Personal finance Your end-of-year financial checklist It’s time to wrap up 2022 with some year-end financial planning. It’s not as scary as it sounds, promise. Just go through our checklist this December to get your money organised for the year ahead.
Personal finance How to set good financial goals What is a good financial goal, and how do you set them? More importantly, how do you reach them? Find the answers in this guide!
Pensions How to find a lost pension A lost pension plan means you won’t get everything you’re entitled to when you retire. Find out how you can trace your pensions and combine them into one pot for simpler management in this guide.
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 What’s the process to remortgage? Remortgaging is a key part of home ownership, but the remortgage process can be stressful! Our guide explains how remortgaging works and looks at how you can find the best remortgage deals.
Investing The differences between wealth management and asset management What does ‘wealth management’ actually mean? And is it any different to ‘asset management’? In this guide we’ll uncover these two widespread terms, to help you find the best solution for your needs.
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.
Personal finance What is an overdraft? 📈 Living in your overdraft can be stressful, and hard on your budget. Wave goodbye to those high interest rates and charges by learning how to pay back your overdraft and better manage your money.
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.
Money saving How to save money💰 Saving is important, but reaching your saving goals shouldn’t have to be hard. Whether you’re putting money away for a rainy day or a sunny one abroad, our simple guide on how to save money can help.
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.
Money saving How to find the best Cash ISA 💸 If you’re deciding where to store your savings you might be considering a Cash ISA. Our guide explains what a Cash ISA is and how to find the best Cash ISA.
Budgeting Celebrities who need to switch up their budget 📸 If you’re finding yourself re-adjusting your budget ahead of lockdown restrictions easing, you’re not alone. These celebrities also need to take a long hard look at how they’re managing their money.
Investing What is a Stocks and Shares ISA? A Stocks and Shares ISA is a way to invest money with a number of tax benefits. Read our guide to Investment ISAs to discover how to pick the best provider, plus the rules and fees involved.
Investing 10 trends we've seen during the COVID-19 investor boom 💥 For our third Plum Talk, we took a deep dive into investor behaviour. Our panel unpacked all the major trends of the COVID-19 pandemic, but what does the future have in store? Let’s find out...
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!
Money saving 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.
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 Does the 50/30/20 Rule work? 🍰 There’s no blueprint for life, but budgeting tricks like the ‘50/30/20 Rule’ can help you balance setting money aside for the future… with living your life in the now!
Money saving The best money challenges for you and your mates 👨👩👧👦 You know the saying, “time flies when you’re doing a fun money challenge?” We don’t either… but gamifying the amount you can stash means you may be much more likely to smash your finance goals!
Personal finance Our top 5 personal finance blogs for tips and tricks 🤓 Are you tossing and turning about how much money you spend on meals? Do you want to learn how to make money from home? Can you be eco friendly on a budget? Check out the third blog in this series to find the answers to these questions and more.
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!
