Money Watch – Personal Finance Blog

Earn $15 for you and your friend when you invite them to Monzo. Terms apply.

Monzo is the best banking app that helps you save towards your goals, spend confidently, and manage your money—all without any fees.

Open a personal or joint checking account in just a few minutes.

WHY OVER 10 MILLION CUSTOMERS LOVE MONZO

Say goodbye to fees. No account fees, overdraft fees, or foreign transaction fees.
Earn interest on every goal with our Savings Jars.
Get paid early with a qualifying direct deposit.
Connect all of your accounts and cards for an all-in-one view of your finances.
Instant access to cash with our network of 38,000 free ATMs across the US.
Our award-winning support team is here to help 24/7.
Your money is FDIC insured up to $250,000.

UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING HABITS

Real-time notifications each time you spend on your debit card.
Get money saving insights across all your bank accounts and credit cards.
Set a target for how much you want to spend and we’ll help you stay on track.

REACH YOUR SAVINGS GOALS

Earn interest on every goal. No catch, no small print. Just instant access savings and smart tools to help you reach your goals faster.
Set aside money for trips, bills, emergency funds, and more in a Savings Jar.
Set a goal on a Jar and we’ll show you your progress as you save. Tell us what date you want to reach your goal by, and we’ll work out the regular deposit needed.
Automatically contribute a portion of your paycheck towards your goals.
Turn your spare change into savings with automatic roundups.

SERIOUSLY SECURE

With Monzo, your money is insured up to $250,000 through our partner Sutton Bank, Member FDIC.¹
Anti-fraud systems that make sure your money is safe, without adding friction for you.
Protect your money with Touch ID, Face ID, and PIN.

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*The national average interest rate for savings accounts as posted on FDIC.gov, as of June 17, 2024.

Monzo’s Savings Jar Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is as of July 29, 2024. The APY may change at any time.

Registered address: Monzo Inc, 447 Sutter St., Ste 405 PMB1025, San Francisco, CA 94108

Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through FDIC deposit insurance coverage to apply, which you can learn more about on fdic.gov.

The Monzo Mastercard Debit Card is issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

¹Your funds are held at Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Though Monzo is not an insured bank, money in your Monzo account is eligible for pass-through FDIC insurance that would protect up to $250,000 in the unlikely event that Sutton Bank failed. Certain conditions must be satisfied for pass-through FDIC deposit insurance coverage to apply, which you can learn more about on fdic.gov.

Join the 50+ million customers worldwide who use our app to spend, send, and save smarter.

Make your spend, well-spent
Pay any way, with physical cards, virtual cards, single-use virtual cards for extra protection, Google or Apple Pay
Spend abroad with great exchange rates (fees additional to the rate provided may apply)
Access 55+ K in-network ATMs worldwide with no fees
Link your external bank accounts to stay on top of all your spending
Design a physical card you vibe with (fees may apply).

Set your kids up for financial success. Get them a Revolut ＜18 account, with their own card, so they can learn about money in a safe and fun way

Send money near, far, wherever they are
Request or send 25+ currencies with a tap to anyone, anywhere
Chat, send, and receive money, in one place. Whatever your plans, transfers are almost instant between your Revolut friends with P2P payments
Split and settle bills in one place. You can even share a fun GIF to diffuse any tension

Save the interest-ing way
Grow your money with up to 4.25%* APY with Savings Vaults, Access your savings whenever you need to, with zero penalties or fees
Build your savings effortlessly — set up recurring transfers and round up spare change to stash cash

Explore Stock Trading (capital at risk)
Start trading stocks from $1 (other fees may apply)
Choose from 2,000+ stocks to invest in some of the world's most popular companies
Enjoy no-commission stock trading within your monthly allowance (other fees may apply)

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Investment accounts and disclosures may be displayed together. Self-directed brokerage products are provided by Revolut Securities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Brokerage Products • Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value. Automated investing is provided by Revolut Wealth Inc, an SEC-registered investment adviser.

End the overspend
Get instant spending notifications to keep track of every payment
Use smart budgeting and analytics tools to stop wondering where your money went, and start telling it where to go
Worried about missing upcoming payments or subscription charges? Don't be — we'll notify you beforehand
Upgrade to one of our paid plans to get exclusive cards, more benefits, and even cooler perks. Pick the plan that's right for you: Premium or Metal (Paid Plan T&Cs and subscription fees apply).

