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This site breaks money down into clear, manageable steps. Begin where you are, follow practical guidance, and watch your financial picture improve. Everything is structured to reduce overwhelm and help your decisions feel easy and informed.
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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
Also by Next Steps Finance: UK Self-Employed Tax Tracker, UK Landlord Tax Tracker, UK First-Time Buyer Planner and UK Reseller Profit Tracker. See all templates →
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The 6 Pillars
Each pillar is a chapter of your financial journey. Work through them in order, or jump to the stage that matches where you are right now.
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Build Rock-Solid Money Basics
Stability
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Create Dependable, Resilient Finances
Growth
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Accelerate Your Wealth
Expansion
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Level Up Beyond the Basics
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