6 things we learnt about startup life from the second Plum Talk 😮 Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a startup? For our second Plum Talk, our panel dished the dirt on what working in a high-growth, high-intensity environment is really like. Read on to discover six shocking revelations from the event.
We hear how Dave used Plum to clear debt and build up savings of £10k in the bank 💰 From thinking he would “never be a saver” to having 10K in the bank, Dave shares with The Plum Diary how he stopped living in his overdraft and became financially better off.
10 takeaways from our first ever Plum Talks...talk 🇬🇷 Athens might not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of European innovation in 2021. Yet the Athenian startup scene has been gathering pace for the past few years as our Plumtastic panel discussed.
A Plum Diary Special: Women Investors Wall of Fame ✨ Here at Plum, we are proud to be creating a platform which can help thousands of people begin their investment journey, and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our growing female investors.
What is a Self Invested Personal Pension 🌱 A Self Invested Personal Pension, or SIPP is a way to manage your retirement savings, consolidate existing pension schemes in one account, and gain tax relief on your contributions.
The best investment apps of 2021 📊 There are lots of ways to invest money, and nowadays there are even apps to help. Our guide looks at some of the best investing apps available today, comparing them based on features and fees.
How to save money on energy bills during lockdown 💡 Lockdown means that many of us are spending more time at home again… which translates into increased energy consumption. We look at how you can save money on your household energy bills right now!
How to Get Out of Your Overdraft 📈 The habitual reliance on an overdraft is the first thing preventing many people from implementing a more holistic financial strategy... so we wanted to design a feature that can help with that!
What is a Neobank 🧐 A bank in your pocket? It’s been a reality for quite some time now thanks to the latest, innovative banking apps. Here’s how digital neobanks have revolutionised the way we bank forever.
How Karina is using the Plum money saving app to reach her long term financial goals 🚀 This week for the Plum Diary, we speak to Karina. She was already excellent at saving money, but she tells us how the Plum app has helped her manage her money better and work towards her dreams.
What is Debt Consolidation 🤔 Carrying debt is not a nice feeling, and juggling multiple debts can become overwhelming. We look at what it means to consolidate debt, how you can do it, and what things to consider before you do.
Plum Interest Pockets are now available for all 📈 Following our recent introduction of Interest Pockets for Plum Plus and Plum Pro subscribers, we’re now offering all customers a way to earn 0.25% AER interest on the money they save with Plum!
What is buy now pay later? 🛍 If you’ve been shopping online recently, you probably noticed the option to buy now pay later. In this article, we explain what it is, how it works, and all you need to know about pay later services.
Are you prepared for the unexpected? How Plum helped Harriet after a car crash 🚗 This week we spoke to Harriet, who started using Plum two years ago. Since then she’s paid off her credit card debt, and used her savings to buy a new car after an accident that wasn’t her fault!
When should I start investing? ⌚ If you’re considering investing but are not sure whether it’s right for you, there are a few simple questions which can help you decide whether it’s finally time to splurge on stocks or bank on bonds.