Unlock security features that you control
Freeze and unfreeze your card in a tap
Use single-use cards with new details generated each time you use it, for an extra layer of protection
Set spending limits and get notifications to keep track of your money

How we protect your money
Our sophisticated fraud prevention system flags high-risk transactions and pings you an alert, so you can spot scams, and nip 'em in the bud
Extensive identity verification keeps sign-ups secure, and your account is protected with passcodes and biometrics
We're available 24/7 via our in-app customer support

Funds in your Revolut Prepaid Card Account are held at or transferred to Lead Bank, Member FDIC, and are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 applicable limits by the FDIC in the event Lead Bank fails if specific deposit insurance requirements are met. See FDIC-Prepaid Cards and Deposit Insurance Coverage.

California Privacy Notice: https://www.revolut.com/en-US/legal/privacy

*The highest APY is available to users on a Premium or Metal plan. Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is a variable rate and subject to change. These APYs are accurate as of October, 20th, 2023. Monthly fees apply for Premium and Metal plans. Terms and Conditions Apply. No minimum amount required. Savings Vault services provided by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC

Revolut Ltd (No. 08804411) is authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference 900562). Registered address: 107 Greenwich Street, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006

Take control of your money and tax with the HMRC app

It’s secure, free to download, and easy to use. Get on it, and join millions of people already saving time with the HMRC app.

Key Features:
- Quick setup: sign in using face recognition, fingerprint scan, or a six-digit PIN
- Stay in control: check your tax code and see your pay before it even shows in your bank, so you know you're paying the right amount
- Claim a tax refund: find out if you’re due any tax back from us and quickly claim a refund if you’re owed one
- Check your State Pension: see how much State Pension you could get, when you can get it and how to increase it, if you can
- Self Assessment: a safe and secure way to make Self Assessment payments and get information you'll need to file
- Child Benefit support: claim, manage, and update your Child Benefit details
- National Insurance: find and save your National Insurance number so you have it when you need it
- Go paperless: opt to receive key messages from HMRC online

Download the HMRC app today and stay on top of your money and taxes

Earn money as an online tester? As often and whenever you want?

Join Germany's largest platform for paid online jobs and join over 2,900,000 online testers.

After signing up for free, you'll immediately have access to countless online surveys.

- Earn over USD 850 directly after download, whether on the go or from the comfort of your home, maximum flexibility guaranteed.
- Choose from the largest assortment in the German-speaking area, orders that fit you exactly.
- You will be regularly invited to the latest surveys.
- Orders with multi goals allow you to achieve higher earnings through continuous testing.
- Fast and secure payout: Get paid within 24 hours.
- Upgrade to a premium tester and earn exclusive access to higher-paying assignments.
- Tested, Verified, Recommended! We value authenticity and trustworthiness. Not for nothing we are recommended by Verbraucherschutz.de. In addition, testerup.com is certified with the TÜV - eKomi rating of 4.3/5.

PayPal is a smart and secure way to shop in-store and online, earn cash back on brands you love, send money to friends and much more. Get started in the app.

SAVE OFFERS IN THE APP
Get cash back offers* from brands you love. We’ll automatically apply them at checkout.
*Eligible items only. Redeem points for cash or other options. Terms and exclusions apply: PayPal.com/rewards-terms

SEND AND REQUEST MONEY FOR FREE
Securely send and receive money with just about anyone in 120+ countries
It’s free to send and receive with friends & family in the US when funded by a bank account or PayPal balance

GET THE PAYPAL DEBIT CARD AND EARN CASH BACK
Request your card right in the app. No credit check required.
Shop with your PayPal balance everywhere Mastercard® is accepted.
Earn 5% cash back on a category you choose each month*
 
*5% cash back earned as points you redeem for cash & other options on up to $1000 spend/month. Terms apply: http://paypal.com/rewardspal.
A PayPal balance account is required to get the card.
The PayPal Debit Mastercard® is issued by The Bancorp Bank N.A. (“Bancorp”), pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated and may be used everywhere Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Bancorp is issuer of the Card only and not responsible for the associated accounts or other products, services, or offers from PayPal. PayPal is a financial technology company, not a bank. The Card is linked to your PayPal Balance account. See PayPal Balance Terms and Conditions: https://www.paypal.com/us/legalhub/pp-balance-tnc#holding

CRYPTOCURRENCY
Buy, sell and hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, PayPal USD, Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin with PayPal*

*PayPal, Inc. is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NY Dept. of Financial Services. To buy, sell, transfer, and hold crypto is subject to risks, may result in significant losses, and not available where prohibited by law. We do not make recommendations about crypto transactions. Consider seeking advice from a financial and tax advisor. Crypto custody, trades and transfer services are performed for us by Paxos Trust Co. LLC or other appropriately authorized provider. See terms: paypal.com/crypto_terms

GROW YOUR MONEY WITH HIGH-YIELD PAYPAL SAVINGS
Roll your money into PayPal Savings and earn a competitive APY*
Easily manage your account right from the app. Transfer money in and out, set individual goals, and track your progress as your savings grows.

