The Poise Money blog

Weekly UK money guides — budgeting, saving, investing, family finances, retirement and genuine discounts. No fluff, no affiliate spam.

• Budgeting · 5 min read

  Starting a budget when payday is weekly

  Most budgeting apps assume a monthly salary. Here's how to plan around weekly or fortnightly pay without it falling apart by Wednesday.

  23 June 2026
• Investing · 6 min read

  Investing basics for UK beginners (no jargon)

  ISAs, index funds, and why "time in the market" beats "timing the market" — explained in plain English.

  16 June 2026
• Students · 4 min read

  Saving money as a student without missing out

  Maintenance loan stretched thin? Here's where the real savings are — without giving up your social life.

  9 June 2026
• Families · 5 min read

  Family budgeting after baby (and nursery fees)

  Nursery, nappies, kids' clothes that last five minutes. How to rebuild a budget when life just changed.

  2 June 2026
• Retirement · 6 min read

  Approaching retirement: a UK money checklist

  Five to ten years out from State Pension age? Here's what to check, consolidate, and decide.

  26 May 2026
• Deals · 4 min read

  Where to find genuine UK discounts (not affiliate junk)

  Cashback sites, loyalty cards, and the discount stacks that actually move the needle on a weekly shop.

  19 May 2026