Budgeting New: Make a budget and save money with the Plum Spend Tracker To celebrate the launch of our Spend tracker, we look at how it can complement our existing tools to help you make and stick to your budget and spending plan with the aid of automation.
Budgeting How to budget and save money fast We’re taking the fear out of finance with our beginner friendly budgeting guide. We have plenty of ideas on how to plan and stick to a budget so you can manage your money and savings.
Personal finance How do credit cards work? 💳 When used with care, a credit card can be a powerful personal finance tool that lets you spread the cost of spending and improve your credit score. Let’s look at how a credit card works!
Making Plum Unlock advanced budgeting with a Plum Ultra subscription As rising prices put pressure on people’s finances it’s important to justify the value of subscription services. We explain why we think Plum Ultra is one of the best monthly subscriptions going!
Making Plum Access exclusive features with a Plum Pro subscription A Plum Pro subscription (£2.99 per month) harnesses Behavioural Science research and intelligent personalisation to help you manage your saving targets and score your financial goals quicker.
How to have fun with no money Here are 10 fun activities you and your friends can enjoy this summer that won't break the bank!
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.
Personal finance 10 ways to cope with rising costs this winter We want to support you in whatever way we can, so we’ve put together 10 ways that might help you save money this winter. It’s in no way the solution to the situation, but hopefully it can help in some small way.
Personal finance How to break financial inertia and build good money habits Is financial inertia stopping you from reaching your money goals? Discover how you can keep your money in motion for a brighter financial future.
Making Plum New: Keep track of your spending with the Plum Debit Card The Plum Card is the latest addition to our money management toolkit, aiming to give you better visibility and control over your finances.
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.
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.
Personal finance 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.
Making Plum What is Automated Saving? ⚙️ Automating your finances can help reduce the effort required to implement your strategy. We look at what it means to automate your savings and the potential benefits of using automatic deposits.
Budgeting Emergency funds: how to build a financial safety net 😌 Building an emergency fund is an essential part of your personal finance journey. Here’s why an emergency fund is important, how much money you should have saved, and where you should save it!
Budgeting 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!
Personal finance 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.
Budgeting Do budgets really work? 🍰 Budgeting is one of the most basic aspects of personal finance, yet plenty of people still doubt whether they work. In this article, we explain the main benefits of budgeting, and explore some ways you might be going wrong with yours!
Personal finance What's an Emergency Fund? 💰 An emergency fund is absolutely essential, and something that everyone should have. Here we discuss what emergency funds are, why you need one and how much you should be putting in yours.
Personal finance How to curb online shopping 🛍 Online shopping can sometimes go beyond necessity and develop into a compulsion that causes us to spend more than we can afford. Here are our tips for keeping your online spending under control.
Personal finance Tips for choosing the right travel insurance policy 🧳 With so many policies and different types of cover to choose between... buying travel insurance can be a confusing business! But we’re here to help you find the best deal for your needs.