*PayPal Savings annual percentage yield (APY) is a variable rate and can change at any time, including after the account is opened. PayPal is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking service provided by Synchrony Bank, Member FDIC. PayPal Balance account is required to use PayPal Savings. 

TRACK YOUR PACKAGES
View your orders and their delivery status right from the PayPal app–even if you didn’t pay with PayPal. Simply link your Gmail or Outlook to get started.
Get live updates each step of the way until they arrive safely at your door.
Not all sellers are participants.

PAY IN 4 WITH NO LATE FEES
Split everyday purchases into 4 interest-free payments at millions of online stores.
No late fees. No impact to your credit score.
Manage payments right in the app.

*Pay in 4 is available upon approval for purchases of $30 - $1500 and is currently not available to residents of MO or NV. 18 years old or older to apply. PayPal, Inc.: Loans to CA residents are made or arranged pursuant to a CA Financing Law License. GA Installment Lender Licensee, NMLS #910457. RI Small Loan Lender Licensee. NM residents: Go to paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/campaigns/newmexicodisclosure. Learn more at paypal.com/payin4

Availability of features varies by market.

PayPal
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UK's #1 app for active trading & long-term investing.* (77% of retail CFD accounts lose money when trading with this provider)
Access global financial markets commission-free and hassle-free.
Start with a free, lifetime practice account with virtual money.

Trading 212 Invest & ISA:

- Unlimited commission-free trades;
- 13,000+ Real Stocks and ETFs from the UK, the US, Germany, France, Spain, the Netherlands and others;
- High interest on your uninvested cash: 4.35% on GBP, 2.4% on EUR, 4.1% on USD, and more. Paid daily. Terms apply.
- Multi-currency account: deposit, invest and earn interest in 13 currencies;
- Fractional shares, Pies and AutoInvest: create a diversified portfolio and invest automatically, reinvest dividends, or copy popular portfolios;
- Trading 212 Card - experience revolutionary low exchange rates and get 1% cashback until 15 July 2025, 0.5% thereafter;
- Extended hours trading with fractional shares;
- 24/5 trading for US stocks: non-stop market access from Monday until Friday via more trading sessions;
- Portfolio transfers: transfer shares from and to other brokers. Free of charge;
- Trading 212 community: see how others invest;
- Uncompromising, direct trade execution - we don’t sell your order flow.

Trading 212 Cash ISA:

- 4.35% AER (variable), earned daily, paid monthly
- Flexible - withdraw anytime
- Completely free - no account fees

ISA accounts are provided by Trading 212 UK Ltd.


Trading 212 CFD:

- 9,000+ CFDs on Stocks, Forex, Gold, Oil, Indices and more;
- Competitive spreads even at news time;
- Smooth and easy to use charts for technical analysis, powered by TradingView.

...and always an outstanding live customer service, responding within seconds.

Investments can fall and rise. You may get back less than you invested. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 77% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.


Trading 212 provides execution-only service. Not investment advice or portfolio management. Automatic investing refers to executing scheduled deposits. You are responsible for all investment and rebalancing decisions.


Zero commission refers to no broker fee being charged for buying or selling shares.
FX fee of 0.15% applies when buying or selling securities denominated in a currency different from that of your Trading 212 account.


* Based on statistics by data.ai as of January 2025.


Trading 212 is the following companies:

Trading 212 UK Ltd. authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register number 609146).
Trading 212 Markets Ltd. authorised and regulated by the CySEC, Cyprus (Register number 398/21).
FXFlat Bank GmbH is authorised and regulated by German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) (BaFin ID number 10109603).
Trading 212 AU PTY Ltd. authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (License number 541122).
Trading 212 Ltd. authorised and regulated by the FSC, Bulgaria (Register number RG-03-0237).

Seller: Trading 212
Address: Aldermary House 10-15 Queen Street, London, EC4N 1TX

Welcome to the new Hastings Direct app, which is packed full of features designed to take the hassle out of managing your insurance. You’ll find your policy details and insurance documents as well as contact numbers and claims tips all stored safely and securely in the app to access whenever and wherever you need them.

