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automate savings UK

How I Automated My Standing Orders to Save £400 a Month Without Thinking

I saved £400 last month. Didn't feel it. Didn't notice it leaving my account, didn'

5 min read Apr 13
new tax year 2026 UK

New Tax Year 2026: 5 Money Automations to Set Up Before 6 April

The new tax year 2026 UK kicks off on 6 April, and I'll be honest — I nearly let

5 min read Apr 6
postcode lottery

The Financial Postcode Lottery: Why Where You Live in the UK Quietly Costs You More

I moved fifteen miles across town three years ago. Same job, same car, same life. But my council tax went

4 min read Apr 1
automated spending tracker

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
automate direct debits UK

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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