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The 50/30/20 budget, explained in five minutes
A simple way to split your pay between needs, wants and savings, with a worked example for a typical month.
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Read the full answerHow much should I have in an emergency fund?
The three-to-six-months rule, when it changes, and a quick way to work out your own number.
Read the full answerWhat is an index fund, and why do people love them?
Spreading your money across hundreds of companies at a tiny cost, explained without the jargon.
Read the full answerShould I switch banks for a sign-up bonus?
When a switching bonus is free money, and the catches that can make it cost you.
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