So, whether you want to manage your policy, need help if you’ve broken down or have to make a claim you can get the help you need, quickly.

MANAGE YOUR POLICY:

- One-click links to important information for your Hastings Direct, Premier, Essentials and YouDrive polices – quick access to your policy number, what you’re covered for, excesses and renewal date*
- Something changed? Update your car, address or add a new driver in a few easy steps*
- Need more information and hate rummaging through paperwork? Keep all your key documents in one place that’s accessible 24/7*
- View your car, home, van and bike policies all in one place
- Constantly forgetting passwords? Switch to Touch ID / Face ID or a 6-digit pin
- Stay safe - Customise security features and read our privacy policy

BREAKDOWN ASSISTANCE:

- Get help when you need it most – Hit ‘click to call’ and you’ll connect directly to your breakdown provider

CLAIMS:
- Need to make a claim? Use the app to register a claim
- Got a query about an existing claim? Our app will help you find the answer
- Get in touch directly - Send important information to us via email

We’re working hard to release lots of exciting new functions to help make your life that little bit easier, so make sure you keep your app updated. If you’ve got any suggestions on how we can improve the app or if you require technical support, please email mobileappsupport@hastingsdirect.com.

Disclaimer

Minimum Hastings Direct app requirements:

- iOS 12.0 or newer
- Phone must not previously or currently be jailbroken**

*Customers with policies beginning with ‘H’ are automatically redirected to our mobile website to view or change their policy
**allowing root access to files which remove all restrictions from the phone


Hastings Insurance Services Limited, trading as Hastings Direct, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 311492).

Stay in control of your money with customisable tools that help you manage your day-to-day spending and keep track of your bills.

READY, STEADY, PAY

•With the power to check upcoming payments, you can make sure you’re ready to pay on the day. Yay!


JUST A TOUCH AWAY
•Use your face or fingerprint to log in, which makes signing into the app faster and more secure.
•The app now has a 'space' for everything you need – so you can find everything from your balance to your savings, pensions or investments easily.


PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT
•Whether your card is lost, stolen or turned into a chew toy, you can relax knowing you can freeze it, order a new one, or and look up your card details.

IN FOR A PENNY

•Spending Insights help you understand where your money goes every month. You might be surprised to find you spend a bit more than you thought on frothy coffee.
•Make every penny count with Save the Change. It rounds up what you spend on your debit card to the nearest pound, transferring the change into your nominated savings account.
•Enjoy a cheeky bargain or three. Everyday Offers give you the opportunity to earn cashback from a range of retailers. Kerching!

HOW WE’LL CONTACT YOU

Using the app won’t affect how we contact you. Our emails will address you by your title and surname and include the last four digits of your account number, or the last three digits of your postcode. Any texts we send will come from LLOYDSBANK. Be wary of any message that differs from this – it could be a scam.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We don't charge you to use our services, but your mobile operator might charge for some things, such as downloading or using the app, so please check with them. Services may be affected by phone signal and functionality.

When you use this app, we collect anonymous location data to help combat fraud, fix bugs and improve future services.

The app is available to customers with a UK personal account and valid registered phone number. IOS14 or above required. Device registration required. Terms and conditions apply.

Freeze and unfreeze certain types of transactions securely 24/7 for extra peace of mind or if you’ve temporarily misplaced your card.

Touch ID requires at least iPhone 6s running iOS 14.0 or above or iPad (5th generation), iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, or iPad mini 3 (or later models). Face ID requires either iPhone X or later models, or iPad Pro with Face ID capability (2018 onwards).

Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPhone, Touch ID and Face ID are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Lloyds and Lloyds Bank are trading names of Lloyds Bank plc (registered in England and Wales (no. 2065), registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN). Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278.

LEGAL INFORMATION
This app is designed and intended for Lloyds UK customers to access and service UK personal products, and for customers of Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc, using the business names Lloyds Bank International and Lloyds Bank International Private Banking, to access and service personal products held in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It should only be downloaded for this purpose.

While the app can be downloaded from App Stores outside the UK, this does not mean we are inviting, offering or recommending you engage in any transactions or establish a customer relationship with Lloyds or Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc.

Any confirmation that our product or service complies with European Union law is made to Apple to meet its legal requirements. This does not imply any representation, warranty, or statement to you and should not be relied upon for entering into any contract.

Join over 10 million customers and download our NatWest mobile banking app today to make your day-to-day banking easy, quick and secure.

Why the NatWest app?

