💰Stackin' Squad 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!
💰Stackin' Squad 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!
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 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!
💰Stackin' Squad 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!
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 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!
💰Stackin' Squad The best way to use a credit card responsibly 💳 A credit card can be a handy companion. They sometimes get a bad reputation because, without discipline, it’s easy to run up debt. We explain when to use a credit card, and how to use one responsibly!
💰Stackin' Squad Our top 5 personal finance blogs - goal orientated🏅 In the second instalment of our recommended top personal finance blogs, we’re focusing on goal-orientated content. We’ve chosen five more resources that are geared towards helping you achieve a specific aim, whether that be paying off debt or managing your household’s finances.
💰Stackin' Squad What is VAT? ⚖️ Over the past weeks you’ve probably heard that HM Revenue & Customs have cut the VAT on hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions. With almost everything we buy affected by VAT, we take a look at what it is and what this news actually means for you.
💰Stackin' Squad Our top 5 general personal finance blogs 📚 Here at Plum, nurturing your personal finance is dear to us 🌱 Although we help you put money aside through smart calculations, reading other Plumsters personal finance tips and tricks can lend a helping hand too 🤝
💰Stackin' Squad What's inflation and is it always bad? 🤑 Inflation is something that relates to us all. Any store of money will be affected by inflation... so it's pretty important that we understand what inflation is and whether it's always a bad thing!
💰Stackin' Squad 10 best ways to save money as a student 📒 Regardless of personal circumstances, meeting new people, enjoying new experiences and student life in general, can all make budgeting a challenge. Here are our top ways to save as a student.
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad How to Automate Your Savings 💸 If you’ve ever struggled to put money away for the future, you probs won’t need reminding that it’s hard! Automation can stop life getting in the way, so we explain what this means and how to do it.
💰Stackin' Squad 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.
💰Stackin' Squad 4 easy ways to put more away with Plum 📈 Whatever challenges you’re facing right now, we’re here to help you optimise your budget wherever possible!
💰Stackin' Squad The Basics of Personal Finance 🧮 The term personal finance is broad, covering almost anything related to your money! But it all forms part of a wider lifelong strategy aimed at providing for yourself and your loved ones.
💰Stackin' Squad How to Do Valentine's Day on a Budget 💜 If you’re planning a romantic Valentine’s Day date or you’re looking for the perfect gift for your significant other, we’re here with the best selection of budget ideas this side of Cupid’s arrow 🏹
💰Stackin' Squad How to: Lower Your Bills 🔌 When it comes to switching suppliers (e.g. home utilities), millions of us in the UK are being put at an unfair disadvantage due to a ‘loyalty penalty’. And chances are, it’s costing you... right now!
💰Stackin' Squad How to Have Fun With No Money 😬 Humans are wired to prioritise immediate gratification over long-term satisfaction. But next time that urge to splurge strikes, we want you to be armed with fun ideas that won't break the bank.
💰Stackin' Squad How to Become a Millionaire 🎩 When people hear the word millionaire, they often tend to picture an entrepreneur with a single idea or invention that makes them a fortune. But there is more than one way to make a million!