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I Spent £20 on a Health Direct Debit I Forgot About — Here's How I Audit Every Subscription in 10 Minutes
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I Spent £20 on a Health Direct Debit I Forgot About — Here's How I Audit Every Subscription in 10 Minutes

Last Tuesday, I was scrolling through my bank feed while waiting for the microwave to ping — reheating last night'

4 min read Mar 30
The Complete Guide to ISAs in 2025-26: Which One Should You Open?
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The Complete Guide to ISAs in 2025-26: Which One Should You Open?

If you've been meaning to sort out your ISA situation but keep putting it off, this is your

5 min read Mar 26
How I Track Every Penny Without Thinking About It
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How I Track Every Penny Without Thinking About It

About a year ago, I sat down on a Sunday evening and built myself an automated spending tracker. It took

4 min read Mar 26
Energy Price Cap April 2026: Should You Fix Now or Stay on Variable?
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Energy Price Cap April 2026: Should You Fix Now or Stay on Variable?

The energy price cap April 2026 is dropping, and if you're anything like me, your first thought was:

4 min read Mar 26
5 Free UK Apps That Actually Help You Save Money in 2026
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5 Free UK Apps That Actually Help You Save Money in 2026

I've tested dozens of money apps over the years, and most of them end up deleted within a

4 min read Mar 26
The 10 Pound Rule: How I Decide Whether a Small Purchase Is Worth It
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The 10 Pound Rule: How I Decide Whether a Small Purchase Is Worth It

Last year, I tracked every purchase I made under £10. Coffee here, a magazine there, a random kitchen gadget from

4 min read Mar 26
I Automated My Health Spending and Saved £240 a Year Without Noticing
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I Automated My Health Spending and Saved £240 a Year Without Noticing

Last March, I was scrolling through my bank statement on a Sunday morning when I spotted a £20 direct debit

4 min read Mar 25
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