Manage your money easily and securely:
•Apply for current, savings, child, teen, premier and student accounts quickly. Eligibility criteria apply.
•See all your bank accounts straight from your home screen.
•Freeze and unfreeze your card at any time (Mastercard only).
•Set up touch, voice or face ID for better security and send high value payments in-app, amend payment limits and more. Touch, voice and face ID are only available on selected devices. Optic ID is also available on Apple Vision Pro.

Send, receive and access money quickly:
•Request money via a QR code or link.
•Send money faster with a personalised list of favourite payees.
•Split a bill up to £500 by sharing a payment request link with multiple people at once. (Eligible current accounts only. Payment requests can be sent to anyone with an eligible account with a participating UK bank and uses online or mobile banking. Paying bank criteria and limits may apply.)
•iPhone only: Get Cash in emergencies with a unique code without using your card. You can withdraw up to £130 every 24 hours at our branded ATMs. You must have a least £10 available in your account and an active debit card (locked or unlocked).

Stay on top of your spending and saving:
•Keep track of payments all in one place.
•Save your spare change with Round Ups if you have an eligible current account and instant access savings account. Round Ups can only be made on debit card and contactless payments in Sterling.
•Budget easily by managing your monthly spending and set categories.
•Turn on push notifications to get alerted when money reaches or leaves your account.

Get support for every life event:
•Spend abroad in Euros and US Dollars without fees or charges by applying for a Travel account. You must have enough money in your travel account. To apply for a Travel account, you need an eligible sole current account and to be over 18. Other terms and fees may apply.
•Get updates on your credit score and insight on how to improve it. Your credit score data is provided by TransUnion and is only available to customers over 18, with a UK address.
•Discover our additional products and services, including mortgages, home and life insurance and loans, in one place.
•Fast track your money goals with the help of our handy plans, tools and tips.

Important info

Please note, the app contains images when logging in that may cause a reaction in individuals who are photosensitive. You can switch these off for your device by visiting the settings menu and the accessibility menu where you will be able to find motion and visual control settings within the menu (note this is not within our app, but on the settings of your device itself).

Our app is available to customers aged 11+ with a UK or international mobile number in specific countries. Be aware some features and products have age restrictions and are only available if you’re over 16 or 18.

By downloading this app, you’re accepting our Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed at natwest.com/mobileterms.

Please save or print a copy along with the Privacy Policy for your record.

The Barclays app

HOW TO REGISTER
If you’re 16 or over and you have a UK-registered mobile number and a UK Barclays current account or Barclaycard, you can register for the app. You’ll need the 16 digit number off your card, then follow the onscreen instructions. Some customers may be required to verify their identity with PINsentry or at a Barclays cash machine.

If you’ve got an activation code, follow the onscreen steps to register (you won’t need PINsentry for this).

After you’re set up, you’ll only need your 5-digit passcode to log in. Then you can set up Touch ID or Face ID to log in faster in future.

THE BENEFITS
• Log in quickly and securely when you set up access through Touch ID or Face ID
• Manage your personal, business and corporate accounts, including your Barclaycard accounts, and view your Barclays mortgage account
• See recent transactions and check your balances
• Make payments to new and existing payees, transfer money between accounts or transfer a balance to your Barclaycard
• Delete Direct Debits
• Set up, edit and delete standing orders using your app
• Join Barclays Blue Rewards and earn rewards just for banking with us
• Store your documents securely with Barclays Cloud It
• Find your nearest branch or cash machine
• Use Mobile PINsentry. It can take up to 4 days for this feature to be activated in the app while we complete some security checks
• Call us straight from the app to speak to an adviser
• Our iPhone app has been accredited by AbilityNet – the charity that assesses digital services for accessibility

Terms and conditions apply. You must be aged 16 or over to use the Barclays app.

FOR BUSINESS ACCOUNTS
You can only use the app if you’re a sole-signatory Barclays Business current account holder. You can’t register your Barclaycard business or corporate credit cards.

This app is provided by either Barclays Bank UK PLC or Barclays Bank PLC depending on the entity you may have contracted with for banking services. Please refer to your bank documents (terms and conditions, statements, etc) to confirm the legal entity that provides banking services to you.

Copyright © Barclays 2024. Barclays is a registered trade mark of Barclays plc, used under licence.

Barclays Bank UK PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 759676).
Registered in England. Registered No. 9740322 Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

Barclays Bank PLC. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register No. 122702).
Registered in England. Registered no. 1026167 Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.

