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The UK Budget Planner

UK Budget Planner dashboard in Google Sheets on a laptop

The same system I use to run my own household finances, rebuilt so anyone can use it. Enter your numbers once and it plans your next five years for you.

  • Zero-based budget: every pound gets a job, "Left to allocate" always lands on £0
  • Tick off bills and savings each month with the built-in tracker
  • See your net worth and savings 5 years ahead
  • UK take-home pay calculator: tax, NI, student loans, pensions, Scottish rates
  • Goals plus ISA, LISA and pension allowance tracking

£14.99 one-off · Instant access · Free tax-year updates · No subscription or bank login

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Get personalized budgeting support in a practical, judgment-free session. We'll build a budget that actually works for your life.

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Travel Cashback 2026: Earn Back on Holidays, Hotels and Flights

Travel cashback 2026: earn up to 12% back on hotels and 3% on package holidays, avoid 2.99% card fees abroad, and work out your total with our calculator.

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Cashback vs Avios 2026: Which Credit Card Rewards Pay More?

Cashback vs Avios 2026: we compare Amex cashback and Avios cards on real spending, show when Avios win, and give you a calculator to check your own.

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Cashback Sign-Up Bonuses 2026: £82 of Free Money in November

Cashback sign-up bonuses 2026: claim £82 from seven UK apps in November, from Rakuten's £25 to Monzo's £10, with what each asks and a bonus calculator.

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Christmas Cashback 2026: Earn Back on Gifts and the Food Shop

Christmas cashback 2026: earn up to 10% back on gifts and 3-5% on the food shop, with live rates, posting dates and a free calculator.

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Pensions and Inheritance Tax 2027: What Changes and What to Do

Pensions and inheritance tax from 6 April 2027: who pays, the 40% charge, the 67% trap at 75+, what's excluded and five steps to take before the rules start.

Foundations

Earned Settlement 2026: New ILR Earnings Thresholds Explained

Earned settlement explained: the new £12,571, £50,271 and £125,141 earnings thresholds for UK ILR, who keeps 5 years and what to do now.

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