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29 November 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Ema says her biggest learning moment was realising how relaxed she’d feel if she split her savings into multiple accounts.
26 November 2024
Reading time: 3 minutes
How not to use Black Friday as an excuse to spend money you don’t have or would be better off saving – shop smarter with our quick checklist.
19 November 2024
Reading time: 4 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Charlie says the most valuable thing he’s ever learned is how compound interest can work for us.
18 October 2024
Reading time: 5 minutes
In our series exploring real people’s experiences with money, Kate says it was eye-opening to learn how to invest to make her money work for her, rather than just working for her money.
11 October 2024
Reading time: 6 minutes
All kinds of psychological and behavioural factors influence how we save money – and there are ways to work them to your advantage.
Read more about The psychology of saving and how to get your brain on board
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