***Coming next, Export links in "Make a Claim screen" ***


The Seafarer's Earnings Deduction (seafarer's tax) eligibility calculator. SeafarersCalc allows quick and easy checking of voyage dates to determine whether they meet the half-days rule. As the dates are entered, a 'traffic light' indicator shows whether the voyage is valid or invalid. Once a set of valid dates is entered, the eligible voyages go green and you should make a claim.

This is the premium version of the BA Financial Calculator app. It is ad-free and has the features of the BAII Plus Professional (PB, DPB, DUR, MIRR). This app has been developed by a single person to help CFA candidates and charterholders on their way to success. It has been thoroughly tested to ensure it matches identically the TI BAII Plus Professional calculator functionality, while providing a great user experience. Please contact cfa.calculator@gmail.com for support

*** SALE NOW ON - 50% off ***

*** Featured in the Sunday Times App List 2012 ***

*** Featured as 'What's Hot' by Apple ***

'Mortgage Calculator' has one aim - To SAVE YOU MONEY on your mortgage!

If you're buying a house, looking to re-finance, or simply want to make the most of your existing mortgage, then this is the perfect app for you.

Try out various 'What-If' scenarios and quickly see how extra payments can save you a whole lot of time and money. You can enter any number of Monthly, Yearly or One Off extra payments, at any period during the loan. Then watch the total loan length and cost go down. You may be surprised by just how much!

Easily visualise your cost savings in the simple and interactive charts. Just slide your finger along to see the costs for each year.

5-Stars - "...beautiful, simple graphs which make tricky decisions a whole lot easier."

5-Stars - "...really helped me to compare the different mortgage deals"

*** Highlights ***
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Specially designed for the US market:

√ See effect of regular or one off Extra Payments
√ Variable Rates support
√ Calculate the 'True Cost', by including Tax etc
√ Takes into account PMI
√ Try out various 'What-If' scenarios
√ Email a PDF or HTML of the loan details
√ Support for ARM 3/1, 5/1, 7/1 mortgages
√ Charts allow easy visualisation of the costs
√ Make an informed choice by comparing loans
√ Backup & Restore via Dropbox
√ Passcode protection
√ Elegant, simple and powerful user interface

*** Quick Calculators ***
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Super quick calculators for instant answers:

√ How much can you afford to borrow?
√ Monthly Payments
√ Money Saving Effect of Extra Payments
√ Cost of Moving House

*** Analyse & Compare ***
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Visualise mortgage costs in simple, easy to understand charts:

√ Store details of multiple mortgages
√ Easily see the costs for each year with a slide of the finger
√ Try out various 'What-If' scenarios
√ Extra payments can 'Reduce Term' or 'Reduce Payments'
√ Include Tax, Insurance, PMI in the payments
√ Support for 'Repayment' or 'Interest Only'
√ Monthly breakdown of costs (Amortization)
√ Compare up to 4 mortgages side by side
√ Support for ARM 'Initial Rates' e.g. 4% for 3 years

*** Voted #1 Property App - upack.com ***
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"The strongest arrow in its quiver is the way it handles hypothetical situations, letting you analyze all manner of mortgage-related queries, such as how much you can afford to borrow, and a variety of other what-if scenarios..."

Note that multiple currencies are supported!

iCurrencyPad is not just a simple and elegant currency convertor and calculator.

iCurrencyPad also offers an up-to-the-minute exchange rates "electronic board", detailed charts of historical price trends, and more:

√ a polished, easy-to-use interface
√ 160+ currencies from around the world
√ favorite currencies to reduce clutter
√ charts for all exchange rates
√ multiple data sources

√ iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch resolutions
√ HD Retina graphics optimized for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

◆◆◆◆◆ "Excellent! Professional! Highly Recommended... finally the currency application I have been waiting for so long..."

◆◆◆◆◆ "...I tried all other similar apps, and I am proud to announce that this app is simply the best of them all.."

◆◆◆◆◆ "Smart, intuitive and flexible!... slick interface with great functionality which further impresses with its great selection of currencies and immediate updates. Good job! Highly recommend!"

Features:

-- Simple Interface --
iCurrencyPad was designed to be fast and easy to use. Just select the currencies to convert and tap in the amount to convert. A convenient calculator allows for basic math calculations, showing the results as the values are tapped. Swipe across the display to swap the left and right currencies, or swipe up and down to select different currencies. Tap and hold to copy/paste.

-- Favorite Currencies --
While iCurrencyPad offers exchange rates for 160+ currencies from around the world, you may be interested in only a few currencies. To reduce clutter on the screen, iCurrencyPad allows you to select and sort your Favorite Currencies, so only those currencies that interest you appear on the screen, thereby making the application easier and faster to use.

