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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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Stability

Savings Rates After the 4% Rate Rise: Where to Earn More Now

Savings rates after the Bank of England's rise to 4%: the best easy access pays 4.57%, Cash ISAs up to 4.66%. What changes for savers and what to do.

Foundations

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Revolut Ultra vs Amex Platinum compared for UK travellers in November 2026. £595 vs £650 a year, lounges, insurance, points, foreign fees and who each suits.

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Revolut Premium vs Monzo Perks compared for November 2026. Both about £9 a month with Uber One, but they differ on travel, savings, perks and lock-in.

Foundations

Revolut Metal vs Ultra 2026: Is Ultra Worth £430 More?

Revolut Metal vs Ultra compared for November 2026. £165 vs £595 a year, lounge access, cancellation cover, 4% savings, RevPoints and who Ultra really suits.

Foundations

Revolut Plus vs Premium 2026: Which Paid Plan Is Better?

Revolut Plus vs Premium compared for November 2026. £3.99 vs £8.99 a month, exchange limits, ATM cash, savings, subscriptions and which is better value.

Foundations

Revolut Premium vs Metal 2026: Is Metal Worth £75 More?

Revolut Premium vs Metal compared for November 2026. New £8.99 and £16.99 prices, travel insurance, subscriptions, ATM cash and who should pay for Metal.

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