️ Plum is a financial super app that can help you save and invest money, manage your budget, and find a better deal on household bills. With so many fresh new features, here’s how Plum works.
Investing What is a Mutual Fund in investing? We designed the Plum investing app to offer a simple range of options. We're looking at the potential benefits of investment funds, with a specific focus on mutual funds.
What are the pros and cons of online trading? These days, online trading platforms make it easy for anyone who wants to invest their money. These simple steps will show you how to start trading stocks.
How to become an expert in the stock market? These days, online trading platforms make it easy for anyone who wants to invest their money. These simple steps will show you how to start trading stocks.
How to become an expert in online trading? These days, online trading platforms make it easy for anyone who wants to invest their money. These simple steps will show you how to start trading stocks.