-- Charts --
Detailed charts show the history of exchange rates for any two currencies. Tap on the chart for the exchange rate on any particular day. Tap with two fingers to show the change in rates between any two dates. Rotate the device for a larger chart in landscape view. Charts for most currencies are available for 1-day, 5-days, 3-months, 6-months, 1-year, 2-years, 5-years and 10-years.

-- Exchange Rates Listing --
The exchange rates listing shows a base currency compared to all other currencies, similar to the electronic exchange rate boards seen in "Change" shops around the world.

-- Exchange Rates Updates --
iCurrencyPad updates Exchange Rates on demand, or automatically at pre-defined intervals ranging from 15 seconds to 1 day. Exchange Rates are automatically updated when the app is launched, or auto-updates can be turned off when roaming. An Internet connection is required to update rates, either via cellular network or a Wifi connection. Without a connection, rates can still be accessed and converted using the last data downloaded.

-- Easy to Get Started --
A short 20-second tutorial will play when you first launch iCurrencyPad and guide you through the app's features.

-- Languages --
The user interface is offered in 9 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. Please visit the App Store in your language for a translated description and screenshots.

-- Reviews --
"...iCurrency Pad is a great piece of software powered by a stunning design and usability. It’s beautiful, useful, powerful yet simple and straightforward..."

-- MacStories (http://bit.ly/94Y9IT)

Apple's iPad APP OF THE WEEK (UK and Ireland), March 2011

AppStore Rewind 2011, one of Apple's favourite iPhone finance apps of 2011 (UK and Ireland)

Closely monitor your household energy and water usage and the chances are you will SAVE MONEY!

This useful application makes it easy to monitor your household utility meters. Once you start entering readings, your usage, costs and savings are calculated and displayed in easy to visualise graphs.

KEY FEATURES
- Monitor up to five separate meters, e.g. electricity, gas, water, solar ... etc
- Quick entry of readings, as often as you like
- Use the rear-facing torch/flashlight when reading your meters (if your device has one)
- Local reminders so you don't forget to enter your readings
- Displays usage and costs for the latest readings period, and compares this with your average or previous year
- Plots graphs of usage and costs per day, week, month, quarter or year, so that you can visualise changes over time, e.g. against the previous year
- Multiple colour themes (black, red, blue, green ... etc)
- Import historical readings from a CSV file
- Backup your data and sync it between devices by email, AirDrop, Dropbox or iCloud
- Export your readings as a CSV file for easy import into a spreadsheet
- Universal app, works on the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad

METERS, CURRENCY AND RATES
- User configurable units, so the app could be used for other types of measurement
- Support for meters that count up (e.g. electricity, gas, water ... etc) or down (e.g. oil)
- Uses the currency from your device's region setting, but you can override this per meter (e.g. for holiday homes)
- Handles a wide range of rates and charges, e.g. fixed or time based rates, per-unit rates, stepped rates for up to 12 levels, Economy 7/10, time of day meters ... etc

BILLS
- Check your bills by comparing any pair of readings (e.g. those submitted to your supplier)
- View your usage and costs since your last bill, as well as an estimate of when and how much your next bill will be

POWER USER FEATURES (via a ONE-TIME in-app purchase)
- Additional meter types, reading combinations and ways of calculating usage
- Support for rate changes, if/when you switch supplier or they change your rates
- Support for resetting your readings, e.g. if you get a replacement meter
- Automatic backups to iCloud

PRO USER FEATURES (via a ONE-TIME in-app purchase)
- Removes the restriction on meter numbers, e.g. for landlords, businesses and professionals

SUPPORT
Please use the link to my support page from the AppStore page or from the app itself (or simply go to http://grahamhaley.co.uk/meters/.

Alternatively, contact me directly via my support pages and you will get a quick response.

Stock Market Hours gives you an easy way to check if a stock market is open or closed.

- Includes 30+ markets from around the world.
- Equities / Futures / Forex
- Countdown till open and close
- Easy color-coded design
- Automatic timezone conversion to your current phone timezone.

Disclaimer:
Information for reference only. Market Hours does not include holiday, lunch breaks or early close data. Thirteen32 Pty Ltd or its associates are not to be held responsible for any loss of any kind.

Calculator thought from scratch! Calculate, comment and correct instantly.

What happens if you combine a standard calculator App, a classic desktop calculator and a note App ?

