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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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Expansion

Landlord Tax Rise April 2027: New 24% Rate Explained

Landlord tax rises to 24%, 44% and 49% on rental profit from April 2027. See what you'll pay, how mortgage interest relief changes and what to do now.

Growth

Wealthify Review 2026: Fees, Returns and Is It Worth It?

Wealthify review 2026: the real fees (0.74% to 1.06% a year), five years of returns, the £50 referral and ISA cashback offers, and who it suits.

Side Hustles

Trading Allowance Rises to £3,000: Side Hustle Tax Explained

Trading allowance rises from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027. See who gains, when you still need Self Assessment and how much side hustle tax you'll save.

Foundations

£100 Energy Payment 2027: Who Gets It and When It's Paid

The £100 Household Energy Payment goes to homes in council tax bands A to D in England from January 2027. Who qualifies, how it's paid and other bill cuts.

Growth

Lifetime ISA Penalty Cut to 20%: New First Time Buyer ISA Explained

Lifetime ISA penalty falls to 20% for homes over £450,000 from 29 October 2026, and a First Time Buyer ISA arrives in April 2029. What it means for buyers.

Growth

Cash ISA Limit Stays £20,000: Budget 2026 U-Turn Explained

The cash ISA limit stays at £20,000 after Budget 2026 scrapped the £12,000 cut. What it means, the best way to use it and why it matters more from April 2027.

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