Looking to improve your knowledge around budgeting? Nice one, well you’ve come to the right place.
Budgeting is the secret weapon in your arsenal. I would even argue it is up there as the most impactful thing you can do to get your finances in shape.
It gets a bad rap, but a good budget can empower you in so many ways. It allows you to see where you need to target savings, and a good budget allows you to actually spend more on the things that matter most to you.
On this page is a selection of articles relating to budgeting here on The Mindful Money Project, be sure to check them out.
With the current cost of living crisis in the United Kingdom, it makes sense to stay on top of your expenses. As food tends to take up a large portion of your weekly expenditure, it is worth looking at if there are any ways to reduce it. First though, you’ll need to understand what is …
What is the Average Weekly Food Shop For 2 Adults UK? Read More »
When looking at your own food costs, it is often difficult to know how you’re doing. Are you living a decadent lifestyle or are your food costs in line with other people in a similar position to you? Many people ask the question: “how much should a single person spend on food in the UK?”. …
If you’re looking to buy a car in the UK, it’s important to be aware of how much it’s going to cost you. There is a range of different costs associated with owning and running a car, from fuel and insurance to tax and repairs. In this article, we’ll take a look at each of …
As we come up to the new year, lots of us will be setting new years resolutions to improve our finances. One of them will likely be to save money? Well, who would have thought the humble envelope could help. I had great success with this as a student and still use the digital version …
We all love a free app nowadays, don’t we? I sure do. But, sometimes it isn’t always clear if an app is actually free or not. So, I’m answering the question; is Emma budget app free? What is Emma? Emma* is a budgeting app and spend tracking app (that has closed a wildly successful crowdfunding …
With some great innovation in financial services over the last few years, we’re comparing two of the newer competitors. In this article, we’ll be seeing who comes out on top in the head to head: Chip vs Moneybox. Read until the end for my verdict. Chip vs Moneybox: What are these apps? Chip* and Moneybox …
Chip vs Moneybox: Which One Can Grow Your Wealth? Read More »
Since Open Banking came into play, competition has heated up in the financial services space. Lots of new startups have built amazing tools that can help you to manage your money. I’m looking at two such apps today; Plum and Moneybox. But who wins in the head-to-head; Plum vs Moneybox? I’ll reveal my verdict at …
Plum vs Moneybox: Can One of These Boost Your Wealth? Read More »
The personal finance app world is always evolving. Originally it was simple spend tracking apps. Then came Open Banking. Now, we’re looking at some of the best AI-enabled personal finance apps available at the moment. Both of these are defining the automatic savings app world. We put two head to head; Plum vs Cleo. Quick …
Plum vs Cleo – Will These Clever Apps Save You Money? Read More »
Wish you could harness technology to help your finances? You’re in luck. Today we pit two of the best personal finance apps head to head; Plum vs Emma. Quick summary – Plum vs Emma Plum* is best for people looking for a digital assistant to think for them. Plum siphons off money it thinks you …
Plum vs Emma – Which One Will Help You Save Money? Read More »
Ever had the joy of tagging up your monthly bank statements manually in a spreadsheet? Believe it or not this is how I used to stay on top of my finances before all of these money apps came along. It meant I didn’t do it as much as I should have. Now, however, I’m spoilt …