CalcTape brings you the best of these and even more.
It is your companion for all daily calculation needs and easily masters all scenarios you can imagine.
CalcTape is NOT a scientific calculator app, but do we need these in daily use ?

Ever did a long calculation with many figures and asked yourself:
"Did I enter the last figure correctly ?"
"The result looks strange somehow !"
With CalcTape you keep an overview, can check all figures and correct figures instantly inplace with
all subsequent results being adjusted automatically !
Missed a figure ? No problem: Just insert it in the right place easily by entering a new line.

You can place the cursor everywhere you like in the calculation: It's like a note where
you can change anything you like in any place with the advantage, that changing numbers
or operators updates your calculation immediately!

CalcTape can be considered an "Excel Lite with a calculator interface".

You can also keep the calculation for your records (documents) and create templates:
Replacing the figures in your template and getting the correct results is a breeze.
Commenting figures and results gives sense to your calculations, so you can understand
what you did when viewing the calculation a month later.
Customize CalcTape to your needs and place only those buttons on your keypad that you really
need everyday. Create your own functions to e.g. add a specific percent rate with a tap on
a single button.

CalcTape features:
- Save your calculations into files
- Create own functions or text snippets to be entered when pressing a button (long press a button to enter the Button screen)
- Create own keypad layouts (change assignment of all buttons except numbers and backspace / change button sizes)
- Select between different keypad layouts (the "function keypad" contains no numbers and is nearly completely customizable)
to get more buttons or other functions, 2 keypads are directly accessible in the main screen
- Share your calculations using standard iOS sharing capabilities, e.g. email
- Sync your calculations with iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC using iCloud Drive.
- Calculate TAX, VAT and other percent values easily
- Use CalcTape for budget, accounting and expense tracking in the office and at home, everyday.

CalcTape, more than a calculator.


FAQ:
- Start a new calculation on the same sheet by simply tapping the "=" key twice.
- Do a long tap on a button to assign another existing function or to create a user function for it.
- If you accidentally hit "AC" you can use "Undo" to get your calculation back.

Makes working with UK VAT (value added tax) really easy - even reverse VAT calculations.

Features
- Calculate using 20% Standard VAT Rate or 5% Reduced VAT Rate
- Add VAT, or reverse it from any amount
- Automatic calculations as you type
- Basic +/- calculations if you need the total VAT across a few items
- Simple and easy to use design with Dark Mode support on iOS13

Just start typing to add VAT to any amount, or tap “Including VAT” to do a reverse VAT calculation.
Tap to change between Standard and Reduced VAT rates.
Tap C or AC to clear, just like on your calculator

UK VAT Calculator is useful for businesses, shoppers and travellers.

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Purchases is a simple app to help you track all your daily expenses.

- Create groups as you like, personalize them with icons, emoji and colors. Define a limit to the group, so you can easily see the precentage you reached.

- Create the transaction defining a description, the money spent or received, where it happened and, if needed, a note.

- Add widgets to your homescreen to see your expenses in a glance.

- Organize all your data in archives, so you can start over and mantaining old records.

- Search categories and transactions directly from the home of your device.

- Export your data to a PDF document, then save it to your device or print it to store it in your home.

- Protect your data with FaceID or TouchID.

- Data are sync with your devices with iCloud.

- Simple and intuitive design.

- Customizable color options.

- Purchase is supporting Universal Purchase, so once you buy it you can download it in your other devices.

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Mobile HitBTC allow you to be up to date on what happened on HitBTC Exchange without you computer. It is possible to monitor exchange markets, collect you favourite symbols in one view for quick access, view detailed information on each trading pair.

Mobile HitBTC give you access to view your balances, opened orders, trading and transaction history.

Mobile HitBTC application does not allow trading of crypto assets, as well as deposit or withdraw. In order to use these services you need to use original HitBTC web site. Mobile HitBTC application allow to view information on exchange and you account status.

Main features of Mobile HitBTC application:

- View HitBTC Exchange markets real-time state
- View details on each trading pair, including 24-hour summary and history chart
- Real time updated Order Book and Market history
- Accumulate you favourite trading pair to special view for quick access of your watch list

Your personal Trading portfolio including:
- Balances
- Deposit and Withdraw history
- Trading history
- Opened Orders

Feature requests and suggestions are welcome at support@silvercastle.biz

Important note:
Mobile HitBTC - NOT an official application provided by HitBTC Exchange team.
Mobile HitBTC application developed by individual developer.
Application uses official Web API, provided by HitBTC Exchange for access public and private data.

HitBTC is registered trademark of HitBTC LTD